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  • Courses
    • BEGINNERS SEWING PT 1 & 2
    • BEGINNERS SEWING PT 3 & 4
    • BEGINNERS BAG MAKING
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    • Beginners Sewing Projects
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  • SEWING KNOW-HOW
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    • KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE
    • FABRIC FUN
    • TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS
    • HAND SEWING
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pressing v ironing

Pressing v Ironing - what's the difference?

nap, selvedge and plastic canvas

What is the nap on a fabric?

Watch the video to find out how important taking account of the nap of your fabric is. Watch here.

Fabric Selvedge

The fabric selvedge gives you important information about how you can use your fabric.  Watch the video here.

Plastic Canvas

Plastic canvas has numerous uses in sewing and craft work but is also used as a way of constructing bags such as clutch bags.

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