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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: 1mYou can find a variety of eyelet sizes and tools on the market if you search Google; however, I chose Hemline because it is a brand I trust, and the quantity for a starter kit is "just ri …

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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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Read Time: 1mWhat Is Scuba Fabric?Scuba is a lofty double knit fabric made of polyester fibre that has two-way stretch. It has a low lustre sheen and a full body drape on both sides. This fabric is ve …

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