Among the most popular fabric options for fashion, design, and interiors is the renowned polyester. But what is polyester fabric? We know polyester is a fabric, and that it has certain qualities that make it a great choice for clothing. It has a slight stigma in fashion, as it’s a man-made fabric and not a […]
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Singer sewing machines have a long and rich history, dating as far back as 1851. These beautiful machines have evolved over the years but are still standing the test of time, with some of the older models being highly sought after by collectors and sewing enthusiasts. If you’ve nabbed one of these beautiful bargains at […]
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Fabric comes in all shapes, sizes, weights, and constructions. It can be natural, synthetic, or manufactured. Some fabrics have more of a stigma than others. In this blog post, we will be asking the question; what is viscose? A textile that may be a little misunderstood. What is viscose and where did it come from? Perhaps […]
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Are you just starting to learn to sew? Have you just recently started sewing and are in need of some tips to get started, or, more importantly, how to avoid those common sewing mistakes? We’re sewing obsessed at Contrado. After all, we make everything by hand (and sewing machine), right here at our studio, and, over the […]
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Welcome to our 3rd edition of our meet the Contrado artists series. The talent found within our Contrado artists is truly endless. Today we have found four artists that all have something in common, an inspiration and reflection within nature. These painters and digital designers each have such a unique take on expressing their inspirations […]
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When buying clothes, or searching for fabric, your first thought might not necessarily be, “where did this fabric come from,” but maybe it should. It is easy to pop into a store, reach for the latest fashions and not question what it is made from. If it fits, looks good and doesn’t cost the earth, […]
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It’s Fashion Revolution Week, an initiative that encourages people to question the origins of their clothes and stand up against child exploitation. The sad reason behind this cause is because unfortunately, there are still brands that take advantage of unethical child labor laws, creating garments that come at a heavy cost to people and the planet. All just […]
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What is sustainable fashion? Sustainability has two different definitions. The first is the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, and the second is the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance (according to Google dictionary). When it comes to sustainable fashion, we refer to both […]
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Due to recent news and current trends, lots of people are left asking “What is fast fashion?” Well, fast fashion is like the fast food of the fashion industry. When you boil it down to its simplest terms, it’s where you pay much less for something and end up not quite fully satisfied. Just like […]
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Welcome to the 2nd addition of Meet the Contrado Artists: Pattern Design- Bright and Bold In the last addition of meet the artists, we took an in depth look at the lives and techniques of various Contrado artists. Today we are diving into a more specific category, colorful patterns. The chosen artists never shy away […]
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