How practical is it to learn how to sew online? Very. Is it even plausible? Yes, it is because technology has made it possible. Today, many are joining sewing groups now that they know that sewing isn’t only about tailoring and dressmaking. Sewing is therapeutic. The art of sewing reduces anxiety and relieves stress. It […]
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What are textile crafts, and why are they regarded as one of the most exciting creativities of all DIY projects? It is a form of creative art whereby fabric scraps and remnants are artistically combined with other materials to produce decorative forms and objects. These random materials become upcycled in ways that the resulting crafts
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There are so many fabrics available for fashion and apparel. From soft cotton to shiny satin, and everything in between. The right fabric depends on what you’re making and who it’s for. Fashion designers, tailors, couturists, dressmakers, sewers, and accessory makers all rely on these materials, and every day, textile factories around the world produce
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The fabric choices for interior design do more than being decorative or cover surfaces. They determine how a space feels underfoot, how light behaves at a window, and whether a piece of furniture holds up to daily use or shows wear within a year. Get the textiles right, and every other design decision falls into
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There are unusual textile terms and unfamiliar fabric names some don’t know about, and there are quite a number. Some 21st-century fabric lovers, fashion designers, tailors and dressmakers don’t know of them either because some of these names and terms are mainly from yesteryears and were popular then. A number of these traditional terms and
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Pure cotton fabrics are one of the most flexible and durable fabrics that’s been used for centuries, and today with its numerous variants which can be found at on-line fabric stores, it is still extensively used for everything from apparel to home décor items and craft products.
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Views about buying fabrics online vary. While some see nothing wrong in purchasing their textile requirements at online fabric stores, others like to see, touch, and feel their preferred choices. How comfortable are you with purchasing fabrics online? Is it a no-go area for you? If you can get fabric swatches from online retailers, is
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Wool fabrics are soft and beautiful but resilient and hard-wearing fabrics that’s always a must have for fall and winter fashions and home décor fabrics.
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Velvet is one of those fabrics that makes a room feel instantly more luxurious. It has a deep, soft pile that catches light differently depending on the direction you look at it, and that quality alone is why interior designers keep coming back to it. Whether on a sofa, a pair of curtains, or a
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Damask is one of the most recognisable luxury fabrics in interior design and decoration. Its structure of raised woven patterns in florals, scrolls, geometric shapes, and botanical curves sits against a lustrous background in an eye-catching way, without being loud. It is a fabric that screams quality the moment you see it, which is exactly
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