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What tips or techniques do you have for cutting fabric?

Kpoene Kofi-Bruce
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Kpoene Kofi-Bruce is a tailor, couture wedding gown designer, and the Creative Director of Mignonette Bridal and Ette the Wedding Tailor in Chicago, Illinois. With nearly two decades of experience as a wedding gown designer, small business owner, and vintage sewing enthusiast, Kpoene specializes in wedding gown design and the social history of wedding dresses. She received a BA in Creative Writing from Middlebury College and studied the business of fashion at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10KSB program and the Chicago Fashion Incubator and has written about wedding fashion for Jezebel, Catalyst, the Sun Times, and XO Jane.

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Always know where your grain line is, make sure you have good sharp scissors, and utilize fabric weights or pins. For items like silk, satin or flimsy fabrics, making sure the fabric doesn’t shift as you cut it is crucial for the best results. Patience while cutting is also a must. You will quickly find that patience during this step equals great result!

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I want to cut the corners of the bottom of a bedspread to fit a 4-poster bed. How do I measure?

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You have two options: One, do nothing and just tuck the corners of the comforter in and do not allow it to drape over/around the columns. Two, you could measure the length and width of your mattress, then cut out the square corners so that the comforter is in the shape of a cross.

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How do I make a queen bedspread that looks like a beach scene, water, sand, and sky?

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Get a beach-designed blanket and a few blue, tan and blue with white cloud pillows, and a few plush sea animals and shells.

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How do you make the squares on a comforter?

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This is the same concept as a quilt. To get the desired amount of squares, you need to figure out your fabric as well as how to attach the patterns together. Then you can sew your quilt fabric using the comforter pattern in the tutorial.

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Where can I purchase fabric for making bedsheets?

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Walmart is where I get all of my fabric, but they do not have a wide selection. Joann's is a better option, but it's a little more expensive, but they often have deals and discounts on their website. I would avoid buying fabric online, as it tends to be overpriced and of low quality.

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How much material do I need for a queen sized bed?

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I bought 7 yards of 50" chenille to make a queen sized bedspread. I will have almost half yard left over when I'm finished.

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