Sewing Tip - Use Scotchguard to Tame Glittery Fabrics

First off, let me say that I have no association with 3M. I found out about this when I worked at a friend's retail boutique. She sold high end dresses, some of which were made with fabrics that had glitter on them. You know the kind - the glitter isn't woven in but printed on the fabric. It has a tendency to shed. The alterations specialist there, a lovely lady named Teresa, showed me this. It really worked!

If you sew with a fabric that has glitter on it, you might find yourself with glitter glitter everywhere in your sewing room, on your clothes and on your skin. To tame this beast, spray your fabric with Scotchgard. It won't completely stop the shedding, but it will reduce it significantly. Always spray in a well-ventilated area (I do it on my back deck), and test on a swatch of fabric first. You can re-spray later if your glittery fabric starts molting again. I used it when I made this Yoga Bag:

It worked beautifully.

Happy sewing!