Tip: Easy fix for a bleach stain on black fabric

Fixing bleach stains on black clothing can seem like an impossible task, but Karen from Sew Many Ways has a trick that will leave you amazed. With her simple and effective solution, you’ll be able to revive your favorite black shirts and make them look as good as new. Her tutorial is perfect for both experienced seamstresses and those who are new to garment repair.

Karen’s solution doesn’t require any sewing, making it a quick and easy fix for those times when you need to rescue a garment in a hurry. By using everyday household items, she was able to remove the bleach stain and restore the shirt to its original color. The result is a black shirt that looks as good as new and is ready to wear again.

If you’re tired of throwing away clothing that has fallen victim to bleach stains, Karen’s tutorial is a must-read. Whether you’re dealing with a small stain or a large one, her solution is sure to bring your black shirts back to life. So, why wait? Head over to Sew Many Ways and learn Karen’s trick for fixing bleach stains on black clothing today!

. Go to her blog to see what she does.

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I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store. So much texture! And the way the fibers catch the light! But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think. That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl. That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared. And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet.

Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects. Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter. Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long.

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success. There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid. She describes the different types of velvet available. And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric. Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric. There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric.

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

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