Screen printing – also known as silkscreen – is arguably one of the most common processes used in the textile industry. As with all printing methods, it has its pros and cons. These can be weighed up to see if it is the best method for you. So, what is screen printing, exactly? How is […]
When creating art, the colors you select are a crucial part of the process. Though we may not realize it, when it comes to color selection there are no accidents. Color theory is the practical guide to mixing and selecting colors. It is where science collides with art, explaining how humans perceive colors and the […]
Want to make your own clothes but aren’t sure where to begin? We get it, sewing can be confusing. But we have scoured the internet for you and contacted some real-life dressmakers to ask them what the one thing that they wish they had known when they were starting out was. That’s right, we’ve searched […]
Yes, we’ve all heard the term “starving artist,” but we want you to be able to sell your art and eat like a king. When you’re starting out, knowing how much to charge for art is a balance. You want to make money and you want people to think your price is reasonable. Pricing your […]
When looking at fabrics, you’ll notice that the majority of them are split into two types. These are usually either poly fabrics or natural fabrics. Poly fabrics are – put simply – manmade. They are synthetic materials that we make for a specific use. For more information on that please see our blog post on […]
When researching or reading about different fabrics, you are likely to see the word yarn mentioned a lot. “Made from spun yarns” or “with synthetic yarns” are a couple of examples. But what is yarn? What is spun yarn? Are there other types? What does it all mean, and how much relevance does this bear […]
If you want to breathe new life into your home without entirely redecorating or having to invest in all new furniture, then we might just have the solution for you. It could be time to reupholster some of your old, tired furnishings and bring them forward into the 2020s. But what exactly is upholstery? And […]
Whether you are working with lace for business or pleasure, it’s a beautiful fabric with wonderful possibilities. There is a reason white lace fabric wedding dresses are so expensive; working with lace is a time-consuming process that requires skill and dedication. It is highly labor-intensive, with couture sewing techniques applied to the construction. But the […]
The sewing machine is a wonderful invention that has quite a history. If you’ve seen our post on the History of the Sewing Machine, you know it really was a story full of scandal, failure, riots, and death. This post will explore sewing machine manufacturers in more detail. There are some big names that spring […]
Are you one of those people that peruses different fabrics with awe, wishing you could create your own designs by printing photos on fabric, but often fear that you lack the skills to do so? If this sounds like you, then don’t fret. I am here to tell you two things. Firstly, you’re not alone. […]