Today most of the clothes that are stretchy to a degree have some percentage of spandex in it. Spandex is a manufactured synthetic elastic fiber made of at least 85% of polymer polyurethane. It is derived from crude oil. The fabric made with these elastic fibers is very very stretchy – it can be stretched … Read more
When I go to a high-end hotel or a well-furnished home my eyes invariably lingers on the curtains there. Usually, the curtains will be the richest fabric in the room. Here is a list of the best fabrics usually used as curtain material. Everyone takes a lot of care and consideration when they decide on … Read more
Wikipedia says that ‘texture is the perceived surface quality of a work of art’. It is one of the seven formal artistic elements. In fashion designing, texture is achieved through fabric surface texture as well as fabric manipulations. Many designers layer multiple fabrics in a single garment for the sake of texture. Cut outs made … Read more
The job of a textile designer is so fascinating – ideating and creating beautiful prints and patterns on fabrics all day long. After all, Textile design is the art of designing those prints and patterns on fabrics. A textile designer creates patterns keeping in mind current trends, style specifications, motifs, their own drawings, colors as … Read more
When I first saw brocade in a shop, I knew I would buy a lot of that fabric – those floating designs on the surface and rich, opulent looks had me floored. The only thing that fazed me was the dry-clean label, but despite that, I did buy a lot of it. Sewing with the … Read more
The conundrum of shrinking clothes – Now why would I shrink fabric? Why would you? Well, for a lot of reasons. Maybe you made this dress, but it is just a little too big. Maybe you bought a beautiful hoodie yourself and though you thought it perfect at the showroom, now you feel it needs to be … Read more