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Wearing a huge, puffy sweater while sipping a cup of tea is my favorite part of Autumn. Many of those sweaters are made entirely of acrylic fibers, which I didn’t realize until lately. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering what acrylic fabric is. Acrylic fabric is a synthetic textile that is a less expensive […]

It’s easy to mistakenly believe that baby and children’s clothing is a little replica of adult attire. However, there is one significant distinction. The fabric selected must be able to withstand a child’s vigor while remaining soft enough to protect delicate skin. So, which fabric is ideal for infant and children’s clothing? Natural and organic […]

When it comes to constructing curtains for my home, the first question I must consider is how much fabric I will require. The answer is that it depends on the appearance I want to achieve and the type of curtains I want to use. But where should I begin? Is it possible to calculate how […]

If you’ve ever worn a sari, a tulle skirt, or even a kilt, you’ve worn clothes with pleats! Pleats can be found in store windows, on people on the bus, and even in your own closet if you start looking. Pleats in skirts and dresses of various varieties offer shape and volume to a variety […]

Linings within clothing can be utilitarian as well as fashionable. They can improve the comfort of clothing and give it a polished appearance. What textiles should you use if you’re constructing a lining for a garment like a dress, jacket, suit, or coat? Silk, viscose and rayon, as well as acetate, are the best lining […]

If you enjoy doing your own nails, you know that no matter how careful you are, a spot of lacquer will occasionally go on your clothes. You may have even had a large nail polish spill if you have kids in the house! The brilliant, hard veneer of nail polish may appear impossible to remove, […]

One of the most common side effects of purchasing a sewing machine for the first time is sticker shock. Sewing machines can run into the thousands of dollars, making them out of reach for the majority of home sewers. Consider purchasing a second-hand sewing machine if this is the case for you. Buy a second-hand […]

I enjoy watching the seasons change while wrapped up in a warm robe or pair of lined jeans on the deck in the fall. Although picking for winter clothing, pajamas, and bed linens can be difficult, it’s worth the effort. What’s the difference between fleece and flannel? Because fleece is made of synthetic material, flannel […]

This is how Leon Jolson found his way into the sewing machine half of fame. Using Walmart, he built a distribution network that made sewing machines more accessible to the general public. You may learn more about the history and value of Nelco sewing machines here! Leon Jolson marketed a successful line of Japanese-made low-cost […]

When I borrowed a dress for a formal event, I discovered the skirt was too short for me! For a borrowed dress, I couldn’t change it permanently, so I made do with the borrowed length. The good news is that if you’re looking for an immediate solution, you may quickly learn how to cut the […]