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What is Tricotine Fabric? (Wool and Cotton Tricotine)

March 31, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.

When it comes to sewing, you just never know what kind of fabric name or style you will run into. That is because sewing is very diverse and inclusive. Once you run into those strange fabric names it takes

Peach Skin Fabric Uses (Sewing With Peachskin Fabric)

March 31, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.
/ 1 COMMENT

Not all fabric responds the way we would like. It seems that fabrics follow sewing machines in that no two are alike. What works for one fabric may not work for another because its composition is made

Trilobal Fabric Characteristics: What is Trilobal Used For?

March 15, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.

The design people make says something about them, their talents and their judgment. Embroidery is no different. From the use of patterns to the use of the right threads, what one creates says a lot about

What is Hatchi Knit Fabric? (Where to Find It By The Yard)

March 13, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.

You may be confused. One of the more difficult aspects of sewing is that there are so many different fabrics as well as the names of fabrics. You need a scorecard to keep all the names and types of fabrics

What Is Silk Cady Fabric? (Characteristics + Helpful Guide)

March 11, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.

One thing about modern fashion and fabric designers. They can get creative with the names of the fabrics they like. Often the term you hear is just one of many describing the same fabric and silk cady

What Is the Difference Between Flannel and Flannelette

March 10, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.

You need a scorecard to keep all the fabrics straight. Even with flannel, there seem to be multiple styles of material making hard to know which is which. Each variety of flannel does have its specific

Tie Interfacing: What is the Best Interfacing For Bow Ties

March 6, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.

When you are making unique clothing items that are not part of the current fad, you may have a little trouble finding all the fabrics you need. This is especially so when your sole supplier goes out of

Why Does Fabric Say Do Not Use for Children’s Sleepwear?

February 28, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.

Like sewing machines, not all fabrics are made the same. When it comes to children’s clothing you need to read the labels. Not all fabrics are good for all children’s activities. The problem comes

5 Substitutes: What Can I Use Instead of Fabric Stabilizer?

February 21, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.
/ 1 COMMENT

There are body types that don't like stabilizers. Their skin is very sensitive to different materials and stabilizers just rub those skin types the wrong way. While fabric stabilizers provide support for

Is Kettle Cloth Still Made? (What is Kettle Cloth)

February 15, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.
/ 4 COMMENTS

Not all fabrics remain. Old-time fabrics were well known to be durable, long-lasting as well as very attractive. But as time passes, the old fabric favorites fall out of favor with the manufacturers because

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