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Monthly Archives: November 2009

Shortening T sleeves, Smart selvages, Rolled hems

How do I shorten sleeves on a T-shirt? T-shirts are made from knit fabric and thus no edge finishing is required. Simply determine the desired sleeve length, allow at least 1″ for the new hem, and cut off the excess sleeve length. It’s best to measure evenly from the existing hemline on a single layer [...]

Fabric Dyeing and Making Trousers

Two great books you’ll want to check out: If you love cool art techniques, but don’t really think of yourself as an artist, this book is for you. Creative Dyeing for Fabric Arts uses permanent markers (like Sharpies) and drugstore alcohol to create wonderful dyed looks without the mess or fuss. Trust me, no professional [...]

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