As a dressmaking material everyone loves, rayon is quite popular in fashion. We all have a top or dress in rayon which is very drapey, soft, and nice to look at. I have lots. But do you know what rayon is and How it differs from all the other textiles you get in a textile … Read more
The choice of fabric is one of the most important factors that determine the look of any dress – so when it comes to the most important dress in a girl’s life, the wedding dress, there should not be any confusion. You choose the best one. Not only best in looks, but the colour, the … Read more
I used to refer to all the materials I use for sewing as fabrics and textiles interchangeably, but they have distinct differences. Textile is a broader term and fabric refers to a specific material. Textiles includes all fiber-based materials including fibers, thin threads, or filaments that are natural or manufactured or a combination and the … Read more
From daily wear to wedding gowns, Lace is an all-time favorite fabric for dressmaking. Here is a list of different types of lace fabrics and lace trims. Can you imagine that the Lace fabric you see full of intricate and delicate motifs was once wholly made by hand? The beautiful Lace is worth all the … Read more
Linen is a strong fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant. The qualities of linen fabric make it one of the most sought-after textiles in the world – for the last 30000 years and more. Reference: Archaeologists discover linen used by early humans. What to look out for in Linen when buying it … Read more
I don’t have many linen clothes in my wardrobe, but my husband has a couple of linen shirts. Based on my experience with handling them over time, I thought it was overdue to share a guide on what to do when you need to wash linen. The oldest known textile on earth (The Shroud of … Read more