WHAT IS A FAT QUARTER? A term used in patchwork and sewing. It is a way of cutting a yard of traditional quilting cotton fabric in 4. If you cut a quarter of a yard from a length of material you will get a...
Measure once, measure twice, then cut. This is the most important tip, unless you want to buy more fabric. Invest in sharp scissors - they don't have to be dressmaker's scissors, but sharp is essential. ...
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...
Bomboniere favours are traditional for weddings, christenings, holy communions, anniversaries, ladies nights, in fact all celebrations. This guide will show you how to create a simple but attractive...
I bought several ready-cut 4-yard lengths of 'shimmering silk' from eBay seller tapasa2000. Silly me, I even left glowing feedback for it; the colours look wonderful and the texture firm. Before I began to...
I have been embellishing fabrics with hotfix sequins; and rhinestones for a while now. Mainly I use them to embellish delicate fabrics such as silk blend burnout, viscose and acetate satin, which has something...
Fabric might seem like the last thing you should purchase online. After all, how can you accurately gauge texture, drape or finish from an image on your screen? You can't. But I'll bet you've bought items...