Wool is the general name given to the fabric made from the fiber derived from the fleece of Sheep and also of Camels, llama, Vicuna, Cashmere goat, and Angora goat. There are several such animals whose fleece or hair produces fibers that are used to make woolen textiles. And they also have different varieties, resulting … Read more
Wool fabric is the fabric of choice when we all think of making clothes for cold climate. It is made of a protein fiber derived from the fleece of sheep and other animals and you know how much their fleece protect their body. It gives insulation, warmth, and comfort that not many fabrics can give … Read more
You may know felt fabric as just a craft supply used to make ornaments and school projects but it is much more than that. The felt textile may be soft and supple or tough and coarse according to its purpose and the way it is made – through artisanal techniques or industrial ones. And it … Read more
The eco-friendly fabrics you can use if you are concerned about the environmental impact of different textiles include recycled fabrics, organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, ramie, organic jute, Tencel, organic linen, organic silk, recyclable PET fabric, PLA fabric, modal, organic wool, and other sustainable fabrics. You decide on the nature of the fabric looking at a … Read more
Net fabric is an umbrella term used for describing open mesh fabrics. In net fabric, yarns are knitted, knotted, looped or twisted at intersections forming a piece of fabric with lots of open spaces /holes. These holes are formed in many geometric shapes ( maybe four-sided, six-sided or more). The shape can be square, hexagonal … Read more
Whatever you have decided to sew, one thing is a constant in sewing – the fabric makes all the difference. Sometimes you want a fabric that is very thin but not an open weave; a little bit see-through but not fully transparent, very lightweight but not as light as a net. If this sounds tough, you … Read more