When sewing, we don’t do it in isolation. To get a professional result, you have to look beyond the stitch—you have to look at the fabric weight, in addition to many other things. When a t-shirt puckers under your embroidery machine needle or creates hole when you prick a thick needle or doesn’t drape as … Read more
Linen fabric is the name given to a group of fabrics made from cellulose fibers obtained from the stem of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). The linen fibers are spun into yarn, then woven into fabric. Linen is considered as the first man-made fabric and once upon a time it was highly valued. The cultivation … Read more
When I first came across raw silk, I expected it to have the same qualities silk is known for—its luxurious shine, smooth texture, and delicate feel. While raw silk is indeed 100% pure silk, it is different with some distinct characteristics. Unlike traditional flowy silks, it has a crisp feel and a nubby texture created … Read more
Silk Dupion, also known as Dupioni Silk, is a popular plain weave raw silk fabric with tiny slubs (raised bumps) on the surface. It is a somewhat-crisp silk which is available in a lot of rich colors – it also has a subtle sheen. It is also thicker than many other silks out there and … Read more
There was a time in the history of humankind when only the super-rich could afford fashionable clothes. And fashion then was all about being ornate and ostentatious. So metallic fabrics were much in demand. With its shiny gilded appeal, metal was incorporated into fabric in one way or the other to bring that garishness that … Read more
Do you want the good news or bad news, first?. It is true that, when it comes to Merino wool, the super fine wool fiber obtained from the fleece of Merino sheep making one of the best wool fabrics for all applications – the merino wool fabric, there is more good news than bad news. … Read more