Fabric Care & Tips Archives - SEWTORIAL https://gotosew.com/category/fabric-2/fabric-care-and-tips/ sewing tutorials & tips Sat, 06 Jun 2015 13:06:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Sewing with Crepe https://gotosew.com/2015/06/sewing-with-crepe/ Sat, 06 Jun 2015 02:00:15 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=8702 This informative article by IndieSew will give you lots of greats tips and tricks for sewing with crepe fabric. -Sewtorial

The beautiful drape of crepe fabric makes it a perfect choice for flowy garments.

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]]> How to Make Laminate Fabric https://gotosew.com/2015/05/how-to-make-laminate-fabric/ Fri, 01 May 2015 22:29:19 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=7887 Michael Ann (for See Kate Sew) shares a great tutorial on how to make laminate fabric and tips on sewing with it. -Sewtorial

Laminate fabric can be used for so many different projects.

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]]> How to Make a Rag Quilt https://gotosew.com/2015/04/how-to-make-a-rag-quilt/ Fri, 01 May 2015 02:00:18 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=7857 In this 6 part video series by Fleece Fun, you'll learn how to make a rag quilt including instructions on how to wash your finished quilt. -Sewtorial

In this 6 part video series by Fleece Fun, you’ll learn how to make a rag quilt (beginner’s guide).

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]]> How to Fold Fabric https://gotosew.com/2015/04/how-to-fold-fabric/ Sun, 26 Apr 2015 02:21:00 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=7742 Is your fabric stash overflowing? In this tutorial, Sew Very Easy shares tips on how to fold fabric neatly and efficiently. -Sewtorial

Is your fabric stash overflowing?

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]]> Jersey Fabric https://gotosew.com/2015/04/jersey-fabric/ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 22:07:36 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=7670 In this article by IndieSew you'll learn all about jersey fabric and which projects are best suited for this versatile fabric. -Sewtorial

It’s always a great idea to know a little bit about the characteristics of a fabric before selecting one for your sewing project.

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]]> Fabric 101 Guide https://gotosew.com/2015/04/fabric-101-guide/ Sun, 19 Apr 2015 03:39:02 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=7571 In this Fabric 101 article, Isn't That Sew offers a detailed resource with lots of useful fabric tips for all sewing levels. -Sewtorial

If you’re ever overwhelmed by the sea of fabric staring at you when you walk through the doors of your local fabric store, then this Fabric 101 guide is just for you.

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]]> How to Prewash Fabric https://gotosew.com/2015/03/how-to-prewash-fabric/ Sat, 28 Mar 2015 14:24:21 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=7042 What are your thoughts on prewashing? Sew Very Easy shares an insightful video tutorial on how to prewash fabric and the reasons behind it. - Sewtorial

What are your thoughts on prewashing?

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]]> How to Marble Fabric https://gotosew.com/2015/03/marble-fabric/ Sat, 07 Mar 2015 19:00:25 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=6637 How to Marble Fabric wiith Shaving Cream (FUN!) with Make It Love It - Sewtorial

Here’s a fun way to change up the look of your fabric.

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]]> Fabric Grain Tutorial https://gotosew.com/2014/05/fabric-grain-tutorial/ Mon, 05 May 2014 13:00:37 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=4293 Fabric Grain Tutorial

Learn all about fabric grain with this great guide from Patchwork Posse!

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]]> Double Gauze – An Informational Tutorial! https://gotosew.com/2014/04/double-gauze-an-informational-tutorial/ Sat, 12 Apr 2014 20:00:20 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=4137 Double Gauze – An Informational Tutorial!

What is double gauze?

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]]> Parisian Top Sew Along: Choosing Fabric https://gotosew.com/2014/03/parisian-top-sew-along-choosing-fabric/ https://gotosew.com/2014/03/parisian-top-sew-along-choosing-fabric/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:00:08 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=3872 Parisian Top Sew Along: Choosing Fabric

Welcome to the Parisian Top Sew Along!

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]]> https://gotosew.com/2014/03/parisian-top-sew-along-choosing-fabric/feed/ 2 Determining fabric stretch recovery https://gotosew.com/2014/03/determining-fabric-stretch-recovery/ https://gotosew.com/2014/03/determining-fabric-stretch-recovery/#comments Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:04:49 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=3891 Determining fabric stretch recovery

Just as important as determining fabric stretch is determining stretch recovery.

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Ever see a pattern that requires a fabric with 30% stretch and wonder just how you are supposed to figure that out?

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]]> Sewing Silks – Tips & Tricks Tutorial https://gotosew.com/2014/03/sewing-silks-tips-tricks-tutorial/ Sat, 08 Mar 2014 21:00:22 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=3763 Sewing Silks – Tips & Tricks Tutorial

Do you want to learn to sew with silk?

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]]> How to Care for Fabric https://gotosew.com/2013/10/how-to-care-for-fabric/ https://gotosew.com/2013/10/how-to-care-for-fabric/#comments Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:00:02 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=2500 How to Care for Fabric

Hey everyone!

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]]> https://gotosew.com/2013/10/how-to-care-for-fabric/feed/ 26 30 Minute Project: Ruffle Knit Skirt Tutorial https://gotosew.com/2013/01/30-minute-tutorial-ruffle-knit-skirt-giveaway/ https://gotosew.com/2013/01/30-minute-tutorial-ruffle-knit-skirt-giveaway/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:00:13 +0000 http://gotosew.com/?p=365 30 Minute Project: Ruffle Knit Skirt Tutorial

During the #iwantfabric giveaway last week it became overwhelmingly obvious to me that ruffle knit fabric is still very popular!

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