71 Types of Cotton Fabric, their Uses, & 207 Example Photos!
2020年11月6日 · Uses: hoodies, tracksuits, figure-hugging dresses, jumpsuits, pants/trousers, pillows, and blankets. Featured: tracksuit by John Lewis, cushion and robe by Wayfair, and baby tracksuit by Baby Mori. These were made using velour (either 100% cotton or a blend). Video: Note: this fabric is 80% cotton and 20% polyester.
18 Types of Cotton Fabric for Shirts & 58 Example Photos!
2020年11月21日 · Examples of twill weave fabrics are denim, gabardine, drill, and chino. I cover these in my main types of cotton post with example photos. Herringbone, houndstooth, and Scottish tartan designs are made using a twill-weave construction too. Weight: you can get this fabric in many weights, from light to heavy.
89 Fabric Names with Pictures & Uses (The Most Common Types …
2023年5月31日 · Suede fabric is usually knit and is soft, thick, and has a firm stretch. Supima cotton: Supima is a brand of American-grown cotton. It has a longer staple fiber than other cottons which the organization says provides better strength and softness. Taffeta: crisp, lightweight fabric with a lot of body.
How to Dye Fabric & Clothes Black – 5 Methods - Threads Monthly
2023年6月17日 · Step 6: Add the dye activator and dye solution. If using fiber-reactive dye, first add 6-18 tablespoons of salt per 450g of fabric, and 3-9 tablespoons of soda ash (this is twice as much as you’d normally use, since we’re dyeing black). For acid dyes, add vinegar (¼ cup per pound) or citric acid (2 tablespoons per pound).
24 Best Headband Sewing Patterns & Tutorials (All Free!)
2021年4月23日 · Headbands are a quick and easy sewing project idea for beginners. I rounded up 24 of the best headband sewing patterns and tutorials I’ve seen. The patterns are all free printable PDF files! This list includes: Multiple sizes for babies, toddlers, kids, and adults. Different fabric types (stretchy knits and non-stretch woven fabrics).
Overdye 101: How to Dye Colored Fabric + Color Mixing Chart
2022年11月1日 · Blue – mix with red to make purple, or yellow to make green. Grey – similar to beige, grey will neutrally offset any overdye color. Depending on the shade of grey you start with and the end result you’re after, this can look great with nearly any dye color. Black – there aren’t a lot of options for overdyeing black.
Turn Scrap Fabric into NEW Clothes: 14 Sewing Project Ideas
2021年4月24日 · Fabric scraps can be turned into patch pockets on tops, pants, and jackets. Featured: clothes from Liberty and Net-a-porter. From top left: Loewe, Andersson Bell, Liberty, and Victoria Beckham. I recommend adding lightweight patch pockets onto lightweight clothing, and heavyweight patch pockets onto heavyweight clothing.
Pressing Fabric 101: How, Tools & Tips from a Seamstress
2023年5月30日 · How to press darts. Step 1: Lay the fabric wrong side up, so that you’re looking at the stitching of the dart. Press the dart to form a crease along the central line of the dart, and to set the stitching into the fabric. Step 2: Open the fabric, and place it on a tailor’s ham with the wrong side facing up.
How to Dye Linen – the Complete Guide - Threads Monthly
2023年6月17日 · Heat the water to 54-60 degrees Celsius (130-150 Fahrenheit). Heating the water higher than this won’t damage the linen like it would with silk or wool, and it also won’t make any change to the dye reaction, so you have a bit of wiggle room here. Step 6: Add the dye activator and dye solution.
28 Types of Fabric for Dresses (Names, Pics, Uses) - Threads Monthly
2022年6月24日 · For daily use, light and medium weight fabrics in cotton, polyester, linen, and rayon/viscose are popular for dresses. For evening dresses, silk, polyester, velvet, chiffon, georgette, crepe, and lace are best for different styles. For summer dresses, cotton and linen are best for feeling cooler.