Acrylic Material Clothing
White cotton Lawn Fabric UK
Cotton lawn is a lightweight sheer cloth which is heavier than voile but it is so fine that it is slightly transparent. It is soft and wonderful to wear so it is perfect for summer clothes or for regular wear in hotter climates. Because it comes in so many guises and quality’s printed plain semi plain, it can be made up into shirts and blouses, dresses, nightdresses, children’s…
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Dyeing Printed Fabric
Many of our customers have asked about the washing instructions for our custom printed fabrics. While the washing of custom printed fabrics will vary depending on the type of dyes used, the fact that Design Your Fabric prints using reactive dyes creates a very high level of colour fastness. Of note, there are a number of other custom fabric printers that use pigment dyes which…
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Cotton Material for Sale
Pattern located at: and Pattern includes easy to follow instructions. Materials Needed: Straight knitting needles, size US 7 (4.5mm) 100% Cotton Medium/Worsted Weight yarn [60 yards] In any color you choose. Stitches: knit purl. Skill: Beginner Finished Size: 7W X 7 1/4 H(18cn X 18.5 cm) Darning needle for finishing. This pattern will be delivered via email as an attached PDF…
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Floral Polyester Fabric
Now here is a novelty unlike any other! Presenting a Coral/Pink Digitally Printed Abstract Floral Quilted Polyester which you will need to have in your possession. This impressive novelty fabric is a fresh take on both floral prints and quilted fabrics. Digitally printed with what looks like an array of water colors, this exciting fabric will spark life into your next project…
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Stretch Polyester
Presenting an alluring, light-weight, piqued fabric perfect for textural bodycon garments. This Deep Royal Blue Stretch Polyester Knit Pique is somewhat translucent, especially when stretched, and has a nice give in both the weft and the warp. Containing a width of 60 along with an extremely soft hand and drape, this knit pique is perfect for a variety of top weight applications…
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Uses of rayon Fibre
I went shooting with a buddy of mine (Ken) at lunch today and experimented a bit so I didnt get a lot that I liked, though I learned a few things playing today. This once-solid steel support strut has gone a long way towards returning to the oxides from which it was orignally extracted. Nikon D200 wearing a Nikon 70-200mm VR II, on a tripod, in available light. Please visit…
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Uses of nylon Fabric
The University of Oregon states that nylon is a catch-all term referring to any of several synthetic polyamides. The particular nylon formed in the above chemical reaction is 6-10 nylon, the most common form of nylon in use. The term 6-10 means that the carbon chains between the amide bonds alternate between six and ten carbons in length. According to Princeton University…
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Velvetene Lawn
Saltene Grass Characteristics of Saltene Grass Saltene lawn is a bit of a tough guy. It has a fine leaf, can be cut to high quality with a cylinder mower like a Couch or a Zoysia lawn, but it s no princess. The structure of Saltene lawn is rugged and durable, it will thrive with minimal lawn care where other lawn types may fail, and its name is no mistake, it is the most salt…
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White leopard Print Fabric
As an event coordinator for your company or as a professional event planner, you can take advantage of trendy motifs in putting together your next big party. Banquet hall decorations can be really bland, but you have the ability to put your creative energy to work in making the next event exciting and fun. Animal motifs are especially popular, and choosing animal print fabric…
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Viscose Fabric allergy
Bamboo has garnered a lot of attention in the fashion industry as well as for everyday textiles like sheets, towels and robes. The attention is due to its potential environmental friendliness combined with its luxuriously soft feel, flowing drape and many other positive properties. What’s So Great About Bamboo? There are more than 1, bamboo species. This diversity makes it…
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Fabric Screen Printing
For this project, we will need some tools and supplies that are easily available, and a few that might require the tiniest bit of searching. Recycling is key here. Most of the supplies required can be found as trash, including the ink. What isn t direct waste can be recycled from thrift stores or garage sales. Tools: Staple Gun (almost any size will do) X-acto Knife, or Utility…
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Production of Textiles
Westwood Mill is a Grade II listed building is privately owned by Michael Wilson Restorations. Permission was given in October 2005 for it to be redeveloped in a similar scheme to the nearby Titanic Mills. Today it is derelict and ruined. Westwood Mill is believed to be the earliest surviving woollen mill in the Colne Valley and shows different phases of construction over a…
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