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.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2006
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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.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2004
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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.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2003
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