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Creating a Sustainable Sewing Practice

Posted by Wicked Fabrics - Vivi Richards on 17th May 2024

Creating a Sustainable Sewing Practice

Read Time: 4mAs a sewist, you have a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable fashion practices. With fast fashion becoming more and more prevalent, it's essential to make conscious choices abo …

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What Is Cotton Elastane French Terry and What To Make?

Posted by Wicked Fabrics - Vivi Richards on 11th Nov 2022

What Is Cotton Elastane French Terry and What To Make?

What Exactly is Cotton Elastane French Terry?French terry is a multi-purpose knit fabric with smooth face side and soft visible loops on the inside. This knit has the same cosy, soft texture as your …

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What Is Cotton Elastane Jersey And What To Make?

Posted by Wicked Fabrics - Vivi Richards on 2nd Nov 2021

What Is Cotton Elastane Jersey And What To Make?

Read Time: 1m 20sWhat Exactly is Cotton Elastane Jersey?A single knit jersey composed of cotton and elastane. My premium medium weight Australian and European cotton elastane jersey has 4 wa …

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Hemline Eyelets 8.7MM Starter Kits

Posted by Wicked Fabrics - Vivi Richards on 24th Jul 2021

Hemline Eyelets 8.7MM Starter Kits

Read Time: 1mDiscover the Versatility of Hemline Eyelet Starter Kits for Sewing ProjectsAs a sewer, you know how important it is to have the right tools for the job. When it comes to adding a professi …

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What is Bamboo Elastane Jersey And What To Make?

Posted by Wicked Fabrics - Vivi Richards on 7th Jul 2021

What is Bamboo Elastane Jersey And What To Make?

Read Time: 40sWhat Is Bamboo Elastane Jersey?A single knit jersey with either a two- or four-way stretch is constructed from bamboo fibre and combined with elastane (also known as spandex and lycra).F …

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What is Power Mesh/Power Net And What To Make?

Posted by Wicked Fabrics - Vivi Richards on 5th Jul 2021

What is Power Mesh/Power Net And What To Make?

Read Time: 1mWhat is "power mesh"? Good question.Most sewist who make their own performance or athletic wear would've come across the term power mesh/power net at one time or another. It is …

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What is Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX?

Posted by Wicked Fabrics - Vivi Richards on 3rd Jul 2021

What is Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX?

Read Time: 1m 30sThe STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is a worldwide consistent, independent testing and certification system for raw, semi-finished, and finished textile products at all processing levels, a …

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GOTS vs OEKO-TEX? What Is The Difference?

Posted by Wicked Fabrics - Vivi Richards on 1st Jul 2021

GOTS vs OEKO-TEX? What Is The Difference?

Read Time: 3m 30sYou've probably heard the words "GOTS" and "OEKO-TEX" thrown around in the fabric world, but what do these standards mean and are they important? Some of my customers have taken the i …

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What is Scuba Fabric And Why Is It Popular?

Posted by Wicked Fabrics - Vivi Richards on 30th Sep 2017

What is Scuba Fabric And Why Is It Popular?

Have you ever slipped into something that instantly made you feel like your most confident self? That magical moment when fabric meets form, and suddenly everything just feels right? Let me take you o …

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