Tag Archives: Fabric

Pre-Wash

Posted on July 25, 2019 by

Friendly reminder: Always pre-wash fabrics! This includes lace, ribbon, and trims, provided they’re washable. Exceptions can be made for silk and anything else that must be dry-cleaned, such as metallic trims. Reason for this friendly reminder: I recently ordered a … Continue reading →

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Liberty of London

Posted on December 4, 2017 by

On a recent trip to England, I visited the home of some of the most amazing cotton lawns in existence: Liberty of London. Are you wondering what it was like? Liberty of London Enjoy!

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Faux-Suede Handbag Diary

Posted on October 31, 2016 by

When I found a gorgeous faux-suede in olive green, with copper foil accents, I knew I had to make something beautiful from it. I decided on a hobo bag! Faux-Suede Handbag Diary Enjoy!

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Silk Habotai

Posted on May 2, 2015 by

Saturday’s Stash: Silk Habotai   Silk habotai (also known as China silk) is an extremely lightweight silk. It’s often used for linings, but it can also work for floaty summer skirts, thin blouses, and evening wear, provided you line it … Continue reading →

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Designing Custom Fabric

Posted on April 21, 2015 by

Thanks to sites like Spoonflower, it’s easy to have your own custom fabric printed. But how do you design it? This two-part tutorial will teach you everything you need to know. First, we’ll introduce you to the concept of tiling, and demonstrate how to digitize … Continue reading →

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Sewing With Black Fabric

Posted on February 3, 2015 by

Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks: Sewing With Black Fabric If you’ve never sewn with black fabric, you’re in for something of an ordeal. There are several problems that occur when working with black fabric. Let’s see what they are—and more importantly, … Continue reading →

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Fabric Widths

Posted on December 16, 2014 by

Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks: Fabric Widths As you probably know, fabric is purchased by the yard. Whenever you buy a yard of fabric, someone measures out 36″ of material. But what you may not realize is that some bolts of … Continue reading →

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Cotton Voile

Posted on November 8, 2014 by

Saturday’s Stash: Cotton Voile  Voile (pronounced v’wall or sometimes voy’l) is an extremely lightweight, semi-sheer fabric. Polyester voile is often used for curtains or curtain linings, but cotton voile can be used for garments, especially summer dresses. It’s also ideal … Continue reading →

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Pre-Washing Fabric & Trims

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Why is it necessary to wash your fabrics before starting a new project? In this new tutorial, you’ll learn three reasons why you should always pre-wash your fabric and trims. You’ll also learn tips and tricks for hand-washing fabrics, pressing … Continue reading →

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Point d’Esprit

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Saturday’s Stash of the Day: Point d’Esprit Point d’esprit (pronounced pwan deh-spree) is a finely woven net lace. Most often found in black or cream, it resembles a soft tulle, but with dots woven into the mesh. Because it comes … Continue reading →

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