Fabric guides, sewing tips, and quilting know-how from the Bee’s Quilt Shop and Studio team in St. Augustine, FL, sharing 75 years of combined sewing and quilting experience with stitchers of every skill level.
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Polyester Mesh Fabric: Types, Uses, and How to Choose the Right Weight
Read Article: Polyester Mesh Fabric: Types, Uses, and How to Choose the Right WeightQuick answer: Polyester mesh fabric comes in a range of types, from lightweight power mesh to sturdier sports mesh and…
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Iridescent Fabric: What Causes the Colour Shift and How to Work With It
Read Article: Iridescent Fabric: What Causes the Colour Shift and How to Work With ItQuick answer: Iridescent fabric gets its color-shifting effect from light refracting across dual-tone threads, woven so the warp and weft…
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Charmeuse Bridal Satin: Why It Is a Top Choice for Wedding Dresses and How to Sew It
Read Article: Charmeuse Bridal Satin: Why It Is a Top Choice for Wedding Dresses and How to Sew ItQuick answer: Charmeuse bridal satin is a top choice for wedding dresses because of its liquid drape and soft, glowing…
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Water-Repellent Fabric: How It Works, Types Available, and When You Need It
Read Article: Water-Repellent Fabric: How It Works, Types Available, and When You Need ItQuick answer: Water-repellent fabric works through a coating or finish, most commonly a durable water repellent (DWR) treatment, that causes…
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Thermal Fabric: How It Works and What Projects It Is Best Suited For
Read Article: Thermal Fabric: How It Works and What Projects It Is Best Suited ForQuick answer: Thermal fabric works by trapping small pockets of air within its knit or woven structure, and that trapped…
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Microsuede Fabric: What It Is, How It Compares to Real Suede, and What to Make With It
Read Article: Microsuede Fabric: What It Is, How It Compares to Real Suede, and What to Make With It Quick answer: Microsuede fabric is a synthetic textile made from ultra-fine polyester microfibers, brushed to raise a soft nap…