If you’ve come across the word ‘polyamide’ and felt it go in one ear and out the other, don’t worry! It may sound like a complicated word, but in truth it can be simple. This article will explain the question: What is a polyamide? First, let’s define what a polymer is: A polymer is lots […]
It can be highly profound to realise that everything we have is owed to the planet. Your mobile phone, the internet, the clothes you are wearing, the food you have eaten, the car you use, the electricity that lights your home, in fact, there’s nothing that has not been originally sourced from the planet. After […]
With face masks becoming the latest accessory for travelling, shopping or running errands, why not have a go at sewing your own? There are a huge range of face mask tutorials online which will allow you to sew your own face masks. You could even make a batch for all your family. Obviously, a face […]
There are so many ways to print on fabric, sometimes it can be hard to choose. Is reactive printing the right method for your project? How is it different from other printing methods and what are the pros and cons? Today, we’ll be putting this highly coveted printing process under the microscope. Read on to […]
As soon as you hear ‘Egyptian Cotton’, your mind will gravitate towards words like luxurious, elegant, and soft. You’ll likely have seen posh duvet covers and pillowcases made with this fabric and dreamed of snuggling up in fresh cotton sheets. But what is Egyptian Cotton? The Secrets of Egyptian Cotton Well, it’s known as the […]
Whether you’re creating a belt, bag or jacket, leather is the best option that looks great and never goes out of style. Leather is a wonderful choice for any crafter due to its versatility. Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or just starting out. Some leathers, like suede, are light, thin and flexible, whereas thicker materials […]
If you have a wholesale business set up, you might be wondering the best way to to market your wholesale products. There are multiple ways that you can do that, depending on how you intend to sell your wholesale products so we are going to take a look at some of the most effective ways […]
Needless to say, when you’re a fabric specialist, you end up doing a lot of research into different fabrics, processes and the plethora of other things that come as a package deal with textiles. Well, that’s where we came across the up and coming fabric that almost nobody is concentrating on, cupro. But what is […]
Most fashionistas have probably heard the word “espadrilles” plenty of times. But what is the first thing you think of when you hear “espadrilles”? Most commonly, we get the answer ‘a woman’s heel made with a woven or braided sole’. Yes, this is a somewhat accurate description of a type of espadrille, but not entirely […]
Often in these posts, we cover a specific type of fabric, however, this one goes against the grain (get it? Maybe not, but hopefully by the end of this post you will) and it’s about a specific weave, rather than the fabric itself. If you’ve ever heard the term herringbone, then you might have questioned […]