You may have been an artist for some time now and wonder how to start an art business. Perhaps you want to start making money from the thing you love to do. If this sounds like you, then we might just have the perfect solution. We have curated collections so we are confident that we […]
Do you wonder what jobs you can get with your art degree? It’s a question that’s boggled the minds of art students worldwide. How do I know what to do after my art degree? For art students, in particular, the question of what jobs you can get with an art degree can be a bit […]
At Contrado, we offer a number of services including white labelling. This is a phrase that tends to be thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? What is White Label Clothing? Put simply, it is a product which is produced, with no branding whatsoever. We would make the product and you, the […]
1. What is the Definition of Satin? Satin weave is a more complex weave as the arrangement of warp and weft threads are staggered due to the step number. Unlike a Twill weave, where the weft intersections move to the next parallel warp on the following row, Satin weave structures move the weft intersection across […]
Are you just starting to learn to sew? Have you just taken up sewing and are looking for some tips to get started, and, most importantly, how to avoid those common sewing mistakes? We’re sewing mad at Contrado. After all, we make everything by hand (and sewing machine), right here at our studio, and, over the years, […]
Taking accurate body measurements is the only way to ensure that your clothes fit properly and comfortably – and size charts can be your best friend when it comes to ensuring your new clothes look and feel great. Whether you are looking at making your own clothing or you want to ensure that the clothes you […]
What is muslin? Muslin is a cotton fabric which is made with a plain weave. Made from a wide range of weights, the fabric is woven layer by layer, producing a very distinctive pattern. It is believed that the name muslin comes from the fact that Europeans believed the fabric originated in Iraq. It comes […]
Cotton is one of the most common fabrics known to mankind. It is safe to assume that we all have cotton in some form or the other, be it garments, accessories or home furnishings. I am sure that you would have come across the term ‘Egyptian cotton’ while browsing for cotton-based products on the net […]
What is Calico Fabric? Although you may not notice it, Calico is everywhere, often serving as a neutral base for creativity. Artists canvases, fashion designers’ mock-up dresses, curtains, pillow cases, furnishings and bags are just a few uses. How can one fabric be so versatile? Exactly what is Calico fabric, and why has it been […]
What is circular fashion? Put very simply, circular fashion a concept. It is a model for sustainable change within the fashion industry. For more information on sustainable fashion, check out our post on that here. A circular fashion approach would see your clothing have a circular fashion life cycle, rather than a linear one. So […]