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What Not To Wear

(By Trinny & Susannah from "What Not to Wear"- The LifeStyle Channel, Foxtel)

Get naked in front of the mirror. Ask yourself what you love about your body and what you hate. The things you hate are what you will hide; the things you love are the things you can afford to show off. When looking in the mirror, be honest and objective. What you hate might be the envy of your best friend (consider Susannah's big breasts!)
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About Fabric: Natural or Man Made?

About Fabric: Natural or Man Made?

To identify fabric that is unknown, a simple burn test can be done to determine if the fabric is a natural fiber, man made fiber, or a blend of natural and man made fibers. The burn test is used by many fabric stores and designers and takes practice to determine the exact fiber content. However, an inexperienced person can still determine the difference between many fibers to "narrow" the choices down to natural or man made fibers.  Read More

How to Care for Fabric

How to Care for Fabric

Fabric Care    Generally, the best rule is to follow the care instructions on the manufacturer’s label. If there is no label and/or you wish to wash a garment or fabric at home instead of dry clean, the properties of each fabric will help you determine the care of the fabric or garment.

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Welcome to the world of Sewing Tips and Dressmaking Advice where you will learn all about fabrics, sewing, dressmaking, clothing alterations and much, much more...

This site was created on the 13th of Febuary,2008. It is intended to be a large resource for all things related to sewing and dressmaking.

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