Hello everyone! I offer apologies for my lengthy absence. My mother now requires some extra care and moved in with my family in late October and there has been some upheaval as we all have become accustomed to new schedules and responsibilities. The available time that I previously used to sew and research articles has decreased as I am spending time with my mother, enjoying her company. Things have settled into a nice routine now, so I present my latest article!

Here's the latest article from the Sewing site at BellaOnline.com.

How to Sew Burlap
Burlap is a coarsely woven fabric made from jute, a vegetable fiber. Burlap is different from most other fabrics and requires some special handling. This article presents some basic information on stabilizing burlap fabric.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art182592.asp

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