Whether you sew for a profession or just sew for fun, knowing all the right sewing terms is the first step to showing you know your stuff. All professions, crafts and industries have their own phrases and acronyms, and sewing is no exception. There are so many words, terms and sayings that may make you […]
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 […]
Chiffon is synonymous with elegance in the fashion world. This floaty, sheer fabric is often used in luxury garments such as evening wear or lingerie to add a touch of class as it drapes well. Chiffon has a lightweight texture and a semi-mesh weave which is what gives the fabric a chic transparent appearance, as […]
What is sustainable fashion? Sustainability has two different definitions. The first: the ability of phenomena to be maintained at a stable rate or level, and the second: the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance (according to Google dictionary). For our purposes, namely understanding sustainable fashion, we will refer […]
“Jump right in, the water’s fine!“ With the holiday season fast approaching and summer months not far behind, our minds turn to beaches and pools, cheeky cocktails in the sun, and swimwear. Finding a swimming costume or the ideal pair of trunks can feel like a chore. Instead of traipsing through aisles of endlessly samey […]
Previously, we have learnt about the origins, compositions and uses of different kinds of fabrics. When talking about fabrics, I am certain that you have come across the term ‘seam’. How many times have we sighed in frustration when the ‘seam comes undone’ in our favourite top? Well, today we are going to learn a […]
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 they’re made from. If a garment fits, looks good and doesn’t cost the earth, […]
Fabric comes in all shapes, sizes, weights, and constructions. It can be natural, synthetic, or manufactured. Some fabrics have more stigma than others. In this blog post, we will be asking the question; what is viscose? A textile, which might be a little misunderstood. What is viscose and where did it come from? Perhaps you have […]
When this post was first written, we were celebrating Fashion Revolution Week, an initiative that encourages people to question the origins of their clothes and stand up against child exploitation. Unfortunately, there are still brands that take advantage of unethical child labour laws, creating garments that come at a heavy cost to people and the planet. This is […]
Among the most popular fabric options for fashion, design, and interiors is the renowned polyester. But what is polyester? We know that it is a fabric, and that is has certain qualities, which makes it a great choice for clothing. There is a slight stigma when it comes to fashion, as this is a manmade […]