Textiles

When shopping for fabric, you’ll find a variety of terms like bottom-weight, lightweight, and heavyweight. While these terms don’t literally tell you how much your fabric weighs, they can give…

Suit fabric is probably one of the most overlooked and underrated aspects of a well-tailored suit. Yet, it’s what makes or breaks the overall appearance of a suit.  When you…

When you are designing your own backpack, it’s easy to think about all the things you want in it – a laptop compartment, a top handle for carrying – but…

When starting a new sewing project, one of the best parts is finding the perfect bolt of fabric. You take a trip to your local fabric store and run your…

Compared to when embroidery was done solely by hand, the embroidery machines of today are a miracle. They can accomplish stunning embroidery in just an hour or two that would…

Modal fabric has become quite popular in recent years, and for a good reason. Modal is lightweight, soft, absorbent, and it is also a plant-derived fiber. So why not just…

Wool is an amazing fabric to have in your wardrobe. It feels great against the skin, has excellent insulating abilities while still remaining breathable and comfortable to wear, making it…

Polyester is one of the most widely used fabrics because it is inexpensive, strong, and resilient. However, if you want to dye polyester fabric to freshen up a look, it…

Most people buy their bathmats and small area rugs at the store, never thinking about how they’re made or where they come from. We settle for the designs and colors…

Have you ever tried crocheting in low light? Bad idea! You can’t see where your stitches should go, and your eyes have to work extra hard to spot the next…