*Sewing Blog*

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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Read Time: 2mAre you a sewist who loves to shop for fabric? If so, you’ve probably noticed that there’s no shortage of places to buy fabric these day via social media. But, have you ever stopped to co …

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Read Time: 1m 40sTextiles is made from fibres that are either natural or man-made and within natural fibres, they can be made from plant, vegetable, or animal sources.Here are 5 reasons why choosing n …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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