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Easy, breezy summer sewing

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A custom clothier presents some features that can be incorporated into one's custom garments to ensure a flattering and a comfortable fit. Some of the fabric suggestions, carefree styles and fast, hard-working construction techniques are presented keeping the garment simple by avoiding elaborate tailoring, reinforcing slits and other ideas.

Dressmaking

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Finish sheers with a flourish

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It is reported that carefully positioned trims add the necessary weight to a hem and camouflage the sheer seems and edges, which turn a virtually invisible garment into a unique showstopper. Visual harmony is very important while designing and it is suggested that guidelines should be marked before hand for embellishments.

All Other Publishers, Miscellaneous publishing, Clothing Patterns, Sewing patterns, Sheer fabrics

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Sewing white fabric: how to avoid soil, surface damage, show-through, and other pitfalls

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Working with white fabric on a sewing project can be problematic because that white fabric is extra susceptible to such things as dirt and damage. Tips for working with white fabric include: planning ahead, cleaning work area ahead of time, choose sewing techniques based on fabric rather than color.

Textile Mill Products, Textile Mills, Textiles, Textile fabrics, Decoration and finishing, Instructions

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