Fabric 101: Crepe
Crepe is best known for being an elegant fabric to make lovely dresses that cling or flow around…
9 Ways You Can Help Slow Down Fast Fashion
As most of you who landed on this page probably already know, fast fashion is a major problem….
Fabric 101: French Terry Knit
French Terry is an extremely comfortable and cozy knit fabric that is excellent for cold-weather loungewear. You probably…
How to Know if The Wool You Buy is Sustainable and Ethical (for home sewists)
Wool is always a controversial type of fabric to discuss. It is an animal-produced product that is made…
What is Deadstock Fabric? Is it Sustainable for Sewing?
Deadstock fabric refers to unused or surplus fabric that is no longer required by manufacturers or retailers within…
What Fabrics Should NOT Be Steamed?
Steaming is incredibly convenient. It’s so much faster than ironing, and usually does just as good a job…
How to Know if a Sewing Pattern is Easy Enough For You to Use
We’ve all been there. You pick up a sewing pattern that’s supposed to be easy only to find…
Is Rayon Fabric More Sustainable Than Polyester?
You’ve probably heard that polyester and other types of synthetic fabrics score pretty low on environmental sustainability. In…
Is 100% Cotton a Sustainable Fabric?
Cotton is a type of fiber used in clothing that has a lot of potential. It has been…
Certifications to Know if Your Fabric is Ethically Produced
The reality is, the process of manufacturing fabrics is quite complicated. Not only are there different types of…