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This Tapestry Arthur Game fabric
from My Fabrics is perfect for creating
a winter skirt. £23.95 per meter,
myfabrics.co.uk
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thank you for shopping!Our skirt used a
heavyweight tapestry
fabric, most commonly used
in lightweight upholstery
projects but still well-
suited to creating warm
and robust clothing.
l As a general rule, the
heavier your fabric, the
larger the needle size you’ll
need – otherwise, you run
the risk of your needle
breaking. Depending on the
weight of your fabric, either
size 16, 18 or 20 sharp
needles will likely be the
best option.
l Practise with a scrap of
fabric first to determine
whether you can stitch
comfortably, experimenting
with a longer stitch length
if necessary. Thicker fabrics
can also benefit from a
walking foot attachment,
which can be needed when
stitching multiple layers.
l Your fasteners and
closures should be sturdier
than usual to match the
weight of your fabric, so
bear this in mind when
seeking out a suitable
zip and any other
embellishments.
l If struggling to pin
multiple layers together,
try using fabric clips or
pegs instead.
Sewing
upholstery
fabric
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