What is Ruching? Ruche in French refers to a strip of folded or gathered cloth. Ruching involves gathering, pleating or repeatedly folding a fabric as an embellishment. The ruching (or rouching as it is sometimes colloquially called) is then incorporated into a pattern, when making clothes, on sleeves, bodices, waistline seams, on accents like collars, belts, … Read more
Embossing involves making reliefs on surfaces of paper, fabric, etc so that the image is imprinted in either a raised or lowered design. In commercial fabric production Stamps made of metals, rubber or engraved rollers are usually used for embossing. Aren’t we all familiar with embossed papers usually used for making wedding invitations? They have … Read more
Zardozi embroidery (zardosi work) is an ornate metallic embroidery done using the metallic bullion thread / french wire/ metallic spring thread, a shiny circular spiral metal thread in metallic colours of gold and silver. To add to its sparkling effect, sequins, beads and even precious stones are often incorporated into Zardosi patterns. Historically, Zardosi was reserved for royalty and nobility. The artisans … Read more
Fabric painting is a simple way to print your own fabric. You can conjure up beautiful designs, textures, and patterns on your otherwise plain, lackluster fabric with some paints and a brush. Completely transform it into a work of art. As a comparative novice at painting, I was apprehensive about publishing this post with some … Read more
With a scalloped edge, you do not need to add any other embellishment to your fabric. They work as beautiful decorations for garments, accessories and home linen. They add a certain feminine charm to the fabric. Scallops are great when making clothes for kids. Even on adults’ clothes, they have a place on pocket edges, … Read more
At one point in time, I was obsessed with Fabric painting. Whatever I sewed, I had to paint some design or motif on it. I have made some horrible fabric paintings on napkins, aprons, and bed sheets which may have turned out a lot better if I had read this post earlier. No use crying … Read more