11. Sorting Fabric, Pattern and Notions
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Enter my sewing room as it goes through a major transformation to organize my fabric stash.
12. Finding Fabric Stores While On Vacation Or Traveling
As mass merchants under cut the prices that fabric stores could offer, many small fabric stores were forced out of business. Finding fabric that is different when you are traveling and visiting new fabric stores can be an adventure all on it's own. Learn how to find fabric stores where ever your travels lead you.13. Fabric Grain - Lengthwise, Crosswise and Bias Grain of Fabric
As you go to lay out a pattern or cut your fabric, knowing what the grain of the fabric is will allow the items to hang correctly and help assure success for the finished item. Learn why the grain lines are different and how they should be used.14. With Nap/ Without Nap
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The cutting layout refers to with and without nap... learn what it means here.
15. Recycle Denim
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Most people thing denim is nicer once it is "broken in"... and many projects can be made from used denim!
