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how to pre-wash your fabric before sewing

Have you ever wondered when you need to pre-wash fabric and how best to do it? Liesl explains the reasons why pre-washing is important and gives suggestions for different types of fibers.

weekend links

Liesl is back this Friday with her regular Weekend Links post.

weekend links

Liesl is here with her regular Friday Weekend Links post. This week she also recaps her visit to London for The Great British Sewing Bee Live show and talks a bit about body consciousness.

tops made by our testers

When we develop new patterns, we have them tested by many sewists. This season we did even more extensive testing than usual, and many of our testers have agreed to share the photos of the tops they made with you.

weekend links

Liesl is here with her regular weekend links post. This week she’s talking about some upcoming travel and the color mustard yellow.

how do you wash your clothes?

If you spend time and money sewing your own clothing, you’ll want to be sure it will last for a long time. Here are some washing tips that will extend the life of your garments.