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How to crop a T-shirt without it fraying
i just did this to a bunch of my t-shirts this past summer! ive been really into crop tops lately anyway~
i hand sewd french seams on the edge of all mine and theyve held really well through multiple ...
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Is it safe to cut into a stuffed futon mattress?
The answer is Yes, but there are some considerations:
Altering the structure of the mattress may affect its overall support and integrity.
You may want to ensure that the remaining sections are still ...
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Needle size for sewing floss design onto construction paper
From personal experience I wouldn't try to sew or embroider any paper, especially not old, fragile paper. Any thread or floss is really thin compared to the width of paper, so any force you apply to ...
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Needle size for sewing floss design onto construction paper
since the construction paper is delicate, using a sharp needle would be more suitable than a blunt one.
choose a needle that matches the thickness of your floss without causing any damages to the ...
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How to crop a T-shirt without it fraying
Simple and easy:
First things first, make the desired length of the crop with a pen or chalk (Use a ruler or tape to ensure accuracy).
Lay the T-shirt flat on a cutting surface.
Cut along the marked ...
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How to crop a T-shirt without it fraying
If you want a flat edge similar to the bottom hem of a t-shirt, you can use iron-on hemming tape.
This is a strip of extremely thin fabric, coated in glue that melts when you iron it. You just:
cut ...
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How to crop a T-shirt without it fraying
Everything Allison C mentioned in their answer is correct, but if you don't want the t-shirt to curl up at the edge, you can try iron-on interfacing.
The default interfacing is non-stretch and coated ...
Elmy♦
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How to crop a T-shirt without it fraying
T-Shirt fabric does not fray. Fraying is a property of woven fabrics; most t-shirts are made of a jersey knit that resists fraying. It may shed a few loose pieces, but it's a very resilient fabric ...
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