Articles that discuss different fabrics, textiles for clothing and how they are made.
Ok everyone, sit down for some textile fabric 101; the difference between weaves and fibres and fabrics. As a seamstress, I understand that for many people, they won’t be aware of this difference, and most of us only think about the type of fabric a garment is made from when we go to purchase new…
I’m going to get straight to the point – I love linen! I love the feel of it and will use it in a variety of different garments. I’ve done several tops (men and women’s) but have also done dresses, skirts and even shorts made out of linen. There are a few Australian suppliers of…
We have become so desensitised to plastic and synthetic materials in our everyday life that we might not think too much about the clothes we wear every day, and the chemicals that can be found inside them. My last blog was about OEKO TEX, which is a testing standard and certification that ensures clothing is…
The world is becoming more conscious of the impact fashion is having on our world. From the impact to local communities, the workers that make them, to the dumping grounds overflowing with waste, people are looking for ecologically friendly textiles. This means consciously choosing fabrics that don’t consume vast amounts of resources to produce, are…
