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Best Fabrics for Beginners

By: Mayra Cecilia Morales robles from so-sew-easy.com

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"Working with certain fabrics for beginners could make your first sewing project a sure success! As you start to go beyond the invisible border of buying clothes and get ready to enter the wonderful world of sewing, it is important to know that there are fabrics that are more adaptable than others. Generally one of the most manageable fabrics to work on is cotton. This versatile fabric can be as light as a handkerchief or heavy like a canvas and is the fabric of choice for shirts, skirts, trousers, jeans and dresses. Here are more details on best fabrics for beginners."

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