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Hi, I am Emily from Cutiekins_Creations! I was super excited and honoured when Vivi asked me to write this guest blog post. I want to share some of my favourite Pattern Emporium patterns usi …

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I purchased 1/2 metre of "Glitter" in Red OEKO-TEX 100 Cotton Elastane Fleecy French Terry Knit  for a crop and bummie project (one of the outfits Monty will wear on Christmas Day) and reali …

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If you consult Google, you'll find a variety of eyelet sizes and tools available in the market place however, I chose Hemline because it is a brand I stock that I've known to be reliable.Hemline offer …

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For a few dollars, the Elastic Guides Pack by Hemline just makes sense.$3.80 (October 2019) gets you 3 elastic guides in 6MM, 12MM and 20MM allowing you to thread a variety of elastic widths. Thi …

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Chances are, if you are reading this it means you are looking for ways to get your fabric stash in order. Don't worry, we've all been there!A way to keep you accountable of your fabric stash is to "di …

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A capsule wardrobe is a collection of clothing or accessories you love that is multi-seasonal and can be mix and matched with seasonal items to create different looks. If you are minimalist in nature …

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Bamboo elastane jersey is a knit fabric made from bamboo yarn blended with elastane to give it 4 way stretch.This is what I love about Bamboo:soft and silkyfantastic drapecomfortable and lightweightbr …

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The 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, as well as accesso …

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Brushed poly stretch knit is a fashion apparel fabric that has 4 way stretch made from polyester and spandex blend. This fabric has undergone treatment which brushes the surface of the fabric giving i …

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In very simple terms, it is a lofty double knit fabric made from polyester fibre with 2 way stretch. It is smooth, has low luster sheen and full bodied drape.This fabric is very popular among high end …

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You're probably thinking... what is this "power mesh"? Good question.Most people would've come across power mesh/power net at one time or another. It is commonly found in:lingeriebody contou …

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You've probably seen the label "GOTS" and "OEKO-TEX" thrown around in the fabric world but what do these standards mean and is it important? I know some of my customers have taken initiative to find o …

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