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What is Seam Allowance?

Seam allowance is the area between the raw edge of the fabric and the stitching/seam line. In other words, seam allowance is a space from the edge of the garment panel to the seam itself.

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What is Interfacing in Sewing?

Interfacing is a type of textile that is used to reinforce, stiffen, strengthen, or prevent a garment from losing shape. It is used on the wrong side of a fabric or in between two pieces of fabric, thus making it an invisible component of the garment.

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Knit vs. Woven Fabric

What is the difference between Knit and Woven fabric? In this article we will compare and see how woven and knit fabrics differ from one another...

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Tools Used to Transfer Pattern Markings on Fabric

Complete list of most common tools and supplies used to transfer your pattern markings to fabric.

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Types of Tapes Used in Sewing

There are many types of tapes used in sewing. They all serve their purposes, some of them can help you with making your seam stronger, some of them fasten things and some of them are simply beautiful and can be used as an embellishment.

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