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Mesh Cardi — Vogue 8975

By: Marcy Tilton | 28 Jun. 2022 | Patterns | Mesh V8975 Cardi

One garment I collect and know I will wear again and again is a summer shrug or cardigan to wear over sleeveless tops, tunics and dresses on hot days. I cannot pinpoint the exact moment in my life when I realized that my days of wearing sleeveless clothes was over, but that is when I started to seek alternatives to sleeveless garments. A sheer shrug or cardigan is a perfect solution. V8975 has simple flattering lines, is fluid and drapey, can be worn open or tied closed, and both the style and the fabric allow the air to move.

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton gives tips on stable sewing with mesh, lace and net.
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Stable sewing with mesh, lace and net

By: Marcy Tilton | 23 Apr. 2021 | Tips | Mesh Net Totally Stable V8975 Lace

Stitching over the open spaces in lace and mesh could cause problems. Totally Stable to the rescue.

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Marcy Tilton's tips for sewing with mesh knit and lace fabrics.
SEWING TIPS

Sewing with Mesh Knits and Laces

By: Marcy Tilton | 19 Mar. 2021 | Tips | Lace Mesh Knits

True confessions...I don’t do a thing to these fabrics before sewing. If I DID, I’d pre-treat by dipping in warm water and ...

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