Do you know that it is difficult for even the experts to identify the quality and type of silk? – they need a magnifying glass to inspect the quality of their silk. So you are excused for being confused by all the silk available, as I surely am. When buying the correct fabric to make clothes, I … Read more
Stretchy materials refer to fabrics which can stretch without breaking the fibers and return to its original length when the stretch is released. This stretch of the fibers provides clothes /accessories made with them the much-needed ease, drape, comfort and fitting. There are two types of stretch materials according to the way they stretch. 2 … Read more
What is velvet made of and how is it made? Velvet is a medium-weight, soft fabric made of different types of fibers. The pile of fabric is made by interlacing a secondary yarn through woven cloth, creating a tufted layer on the surface. One of the most characteristic qualities of velvet is its soft fuzzy … Read more
Ink stains almost always find the most prominent place in a garment – they are very accurate that way. On the front bodice in shirts and blouses (because you let the pen open inside the pocket), on the leg of jeans (because the pen decides to scribble gibberish there), inside the bags (because the pen … Read more
All store bought clothes and fabrics (ready-to-wear garments as well as fabrics from the bolt)  have these labels stitched on them. Unless the clothing is too precious, none pays any attention to them. Mostly at their own peril. You really ought to read it diligently every time you make a purchase. Just imagine the horror if … Read more
There are so many types of fabrics available, it is very easy to feel lost in a textile showroom. Usually, the color and patterns attract you first to a fabric. But that is only one element of the fabric. The way the fabric will feel against your skin, how it will behave when sewing, how … Read more