Are you thinking about your next pieces to sew and you want to use a cotton fabric? Did you know that there are several textiles made from cotton fibres? For example, cretonne fabric and poplin fabric are basically cotton fabrics known for their quality. However, they have several differences that will allow you to choose the textile adapted to your sewing desires. In this article,…
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How to Sew Jersey Fabric by Machine medium.com bookmark
The jersey has managed to make a name for itself in the world of couture. Whether for making comfortable t-shirts or creating a skirt, this stretchy fabric is ideal. However, you have certainly heard that sewing it is never a cakewalk… at least in the beginning. This difficulty which comes, in part, from its strong elasticity can be overcome by being well prepared. So if…
Discover What You Can Do with Jersey Fabric runtangfabric.wixsite.com bookmark
Originally from the island of Jersey where it takes its name, jersey fabric is a must in the world of sewing. It belongs to the family of knitted mesh fabrics, which gives it a certain stretch. Made from natural fibers such as organic cotton and synthetic materials such as polyester, jersey fabric is ideal for letting your creativity speak for itself when making your pieces….
Our Tips to Prevent Jersey Fabric from Rolling runtangfabric.mystrikingly.com bookmark
Jersey fabric is ideal for creating beautiful pieces such as a sweater, a wrap dress or pants. However, the elasticity of the mesh can block some beginners at the sewing stage. The question of the jersey that rolls up on itself in the middle of the seam is often asked. So how do you prevent jersey fabric from rolling up and what are the tips…
4 Reglar Types of Clothing Fabrics – Runtang Fabric runtangfabric.com bookmark
Given the large number of types of clothing fabrics, coming up with a complete list is an almost impossible task that takes a lot of time. However, there are a few common types that permeate most forms of everyday fashion. Here are the types of dress fabrics you often see on a daily basis and some interesting information about each fabric that you might appreciate…
Definition of Knit Fabric runtangfabric.wordpress.com bookmark
“Mesh” fabrics are knitted fabrics unlike “warp and weft” fabrics which are woven like poplins. The knit fabric is therefore made like a wool sweater, the big difference is …
Choose the Right Footage Fabric for Your Project runtangfabric.blogspot.com bookmark
As I told you above, the "real" Asian fabrics are in useful width between 108 and 112cm. It is therefore sometimes necessary to recalculate the length needed for your project even if more and more pattern brands are doing the job of offering the necessary lengths in 140 and 110cm wide.
The Color Palette of European fabrics medium.com bookmark
Europe rediscovered in the 70s (thanks to the late Kenzo Takada) pretty colorful prints from Japan. Indeed, at that time Kenzo caused a sensation in the fashion world thanks to these floral motifs!
Two Criterion of Choosing Fabric runtangfabric.wixsite.com bookmark
Natural fibers are obtained by physical and/or mechanical transformations of a natural material without modifying its composition. In this group, we will find fibers from the plant world: cotton, linen, hemp, ramie… and fibers from the animal world: wool, silk… Chemical fibers are divided into two sub-families: artificial fibers and synthetic fibers.
The Use and Maintenance of Different Labels of Fabric runtangfabric.weebly.com bookmark
Ecological and regional labels are taking more and more place in the choice of fabrics. Eco-labels like Oeko-tex and GOTS are the two best known. I wrote an article about it that you can find on the blog. It is true that this can be a criterion of choice for the fabric of your seams especially if the fabric is intended for creations for children,…