Tips for sewing on fluid fabrics

Threads Magazine calls them fluid fabrics. I always called them crawly or drapey fabrics. You know, the fabrics that make beautiful, fluid gargments but are difficult to sew because they crawl all over the place, often not holding a pressed hem. Luckily, Threads has posted some tips for sewing on these difficult fabrics. Even if you’re not going to participate in the challenge, give their tips a quick read-through, and your next sewing adventure with fluid fabrics is sure to be much more satisfying. Get the tips.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!