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Fabric Guides & Tutorials
Expert sewing tips, fabric comparisons, and project ideas to help you choose the right fabric for your next creation.
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Best Fabric for Dog Beds: Durable Covers and Soft Liners
Choosing fabric for a dog bed comes down to two jobs: a tough outer cover and a soft inner liner. This guide names the
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Fabric Weight & Types Comparison Chart: GSM, Ounces, Width & Stretch
How Do the Fabrics Compare by Weight, Width, and Stretch? This chart compares every fabric we sell by the yard at a glance. Every
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How to Sew Polar Fleece: Beginner's Guide to Needles, Stitches & No-Fray Edges
How Do You Sew Polar Fleece? Polar fleece is one of the most beginner-friendly fabrics to sew. The cut edges do not fray, the
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How to Wash and Care for Flannel Fabric
Flannel is easy to care for once you keep the heat low. It is brushed cotton, so cold-to-warm washing and low-heat drying keep it
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What Is Poplin Fabric? Weave, Uses, and Cotton vs Polyester
Poplin is a plain-weave fabric with a smooth face and a fine crosswise rib. That rib comes from weaving fine, closely packed threads across
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Flannel for Quilting: Rag Quilts, Backing, and Patterns
Flannel makes a warm, soft quilt, and it is a favorite for rag quilts. It is brushed cotton, so it adds cozy loft to
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Fleece vs Flannel: How the Two Fabrics Actually Differ
Fleece and flannel solve the same problem in opposite ways. Fleece is a knit polyester fabric that traps air for warmth; flannel is a
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How Much Chiffon Do You Need? Wedding Arch & Backdrop Yardage Guide
Plan chiffon roll orders with wedding arch measurements, backdrop panel calculations and clear examples for a 100-yard, 60-inch-wide roll.
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7 Poly Cotton Broadcloth Sewing Projects to Try
Explore seven projects for poly cotton broadcloth, from aprons to table runners. Get fabric-selection tips and plan your yardage for 60-inch-wide solids.
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Gingham Fabric: Choosing 1/8", 1/4" or 1" Checks
Choose the right gingham check size for clothing, table linens and crafts. Compare 1/8-inch, 1/4-inch and 1-inch checks, plus yardage and roll options.
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Solid or Printed Anti-Pill Polar Fleece? Which Fleece Is Right for Your Project?
Discover solid and printed anti-pill polar fleece for blankets, apparel, pet products, gifts, and crafts. Shop by the yard or choose 60-yard rolls and bolts for bulk production.
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Solid or Plaid Flannel Fabric? Choose the Right Flannel for Your Fall and Winter Projects
Discover the differences between solid and plaid cotton flannel. Compare EOVEA’s 43-inch and 60-inch width options and find ideas for pajamas, shirts, quilts, blankets, and Christmas crafts.
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