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Get to know better about Indonesia’s signature fabric. From its brief history to types of design

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Fabric Files: Chambray

Find out why chambray is this season's most sought-after fabric in this installment of Fabric Files. 

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Have you ever given a thought about the make of your favorite sweatshirt? Ever thought of how comfortable you may feel if you wore socks made of French Terry fabric? Voulez-vous en savoir plus (would you like to know more about it). This Buzzle post will familiarize you with some French Terry fabric characteristics.

Learn about Terry Cloth characteristics and its brief history :)

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Tip: Learn the right type of fabric to use for your projects. - Seams And Scissors

True sewists know that fabric is not just fabric. The right types of fabric make or break projects. If you are brand new to the art of stitching, it can hard to know or figure out which fabric to use for what project. Sure, you know what patterns and prints are pretty, but that is …

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Learn the difference of the two types of patterns.

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3 Types of Knit Fabric You Need to Know

What are the different types of knit fabric? When should you use each? Are there pros and cons? Get the answers to all your questions on Craftsy.

Basic knowledge about knit fabrics.

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Guide to sewing with stretch lace/mesh fabrics written by White Tree Fabrics

Useful tips on how to work with Stretch Lace

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Fabric Files: Silk

Made possible by an industrious little silkworm, silk fabric is where it’s at. Find out why we love it so much! | Indiesew.com

Another informative article from Indiesew. This time they’re talking about silk.

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Fabric Files: Jersey

Jersey is the all-star of knit fabric because it's so versatile. Learn how to buy, care for and sew with jersey in this Fabric Files post. | Indiesew.com

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What is Rayon?

Rayon is a manufactured fiber made of cellulose. Created as an alternative to silk, rayon is a versatile fabric well-suited for...

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Satin Fabric - Properties and Characteristics | Fashion Style Fan

Satin is a glossy fabric created with a particular type of textile weave. The process that uses materials like silk, polyester or wool produce satin.

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Rayon vs Viscose Cloth or textile is a material composed of thread or yarn that is used for clothing, bags, towels, bed covers, window shades, and other household and industrial uses. It is made fr…

Both rayon and viscose are manufactured in the same process but they differ in materials used. While rayon can be made with cellulose from a variety of plants, viscose is made from wood pulp or cotton linter.

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Characteristic, How to Sew and How to Care

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Lawn fabric is is a finely woven fabric from cotton or linen. Cotton Lawn gives unparalleled comfort and is breathable. It is very soft, crisp, lightweight.

Lawn is often mistaken as voile because of its similar characteristic and vice versa. But if you actually look closer into these two fabrics, you will notice that lawn is more crisp than voile and less sheer. This short article provides basic information about lawn, a type of cotton that often used in women’s clothing. Have a look, we hope it’s useful for you.

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The word voile originates from the French word for “veil” (source). While this seems to be up for debate, most fabric experts pronounce voile as vwal (rhymes with mall). You may have heard voile pronounced voil (rhymes with toil), and there's no firm answer on which is correct. If you walk into a fabric store and use the first or second pronunciation, you're bound to be understood. One thing we know for sure? It is not pronounced voiley.

Summer is only few months away! Get to know more about the most favorite fabric of the season that often used as women’s top and dresses. It’s lightweight, soft, silky and semi-sheer. Perfect for a sunny day-out.

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What is the Difference Between Lycra and Spandex?

The difference between Lycra and spandex is explained in this article.

This is a basic information that often confuse fashion people especially rookies in the industry. After reading this article you will have better and clear understanding about the definition of Spandex and Lycra. Hence, future miss-information can be avoided...

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