Listen "Sewing tricky fabrics without tears #85"
Episode Synopsis
They shimmer, they float, they slide right off your cutting table… Malena and Johanna dive into the world of slippery yet stunning fabrics. From satin to chiffon to charmeuse, they are talking about the types of materials that can drive sewists up the wall. A very timely episode as Malena has been dipping her toe into bridal wear (!). Malena also explains the technical side of how these fabrics are made. And then they dive into a tip-packed session on how to cut and sew these glowing beasts without the pain. So if you’ve ever fallen for a slippery fabric but felt too intimidated to sew it, this episode is for you!Email us at [email protected]Or contact us at our socials:Stitching Tales on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stitchingtalespodStitching Tales on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@StitchingTalesPodAbout Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns.https://www.instagram.com/hazelhenpatternshttps://www.hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern)About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator.https://www.thelaststitch.comhttps://www.instagram.com/laststitch
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