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Gingham Fabric

Friday, March 1st, 2019

Gingham is another fabric we expect to see on our Fabric Buying Bus Trip on Saturday 30th March 2019.

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Gingham is a medium-weight balanced plain-woven fabric made from dyed cotton or cotton blend yarn. It???s made of carded or combed yarns, medium or fine yarns, where the colouring is on the warp yarns and always along the grain (weft).

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Gingham is easy to sew as a woven 100% cotton fabric. It???s ideal for kid???s clothing, trims, dresses, shirts and skirts. Historically though, it was best known for table cloths and aprons, which are still popular today.

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Why is it called Gingham?

Gingham comes from the Malayan word genggang, or striped.

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How to identify Gingham?

You can spot Gingham from its contrasting-check, generally white and coloured with even-sized checks. Back in the day, it was distinguished primarily for being a ???dyed on the yarn??? fabric, meaning the yarn is dyed before it is woven.

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TIPS

- Gingham washes well but ensure you pre-shrink your fabric before sewing.

- Align your fabric properly before cutting, lay it perfectly flat and align the check to the pattern and grain direction.

- Cut Gingham on the bias for added design features!

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If you would like to join us on our fabric buying bus trip click on the link below to book your seat before they run out!

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Happy Sewing,

For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
M: +61 (0)447744776
E: [email protected]
W: www.mareepigdon.com

Fabric Buying Bus Trip

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

We are excited to announce that you can now book your seat on our Fabric Buying Bus Trip on Saturday 30th March 2019.

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Fabric Buying Bus Trip Itinerary
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Pick Up: 7.30am from Rosewood Cottage – 23 Kalkarra Cres, Mount Duneed VIC 3217

or from North Geelong Station as a second option pick up point.

Drop Off: We will arrive back at Rosewood Cottage at approximately 6.30pm.

Please pass this on to any other sewers in Geelong who you think would love to join us!

We look forward to seeing you on the day.

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Happy Sewing,

For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
M: +61 (0)447744776
E: [email protected]
W: www.mareepigdon.com

Darn Cheap Fabrics

Saturday, February 2nd, 2019

Do you love a fabric bargain? So do we!

Our final stop on our fabric shop tour in preparation for our fabric buying bus trip from Geelong to Melbourne was

Darn Cheap Fabrics.
1184-1188 Glenhuntly Rd, Glenhuntly, VIC 3163
115 Burgundy St, Heidelberg, VIC 3064
55 Nott St (Corner Rouse St), Port Melbourne, VIC 3207

https://darncheapfabrics.com.au

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They are a retailer of fabrics and trims and has a close relationship with designers and manufacturers in the international fashion industry, allowing them to bring their customers the latest trends in colour, print, fabrication and style at the best possible price.

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Their fabrics and trims, many featuring our original designs, are much-loved by a host of Australian designer clothing labels.

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They say the only thing cheap about them are their prices!

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Darn Cheap Fabrics has been operating for over 30 years, with their retail stores in Glenhuntly, Heidelberg and Port Melbourne being a popular destination for sewers from all over Victoria.

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However, they know not everyone can visit their stores, so they also share their product range to the world via their online store darncheapfabrics.com.au

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Are you ready for a fabric bargain with us?

Have you been to Darn Cheap Fabrics and found a great bargain? ??

If you would like to join our fabric bus tour from Geelong to Melbourne or book in for one of our sewing classes, please contact us today.

We teach sewing in a positive, fun, supportive and uplifting environment for kids and adults, beginners to advance, morning, afternoons, nights and weekends.

BOOK NOW at: www.mareepigdon.com/book-a-class.html

Happy Sewing,

For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
M: +61 (0)447744776
E: [email protected]
W: www.mareepigdon.com