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    Old 08-27-2011, 12:41 AM
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    Woo! The pillowcase step may be exactly what I need!
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    I was going to ask how you can tell if your safety pins are rustproof but perhaps I will drop one in some water and leave it for a while to see if it rusts...
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    Thanks, Crafty Bear! No more fighting with my fabric.
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    Old 08-27-2011, 10:45 AM
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    I was so happy when I found this cool tip
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    Old 08-27-2011, 11:39 AM
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    Good advice. Thanks!

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    Old 08-27-2011, 04:29 PM
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    Great tip - thank you
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    Old 08-27-2011, 05:22 PM
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    thanks!
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    or just wet the fabric in the sink and dry it in the dryer, I don't get long fraying or tangling :)
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    Great tips. Will have to try both to see which one I like the best.
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