Tuck fabric on a grid to create airy texture
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Mary Ray, fabric and garment designer, created her own airy textured fabric by establishing a grid on the fabric and sewing intermittent tucks along the grid both horizontally and vertically. The textured fabric was very versatile as it could be used interestingly for garments as well as home decor depending on the kind of fabric one chose.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2004
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Fitting: an incorrect crotch length makes inseams ride up
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The alterations to correct the crotch seamline, which is either too short or too long, are discussed. One should make sure that the length and shape of the crotch seam matches one's body in order to keep inseams in place.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2004
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Cowl-neck scarf: a bias-cut thrift-shop treasure you can quickly copy
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Sewing techniques for a cowl-neck scarf are presented. The design is based on a 1950s scarf bought from a thrift shop for 50 cents. Various colors and fabrics are proposed for the same basic design.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1995
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