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Acrylic Vs Polyester: Difference Between Polyester and Acrylic

November 30, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.

There are so many unique and different fabrics you can choose to work with. Each one has its purpose and nuances. Finding that perfect material for your sewing project is not going to be that easy especially

Shirting Flannel vs Super Snuggle Flannel Fabric (Guide)

November 26, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.

A good fire in the fireplace can be made better if you have the right fabric in your blanket. Snuggling up in that blanket with a cup of hot chocolate and a good book is an ideal way to spend an evening.

What Is Chamois? 9 Differences Between Flannel and Chamois

November 24, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.
/ 1 COMMENT

Finding the difference between fabrics helps you find the perfect material for your special sewing project. Since not all fabrics are made the same, their differences make one fabric better for one event

What Interfacing to Use for Hats (Sun Hat Brim, Bucket)

November 23, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.
/ 1 COMMENT

It all depends. Those are 3 words many people get tired of hearing. But that is the way it is in the sewing world. What item you use, how much of it and when to use it, all depends on the sewing project,

Where To Buy Belt Backing by The Yard (Helpful Guide)

November 23, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.

It seems that finding backing for belts is something like a treasure hunt now that the main supplier seems to have disappeared from the store shelves. Just when you have found what you need, it goes away

Fleece vs Flannel: 9 Differences Between Fleece and Flannel

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

Staying warm according to some is a matter of your state of mind. if you think you are warm then you feel warmer. If you think you are cold then you feel colder. The good news is that there are fabrics

Cotton vs Muslin: 8 Differences Between Cotton and Muslin

November 13, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.
/ 1 COMMENT

There are basic fabrics and then there are those fabric families that have multiple versions of the same fiber. Cotton is both a basic fabric and it has multiple versions of it. These different versions

Sherpa vs Fleece: 8 Differences Between Sherpa and Fleece

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

The cool weather is coming. One thing you want to do is stay warm without spending too much money on wool winter garments. One way to do both is to consider wearing fleece this winter. This material was

Cotton vs Nylon: 15 Differences Between Cotton and Nylon

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

Cotton has been around since the beginning of time and it has proven its worth time and again. Nylon has not been around as long but many people prefer to have that fabric on when doing certain activities.

Cotton vs Silk: 12 Differences Between Cotton and Silk

November 10, 2020
/ Fabric Types
/ By James V.
/ 1 COMMENT

If there is a fabric hierarchy, then both cotton and silk, along with wool, would fill the top tiers of the fabric kingdom. There is nothing that beats natural fibers and when woven into clothing you are

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