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
Most people think that they do not have any acetate fabric in their wardrobe, but if you have any tailored garment or a nicely lined dress or gown, you probably have. Most store-bought coats, jackets, skirts, and dresses have acetate as lining. Many of the low-cost shiny gowns and costumes these days maybe made of … Read more
Suede is a natural leather product with an attractive velvety napped surface. It is an expensive material and has some disadvantages like getting dirty fast, being weak, and not being durable enough. It is also difficult to clean as moisture can damage its appearance. Faux suede or Suedette or suede like materials that offers a … Read more
I was a Suede sceptic, till I was not. For me leather had to have a patina or shine, till I found that the best of the best considers suede as a high-quality leather variety. And as a thinner, more malleable and lightweight leather it is easy to sew. If you still have a doubt … Read more
Both linen and silk are as old as the humans who wanted pretty clothes. Linen is considered to be the oldest natural fiber of them all but silk is not far behind. Just like Linen has a long history dating back thousands of years, history of silk fabric have been documented as far back as … Read more
Linen fabric and cotton fabric are two of the most popular dressmaking and upholstery-making fabrics in the whole world. Some people even think of linen as a cotton material. We inevitably draw comparisons between them. Both of them are made from plant fibers and have lots of similar features which are attractive; they also share … Read more