Fabric A - Z Below is an A - Z list of modern and traditional words or terms used in the dressmaking and soft furnishing industry. Trade names and companies are included. Many International words are...
Thread count is the number of threads per square inch of woven fabric. The higher the thread count, the tighter the weave, giving a softer feel to the fabric. The general wisdom is that a thread count of...
How to use Fantasy Fibre for stunning craft projects: "Make your own non-woven fabric out of dazzling Fantasy Fibre. Glue it, stamp it, cut it, die cut it and sew it. Add mystical embellishments to cards,...
Here are some useful keywords to understand when buying fibres for felting. Staple - The term 'staple' usually refers to the length of the individual fibre, or animal hair. The staple length will determine...
Here are some of the forms you can buy your fibres in for felting or spinning. Unwashed Fleece – This is greasy fleece cuttings. Washed and Scourced Fleece – This is the washed fleece version. Carded Batt – A...
Fibre - Merino. We all love it, with it's luxury feel and it wide array of colour choice, but what do we know about it?The Merino is the most economically influential breed of sheep in the world, prized for...
Corriedale Fleece in roving form. The Corriedale sheep have a lovely soft, pure white fleece with a great handle for the spinner and produces a very nice soft yarn. This wool is also very suited to wet and dry...
This is quite a usual question for beginners and is one that I have had the experience of sales and contacts to help me answer; although I must point out that I don't herald myself a spinning expert! I always...
Alpaca in roving form. The Alpaca was a South American breed of animal originally and has been bred for many, many years for their wonderful fleece and their ability to live where other livestock faltered...
Mohair in fibre form. Mohair is one of the oldest textile fibres in use and is produced from the hair of Angora goats, originally thought to be from Turkey. It is both durable and resilient. It is notable for...