I spoke to Linton Tweeds to learn about tweed fabric. They’re been designing and manufacturing couture fabrics since 1912. In fact, they were the original Chanel fabric makers! They’ve also worked with Burberry, YSL, Balmain, Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, and many other luxury brands. What is Tweed Fabric? And what is it made from? “Tweed … Read more
I wanted to learn the best way to make oven mitts and gloves, so I headed to big department stores to see exactly how professionals make them. I compared cheap $7 oven mitts and pricier $33 ones. I learned that the best fabric for the outer layer is thick cotton, so it’s harder to burn … Read more
How much fabric you need for 2 square ‘throw’ pillows… (Click a link to skip to the visual chart below) 12″ x 12″ = 0.5 – 0.9 yards (0.5 – 0.9 meters) 14″ x 14″ = 1 yard (1 meter) 16″ x 16″ = 1.1 yards (1 meter) 18″ x 18″ = 1.2 yards (1.1 … Read more
To make 2 pillowcases, you need: 2 yards (1.9 meters) of fabric for standard & queen size pillowcases (20″ x 30″). 2.5 yards (2.3 meters) of fabric for king size pillowcases (20″ x 40″). I recommend buying at least 10% more. This is because when you pre-wash and dry your materials, they might shrink. Fabric … Read more
Cotton is a fiber that’s woven, knitted, or felted to create a big range of fabrics. This is part 2 of my cotton exploration (part 1 covers all the major cotton types). In this post, I’m going to focus on 18 types of cotton fabric that are often used for shirts (defined as tops with … Read more
Cotton is a fiber that’s woven, knitted, or felted to create a big range of fabrics. I’m going to explain 71 different types of cotton fabric, their names, and how they’re used. In terms of visuals, I’m going to show: Close-up photos of my fabric samples. Photos of the fabrics made into real things, like … Read more