Natural Fabrics : A list of 5 fabrics made from Natural fibers

Natural Fabrics are fabrics created from natural fibers – No, that is a little too simple way of talking about this precious category of fabrics. So here is a more detailed explanation. Natural fabrics are those fabrics that are created from fibers occurring in nature like animals’ coats, plant seeds, leaves and stems, and even … Read more

Shiny fabric names for dressmaking : Be that star!

We are all of us Stars, And we deserve to Twinkle (Marilyn Monroe) Every once in a while, if not every day, a lady wants to shine. Stand out in the crowd in nice flashy dresses. If you want to be larger than life and want the whole world to know, take that shiny fabric … Read more

Chiffon fabric as a dressmaking material: (Sewing tips)

Chiffon is undoubtedly one of the most popular dressmaking fabrics because of its looks, drape, and quality. It is also true that it is a diaphanous (almost sheer, thin and lightweight) fabric. Chiffon has a crepe-like feel, limp feel, and beautiful drape; It can be made of cotton, silk, rayon, or synthetic fibers. Its thinness … Read more

Faux Fur in Clothing: Real vs. Fake & Their Lookalikes

Faux fur is a material made of synthetic fibers, that is made to look almost exactly like real fur of animals. It is the animal-friendly alternative to fur for making clothes and accessories. There is nothing natural about it – not the yarn, the fiber or the fabric. Synthetic fibers are made to imitate real fur … Read more

Fabrics used for Sewing hot-weather summer clothes

It is unbearably hot in my part of the world during summer. With global warming reaching unprecedented levels all over the world, this is the reality of a lot of places. And in this hot weather you need to make clothes  with fabrics that will help you beat the heat other than tender coconut water, … Read more