Curated — #delicatefabrics

Courtney Mooney

Tips for cutting and sewing delicate fabrics

This was originally posted for the Whitlow robe in Curated, but can these tips are handy for any projects you'd like to use delicate fabrics like silk, a light cotton lawn or a linen with an open weave. There are a few things you need to consider when working with these types of fabric. 1. Cut between layers of paper If you've ever tried to cut a delicate fabric, you will know that it can be difficult! It can be hard to keep it on grain and it likes to shift around, which makes accurate cutting almost impossible. The solution...

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