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By NANCY SECRIST
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If you are sewing with synthetics and have a crease you want to remove or camouflage. try these remedies. But remember, none is guaranteed because synthetics are made to hold creases once they are made.
1. Make a 2 to I solution of white vinegar and water; dampen the crease with the solution and press.
2. You can also use sparkling water or club soda.
d. Cover crease with braid and other trim.
4. Use rows of decorative top stitching about '/*" apart. Rows of stitching may be on crease or slightly to each side of the crease.
5. On piece goods avoid using the original crease at the center of the fabric. Always refold fabric so any piece of your pattern that must be placed on the fold will not be affected by the sometimes permanent crease.
Corners on collars will look more professional if you follow this procedure^ Shorten the stitch length near the corner, then take a couple of stitches acrossvthe corner rather than stitching to an exact point as shown above. Trim close to stitching at corner and taper the seam allowances on both sides of the corner. Grade from seam allowance, leaving the upper
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