71 Types of Cotton Fabric, their Uses, & 207 Example Photos!
Nov 6, 2020 · Cotton is a fiber that’s woven, knitted, or felted to create a big range of fabrics. I’m going to explain 71 different types of cotton fabric, their names, and how they’re used. In terms of visuals, …
18 Types of Cotton Fabric for Shirts & 58 Example Photos!
Nov 21, 2020 · Cotton is a fiber that’s woven, knitted, or felted to create a big range of fabrics. This is part 2 of my cotton exploration (part 1 covers all the major cotton types). In this post, I’m going to …
Exact Sewing Machine Settings for Cotton: Tension, Length…
Oct 16, 2020 · I checked online manuals to find the exact sewing machine settings for cotton fabric (the “woven”, non-stretch type). I’ll share the tension and stitch length settings you need for thin, medium, …
89 Fabric Names with Pictures & Uses (The Most Common Types …
May 31, 2023 · A fabric made from a blend of silk, wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers, characterized by a gentle cross-wise texture called ‘grosgrain’. This is a thicker fabric mainly due to its heavier weft yarn.
28 Types of Fabric for Dresses (Names, Pics, Uses) - Threads Monthly
Jun 24, 2022 · Which fabric is best for dresses? For daily use, light and medium weight fabrics in cotton, polyester, linen, and rayon/viscose are popular for dresses. For evening dresses, silk, polyester, …
Overdye 101: How to Dye Colored Fabric + Color Mixing Chart
Nov 1, 2022 · A cotton shirt that is made using a polyester thread will result in dye being absorbed differently. It’s likely that the polyester thread will retain the original color while the fabric itself …
Denim Fabric 101: Types, How It’s Made, Care - Threads Monthly
Mar 27, 2023 · Samples of denim fabric. Photo credit: Nisan Aktürk In its traditional definition, denim is a cotton fabric that’s firm, sturdy, and durable. It has a diagonal rib pattern thanks to its twill weave …
The Best Fabric Dyes for 23 Fabrics - Threads Monthly
May 3, 2022 · The best dye for cotton, linen, hemp, viscose, rayon, & bamboo The best fabric dye for these fibers is fiber-reactive dye. Cotton, Linen, Hemp, Viscose, Rayon, and Bamboo are all …
How to Prepare Fabric Before You Cut & Sew: 5 Critical Steps
Jun 17, 2023 · Here’s how to prepare your fabric for cutting and sewing: Pre-wash your fabric to stop future shrinkage, and remove excess dyes and chemicals from the production process.
24 Best Headband Sewing Patterns & Tutorials (All Free!)
Apr 23, 2021 · I rounded up 24 of the best headband sewing patterns and tutorials I’ve seen. The patterns are all free printable PDF files! This list includes: Multiple sizes for babies, toddlers, kids, …