The canvas I am most familiar with as a sewist is the sturdy fabric used for tote bags, aprons, slipcovers, and other heavy-duty sewing projects. I have seen cotton canvas in many fabric stores in ...

When you want the safest, most trustworthy version of something, you usually look for independent third-party certification. The same principle applies to fabrics. You can’t just rely on the marketing ...

What do you need to sew bags? Just a sewing machine and pretty fabric? or not? If you make bags as a hobby or it is your whole career – By the time you have made the first few bags, you would have ...

Since the time I learned about the 7 colors of the rainbow and all the colors in between, I have been fascinated by colors one way or the other. But, how do you find the best combination of dress ...

Most people with heavy thighs have a problem finding clothes, especially jeans that fit them—the reason is not you, but the standardization of clothing. When companies make clothes, they make them ...

Any one who has a home sewing machine will have a zig zag stitch and any one with a zig zag machine can make satin stitch applique – And, Satin Stitch Applique is considered as the holy grail of ...

I used to refer to all the materials I use for sewing as fabrics and textiles interchangeably, but they have distinct differences. Textile is a broader term and fabric refers to a specific material.

Do you know that earlier collars were mostly detachable from clothes? Today collars are integral parts of most of our clothing. It frames the face, keeps your neck warm, and gives the whole garment ...

If you came here looking for Types of jeans with names and pictures CHECK IT OUT. If you are looking for the fit of different jeans go here. If you are looking for info on denim, the fabric, you are ...

Stripes on fabrics are bands/lines seen along the length or breadth or diagonally, woven into it or as prints. These stripes stand out because of their contrast with the adjasent areas. The lines on ...

Who does not like leather; Who does not want the distinction that leather gives you! The elegance of leather products when used to make clothing, accessories or home decor is unparalleled. Nothing to ...

This is an allover pattern of diamonds (Lozenges). Most of the time the diamond motifs will be overlapping. It is an often seen pattern in men’s sweaters and socks. This is an all over check pattern ...