Learn to Sew | How to Sew Stretch Velvet

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Sewing with stretch velvet can be a tricky process as the stretch composition of the fabric and the nap can make the fabric shift or slip around when being handled or sewn. Fear not, Jo is on hand to share her recommendations for how to sew with our new Minerva Exclusive stretch crushed velvet, including how to cut your pattern pieces factoring in with nap and stretch. As well as how to cut, pin and sew velvet successfully to create a neat well-fitting garment.

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