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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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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Hi Everyone! In part 4 we wrap up the topic with a closer look at some of the techniques shown earlier. First, we'll look at sewing exposed elastic on tiny waistbands and then I'll show you an example using the shirring technique to create a different look for the CA Cami. The main takeaway from this post is not to be afraid to experiment with techniques and ideas and use them in existing patterns and designs! I hope you enjoy taking a more in-depth look with these hands-on videos!
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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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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. 
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, 
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Hi Everyone! In part 4 we wrap up the topic with a closer look at some of the techniques shown earlier. First, we'll look at sewing exposed elastic on tiny waistbands and then I'll show you an example using the shirring technique to create a different look for the CA Cami. The main takeaway from this post is not to be afraid to experiment with techniques and ideas and use them in existing patterns and designs! I hope you enjoy taking a more in-depth look with these hands-on videos!
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.
Hi Everyone! In part 3 we're going to take a look at sewing with exposed elastics. Both flat and fold over elastic work well for this design element. It is functional as well as fashionable! 
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!