Fabric 101: Modal
Modal is a type of plant-based, synthetic fiber made from the pulp of beech trees. This is a…
Knit Vs. Woven Fabric (for beginners)
The two main categories of fabric that we work with for garment sewing are knit and woven fabrics…
Beginner-Friendly Fabrics
Some types of fabric are inherently more difficult to sew with. When you first start out sewing, you…
Understanding Drape of Fabric
The drape of a fabric is simply how it looks when it hangs. Some fabrics have a beautiful,…
Fabric 101: Knits
Knit fabrics are my favorite. Well… they are kind of a pain to sew with, but they are…
Fabric 101: Bottom Weight
Bottom weight fabric refers to textiles with a relatively heavy weight per square yard compared to other garment…
Fabric 101: Cotton
As most people know, cotton is a natural fiber that comes from the cotton plant. Cotton is the…
Fabric 101: Cupro
Cupro fabric is plant-based synthetic fiber that is often regarded as a sustainable alternative to silk due to…
Fabric 101: Polyester
Polyester is the most widely used fiber used for garments because it is cheap, durable, and easy to…
Fabric 101: Silk
While many people automatically think of silk as being a lightweight, shiny, satin and succulent material, it can…