Are you wondering if the fabric you have is Real silk or Fake silk. There are some questions you can ask to tell real silk from rayon or polyester and to buy good quality pure silk so you are not DUPED! On my trip to buy silk, when a silk seller in a little shop held … Read more
If I wanted a fabric that is But I am only asking for Silk, the Queen of all fabrics. It is not greediness, it is ‘liking the good things in life’. Yes, Silk is an indulgence but well worth the price because of its many superior qualities. The famous fashion designer Oscar de la Renta … Read more
Polyester fabric is a synthetic man-made fabric made from polyester fibers which are manufactured from a category of polymers made from oil. It is the most frequently used fabric in the fashion industry today. These materials used for sewing and making clothes are soft, machine washable, wrinkle-resistant, and mostly stain resistant. On top of everything, … Read more
In technical terms, nylon is a thermoplastic material made from petrochemicals. It belongs to a group of synthetic polymers called linear polyamides. It is the world’s first fully synthetic fiber, produced from chemicals found in oil, natural gas, coal, or other sources. For a layman like me, it is the fabric that makes up, A … Read more
Scarf, that piece of fabric worn around the neck, for fashion or comfort, comes in many sizes, fabrics and styles. All of them are equally gorgeous but some of them are more of a favorite than others. Here I have tried to distinguish my favorite types of scarves according to the fabric used, the prints … Read more
The lining is not for the fainthearted in sewing. But once you line a garment you are sold for life. The change in the look and drape of the clothing makes you a convert. Jackets, trousers, skirts, coats, dresses – you may want to line all that you sew. Related post – Learn more about … Read more