Different types of Modal fabrics for dressmaking (& how to sew)

Modal fabric is a semi-synthetic manufactured fabric made of regenerated cellulose fibers. It is made from the cellulose of beech trees. Modal fibers is usually combined with other fibers for making athletic garments like socks, sweatshirts and regular T-shirts. It is also used to make maxi dresses, cardigans, pullovers, camisoles, tank tops, skirts, and fitted … Read more

How to wash Elastic Spandex/Lycra clothes

When you look at Spandex clothing, most of them seem indestructible. The new-age all-cool form-fitting garments suitable for hard wear made of spandex – all of them have an aura of “do-whatever-with-me” “I will be fine”. They are the stuff that athletic wear is made of – the kind you expect to wear well and … Read more

TYPES OF Plush or Minky fabric – are they safe for clothing

Minky fabric, also known as plush fabric, is one of the most attractive fabrics in this world – it is luxurious, soft, cuddly, and flexible, and all of this with a beautiful sheen. And it is available in all the colors imagined. The fabric has a right and wrong side. This fur-like fabric has a … Read more

How to restore faded black clothes without dye

Black is the absence of any color. When other colors like white and grey creep into it (as lint, dye loss, etc.), we call the black faded. Some people wear distressed worn-out black like a trophy, and may even pay a premium for special fading in black clothes. But most dread this addition of colors, … Read more