If you don’t mind revealing more than anyone else would dare, what you are looking for are sheer or see-through fabrics. These fabrics have an ethreal, elegant charm about them which the opposite kind, the opaque fabrics, ‘clearly’ do not. What are see-through fabrics called in Fabric-land? You will hear about see-through fabrics under many … Read more
Organza fabric is a fine, thin, lightweight see-through, and crisp plain weave fabric. The best use I know of Organza is in making wedding gowns, lingerie, and fabric trims. Organza was traditionally made of silk fibers. Today polyester and rayon fibers are also used to create the material. The term organza may be derived from … Read more
This post is about different ways to make your fabric waterproof, water-resistant, or water repellent with easy DIY methods. These are methods worth trying when you want to waterproof your outdoor clothes or outdoor upholstery like cushions, patio coverings, tents, etc. DIY Waterproofing Wikipedia describes the process as waterproofing – The process of making something … Read more
As long as good looks pay, there will be a premium on everything that makes you look good. This includes the beautiful clothes you wear – and for clothes to be presentable, they have to be smooth and unwrinkled. The premium for unwrinkled clothes involves the time and energy you spend ironing them to their … Read more
When your alarm goes off in the morning, it is like, an atom bomb is ready to explode on top of your head! You know your time is up; you know you will be busted, but you are still paralyzed to do anything. Just a few seconds ignoring the alarm, and the bomb goes off. … Read more
Fabrics are classified according to the origin of the fibre : Natural or Manufactured. Manufactured fabrics are textiles that are created using chemical processes and machines. The manufactured fibers are then woven or knitted into fabric. Some manufactured fabrics are made from natural polymers (Rayon, Viscose, Modal, Lyocell), Some are made from petrochemicals (Polyester, Nylon, … Read more