Category Archives: Tips

J? or L?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I got several questions about the “L” crotch curve in my post about the Crime Against Humanity McCalls 6707 Fashion Star Capris. Here’s a little more information on it. I’ve sewn pants for years and years, and while they looked okay, … Continue reading →

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Tip – Finding the Right Side of Knits

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I got an email last week from a customer asking how to tell the right side from the wrong side of a knit fabric. Well, here’s an easy answer! While a print is usually pretty obvious, many jerseys and double … Continue reading →

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Tip: Pantone Numbers When You Don’t Have a Deck

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

We all know that colors on monitors can vary widely. What may look like a plum in real life can take on any hue from lilac to bright purple on different monitors. It’s one of the reasons everyone loves Pantone … Continue reading →

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Tip – Check The Grain on Knits

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

When cutting out patterns, many people use the fabric’s selvage as a guide for pattern placement. In woven fabrics, this is often a good guide. Place your pattern with the grain arrow parallel to the edge of the fabric and … Continue reading →

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Latest Video Is Up – Scary Silks!

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Just in time for Halloween, here’s our latest video, “Scary Silks”! You can see all of our Gorgeous Fabrics University videos in one convenient location: Gorgeous Fabrics University Videos I adore sewing with silk. It’s really not that scary at … Continue reading →

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New Video from Gorgeous Fabrics University – Tricksy Fabrics

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Love the idea of panel prints and bouclé, but scared to work with them? Check out our latest video, “Tricksy Fabrics” for tips and tricks that will turn these tricksy fabrics in to beautiful treats! Happy sewing!

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New Video – Wonderful Woolens – is Now Up!

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Just in time for cooler weather, it’s our new “Wonderful Woolens” video! This video shows how to work with woven wools of four different types: tropical weight wool, wool crepe, wool gabardine and wool coating. Happy sewing!

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New Video: Sew From Wide to Narrow

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Is up on Youtube. I hope it helps!

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On Pins and Needles

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Well, just needles, actually. No pins today. I often am asked, “How often should I change my needle?” My general rule of thumb is after every project. There are exceptions, of course. If I’m just making something very small, then … Continue reading →

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How Much to Buy/Stash?

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Cissie asked me this question today: “When you just have to have a certain piece of fabric but have no idea of what you might want to do with it, how much do you recommend buying? I used to buy … Continue reading →

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