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What to Do With Your Fabric Scraps and Old Toiles

What to Do With Your Fabric Scraps and Old Toiles

Practical ideas for recycling and reusing your fabric scraps and old toiles, sorted by size from tiny offcuts to whole garments.

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Best Fabrics For Summer Sewing

Best Fabrics For Summer Sewing

Some of my favourite fabrics, fibres and weaves for summer sewing

Fabric Focus
Last-Minute Holiday Makes for Late Summer

Last-Minute Holiday Makes for Late Summer

Quick summer sewing projects you can finish in a weekend. Make tank tops, elastic-waist shorts, and kaftans with step-by-step guidance and fabric tips.

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Lightweight Finishes for Summer Sewing: Binding, Elastic & More

Lightweight Finishes for Summer Sewing: Binding, Elastic & More

Master lightweight finishing techniques for summer sewing. Learn French seams, bias binding, elastic finishes and professional details that add comfort without bulk.

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