Many people vouch for wool as their favorite means of protection from the cold – who does not have a favorite wool sweater or a woolen shawl or would not want to have one, but there are as many who stay away from wool and rely only on synthetic alternatives like acrylic despite their many … Read more
What is Cotton fabric? Why is the most beloved dressmaking fabric? Cotton fabric is a universally loved fabric made from the fibers that surround the cotton seed. The cotton fibers are soft and fluffy and naturally off-white in color. It takes a lot of effort to extract the fiber from inside the pod, separate it … Read more
In camouflage patterns, the prints on the fabrics are meant to confuse the viewer – sometimes, they make one invisible and sometimes mislead into believing something else that is not there. The art of camouflage is inherent in nature. A chameleon camouflages itself in its surroundings to disguise itself from predators. A deer … Read more
There are 7 criteria that I would tick if I was choosing the fabric for pants. They are : the type of pant I want, (structured or formal pants or casual or comfortable pants), the climate I will be wearing it to, comfort, looks, durability, maintainence and ofcourse price. I will also add wrinkle resistance to … Read more
What is the selvage of a fabric? Where do you find it? Selvage refers to the narrow, somewhat stiff edges on the left and right side of the fabric, along the straight grain/lengthwise direction. They are usually 20 mm wide on either side. They give strength to the fabric and prevent unraveling. You may have … Read more
Is spandex stretchy? – Today this question feels like someone is asking, “Is the moon round ?” or if “an elephant is big”?. Everyone who knows something about clothes knows about the elasticity of spandex. Spandex, the word itself, is an anagram for “expands,” so who doubts its stretchiness? “Spandex has kept my derriere lifted, … Read more