5 Secret Signs Your Clothes Look Homemade (Fix These NOW)

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Today, I’ll share the top 3 things I see over and over again that lead to that “homemade” look. If you’ve ever noticed that the clothes you make never quite look like the ones you see in the store, there are a few common reasons. You’ll learn what these are, how to fix them, and why sewing can lead to BETTER results than what you find at your local retailer.

Video Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Homemade Sign 1: Stiff, bulky facings
03:52 - Homemade Sign 2: Facings that pop out
06:44 - Homemade Sign 3: Unfinished seam allowances
10:01 - Homemade Sign 4: The wrong fabric
12:43 - Homemade Sign 5: Bubbly seams and edges

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