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Sewing With Striped Fabrics: Sunburst Pleating

Hi Everyone! In Part 4 we wrap up the topic with a fun tutorial showing how to use pleats combined with stripes to create a beautiful sunburst effect! Shari is joining us to demonstrate this technique. Follow along and the try it on your own! 

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Sewing With Striped Fabrics: Symmetry and Balance

Hi Everyone! In Part 3 we continue with our look at Sewing with Striped Fabrics by taking a closer look at symmetry and balance. Donna Kinley is joining us to share her insight on this important element of design while she shows us several examples of how to get it right.

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Sewing With Striped Fabrics: How To Cut, Sew, and Determine Scale

In Part Two we go a bit deeper as we look at Sewing With Striped Fabrics. In this post we will talk about how-to determine the proper scale of the stripe, how-to cut out the pattern pieces so the stripes are aligned, and how-to sew the seam so the stripes stay lined up perfectly!

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Sewing With Striped Fabrics: Topic Overview

Hi Everyone! Welcome to the topic of Sewing With Striped Fabrics! Incorporating stripes into your designs can be both interesting and challenging. There are many types of striped fabrics and many ways to use them in your garments. Over the course of this topic we will take an in-depth look at the different types, the proper scale, how to successfully cut out pattern pieces, and how to sew them with everything lined up! I am joined by both Shari and Donna for this topic too! Let's jump on in and take a closer look at sewing with striped fabrics together!

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