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Fabric Manipulation - Working With Fabric Dyes

Hi Everyone! This week we wrap up the topic of fabric manipulation with a look at fabric dyes. This is a great way to add a unique touch to your garments! With a bit of trial and error and all the right supplies, I'm sure you'll learn to confidently add this technique to your project planning.

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Fabric Manipulation - The Ruching Technique

Hi Everyone! This week we'll take a closer look at the ruching technique. This technique adds an amazing amount of visual interest to a design and the best part is, it's very easy to do!

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Fabric Manipulation - Pin Tuck Tutorials

Hi Everyone! This week we'll take a closer look at creating and working with pintucks. Pintucks are tiny pleats folded and stitched down on the fabric. They can be used horizontally or vertically in a given design. Often times they are used in groupings of three, as shown in the Boomerit Falls Dress, Steam Bib Top, and Roebuck Bay Skirt designs. They are a great way to add visual interest without any additional cost or materials. I love techniques like this!

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Fabric Manipulation Topic Overview and Distressing Denim

Hi Everyone! Let's talk about something I like to call Fabric Manipulation!  

Follow along in this 4-part course as we learn the tricks of the trade! This topic covers distressing denim, using techniques like pintucks and ruching to create visual interest, working with fabric dyes, and more...

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