Sewing with linen: 10 PRO TIPS that will elevate your next project!

I'm excited to share my personal insights and tips on sewing with linen to achieve professional results. Over the past three years, I've learned some valuable lessons, and I'm here to speed up your learning curve. We'll cover everything from choosing the right linen fabric and preparing it to selecting the appropriate thread and finishing seams. Linen can be a bit pricey, so it's worth building your skills to sew it more professionally! I'll guide you through the process and help you create beautiful projects.

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0:00 Introduction
1:00 Consider Opacity
1:32 Pre-Softened
2:10 Pre-wash and dry
3:27 Iron with TONS of steam!
4:05 Follow the Warp, Weft, and Bias!
5:07 Use pattern weights!
6:08 Polyester vs Cotton thread...
7:48 Finish your seams
8:43 Stay-stitch your neckline!
9:15 Keep fabric scraps for mending!