Quick Tips: 5 Tricks for Sewing Lightweight Summer Fabrics

Rayon, lawn, voile — summer's prettiest fabrics can also be the most frustrating to sew. In this episode, Sarai and Haley share 5 practical tricks for handling lightweight fabrics with confidence, from cutting to hemming.

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