Guide to bias binding

Bias binding – basic guide Bias binding is a folded strip of fabric cut on the bias – bias is any diagonal direction on fabric – basic information – and pressed. Bias is made from cotton, satin or a mix of cotton and polyester. You can find bias binding in plain colours, florals, dots and…

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Magical world of trimmings

Magical world of sewing trims In the sewing world anything that helps to create your project or clothing falls under trimmings – threads, buttons, ribbons etc.  But here we will be discussing fabric trims, these are trimmings that decorate your project or garment.  Fabric trims are Pandora’s box waiting for you to discuss the limitless…

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Lace – a helpful guide

Lace – a basic guide Lace is beautiful, dainty and delicate. The most common materials used to make lace are cotton, silk, linen and synthetic fibres – polyester.   You can find this gorgeous trim in variety of colours, widths, properties and designs.  Lace has many wonderful uses and the type of lace you use is…

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Types of Elastic

Elastic Guidelines Elastic comes in various sizes/widths, colours, stretches and type of materials. Each type of elastic has its own use.  The main types of elastics are braided, woven, knitted and speciality elastics. As the patterns I create are for the home, party décor and craft projects, I use a variety of elastics for their…

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Basic guide to wadding or batting

Batting or wadding Wadding or batting – same thing, just a different name for different countries. Wadding is a soft and fluffy compressed fibre – from cottons to plastics – and comes in a variety of thickness and has a variety of uses.  It is used for home decoration – placemats, oven gloves, applique and…

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Types of fabric and basic uses

TYPES OF FABRIC FOR SEWING CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES In my patterns, I have used a variety of fabrics. I love to experiment and try different fabrics, sometimes the experiments work and sometimes they don’t, but often I have found a use for a fabric that I would never have thought of. Most types of fabrics…

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