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working with sporty stretch fabrics

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hat can be better than a great fitting activewear outfit made by yourself? Even if you don’t have specialised industrial machines, you can make your own activewear. Many people simply avoid sporty stretch fabrics because they’re trying to sew it as they would do with woven fabrics. But there are a few things you

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