Dear Constant Reader,
It’s Friday! How about a tip?
When sewing velvet, only pin within the seam allowance.
Velvet has a lush look and catches the light in interesting ways which makes it a natural for adding drama on stage. However, the pile can crush easily while you are sewing it and the marks are very hard to get out. Pinning where it won’t show on the outside is the key to keeping your velvet beautiful. And a pinboard, but that is a tip for another time.
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