Types of Corduroy Fabric : (Tips for buying and sewing)

Corduroy is a cut pile fabric with a lustrous and soft, fuzzy surface. It has the appearance of thin stripes on the surface because of “wales” or “ribs” which are woven into the surface and these give the special texture to the fabric.  It is popularly used to make casual pants, jeans, jackets, skirts, jumpers, … Read more

Acrylic material used for clothes : A comprehensive guide

  What is Acrylic fabric ? Acrylic fabric is a soft, warm lightweight, and fluffy fabric made from a type of synthetic polymer derived from petroleum. It is considered as a substitute for wool fabric. The Acrylic fiber is a synthetic, man-made fiber made out of a synthetic polymer. To be more specific and technical, … Read more

Organdy Fabric: Types, Characteristics, Uses, and sewing Tips

Organdy Fabric is a plain weave fabric which is crisp, lightweight and semi-transparent. The fabric has to undergo a special finishing which results in its crispness/ stiffness. Types of Organdy fabric The cotton organdy is a plain weave fabric, made of combed spun cotton yarn, which makes it smooth and fine. A Switzerland-made very fine … Read more

Cheesecloth (Can you make clothes with it?)

As the name suggests, the cheesecloth is primarily used for making cheese but has other uses like that of a summer ready tunic dress. Yes, you can make clothes with cheesecloth, but it wouldnot look like clothes you make with any other fabric. It is a loosely woven gauzy transparent fabric with a unique texture … Read more

Open Weave Fabrics (The top 10)

An open weave fabric is a fabric with many holes in it, because of the way it is constructed – the weave leaves spaces between the warp threads. Usually, these fabrics are in demand for home decor because of their qualities like light filtering, outward visibility, beautiful texture.  Best Open weave Fabrics 1. Mesh fabric  … Read more