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The names of fabrics are handy but there’s no guarantee that everyone is using the same name, for the same fabric! So let's talk about the qualities that make an easy fabric to start sewing with, not just names!
3:25 Look for plain woven
4:44 Look for a medium weight fabric
6:11 Look for something that is structured and holds it's shape
8:10 Look for cotton or linen
9:28 What wins all these categories
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