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
When you have a dirty fabric or a soiled clothing, the first instinct is to drop it into a washing machine and forget about it. But, do you know that there are many other methods to clean fabric and clothes? Some of the best and safest ways for cleaning clothes and fabric include methods that … Read more
When we got married, I was surprised to learn that my husband wanted all his socks and underwear ironed! For someone like me—who only ironed clothes when there was nothing else left to wear—this seemed very odd, to say the least. Ironing became a bone of contention between us for a long time. Over time, … 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
When you buy a garment, there is a chance that it will be a dud – that is the risk you take with beautiful things. Even the best looking dress that fits you beautifully, in a color and cut that enhances your best features can turn out to be a disappointment after a wash or … Read more