Elaborately embellished fabrics can be costly enough to elicit exclamation even from billionaire clients. Affordable versions can be found, but the finest examples, those that appear in haute couture runway shows, are made with a craftsmanship and artistry that eludes mass production. The meticulously hand-applied crystals, beads, sequins, and other details, as well as the exquisite designs, justify the prices. The samples shown cost about $400 to $1,000 per yard. When you're unsure of how to work with lavish fabrics, the thought of sewing them seems like a temptation you must resist. I'm letting you know it is a temptation you can give in to.
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