Getting clothing to last is all in how you take care of the fabric once they get dirty. Some fabrics respond well to machine washing and drying while others do not. Bengaline fabric is in the latter group
Continue readingIt is always a battle to get the dirt and grime out of fabrics. What one bleach does for one fabric may not be safe for another. It is all in the ingredients and there are some differences you should be
Continue readingA good stretch is always helpful. It pays to have clothes that will stretch with you and not lose their shape or integrity. That is why when doing sewing projects you need to consider the stretch factor.
Continue readingThe world of sewing and fabrics is a very interesting world to be involved with. Not just because you can use your creative talents and be innovative in your fashion designs. But because you have a large
Continue readingEmbarrassing moments happen. There is always some sort of fashion flub that can take place and you do not have to be a performer at the Super Bowl to be publicly embarrassed by it. These flubs always
Continue readingIts nobody’s fault. When pilling occurs it is not the fault of the manufacturer or a fabric defect. Instead, pilling is a natural and very common thing to see with a majority of fabrics. Thankfully there
Continue readingSilk, a natural fiber, is made by the silkworm cocoon. The cloth obtained from silk is manufactured into various types of textiles, often used as rugs, cloth to paint on, garments, linen, etc. The practice
Continue readingLinen is one of the most common and preferred fabrics of clothing around the world. The fabric is soft, breathable, and dries quicker than cotton. It is also ideal for summers and comfortable to wear in
Continue readingIn summer, nothing feels quite so good as slipping on some cool linen clothes. Light and breathable, they’ll keep you cool on even the hottest of days. The flipside? Linen loves nothing more than to
Continue readingIt's a common problem, we have all been there. A shirt, dress, or other clothing item gets accidentally shrunk and does not fit anymore. And as luck will have it, it's your favorite one. It's a good thing
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