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Heavyweight Fabrics - Faux Fur Tips and Techniques

Hi Everyone! In part 4 we wrap up the topic looking at sewing with Faux Fur! The best part about this fabric is that you can make something relatively simple become a true statement piece! The idea of sewing with faux fur may be intimidating, but it's actually fairly easy to sew with and doesn't require you to purchase special tools. There are a few techniques tips that I'm going to share and a bunch of practical tips in the post below. I'm confident that if you take the time to follow along and practice, you will have the confidence to sew with faux fur too!

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Heavyweight Fabrics - Microsuede Tiny Waistbands, Collars, and Corners

Hi Everyone! In part 3 we take a closer look at sewing with Microsuede Fabrics! This fabric sews very similarly to the vegan leather, so be sure to look back at the prior video for a more in-depth look at general sewing tips. For this lesson, we are going to be looking at sewing those tiny waistbands and collars with even stitching and smooth corners. 

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Heavyweight Fabrics - Vegan Leather

Hi Everyone! In part 2 we go deep into the world of sewing with vegan leather - yay! Vegan leather is really just the new trendy term for any faux leather type product including faux leather, vinyl, pleather, pvc leather, etc. When choosing these fabrics look for something lightweight and fabric backed - that type will be the easiest to sew with and work well for these smaller scale pieces.

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Heavyweight Fabrics - Topic Overview Part 1

Hi Everyone! Let's talk about - Heavyweight Specialty Fabrics!  Coats, jackets, jeans, handbags, skirts, and more on-trend styles are all on the agenda for this topic! Vegan & Natural Leather, Microsuede, Faux Fur, and Denim... I love working with these types of fabrics, they bring such an authentic look and feel to the garments. Each piece truly becomes "Fashion in Miniature"! Working with these heavier weight fabrics may be intimidating for some, but the results are so breathtaking, I urge you to take that daring step and try something new!

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