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Calculating Fabric for Upholstery

This is a super handy illustration and chart on how much fabric needed to reupholster. Thank you Honey and Fitz !

Why Are Flannel Sheets Warmer Than Others?

Why are flannel sheets so much warmer than others?—Neil Joiner, Vienna, GeorgiaFlannel is a material made from loosely spun (twisted) yarn, whether the yarn itself is wool, cotton, synthetic or a mix of fibers. Because the yarn is looser, flannel fabrics have lots of tiny air pockets. These air pockets are insulating, so your body [...]

Tips to select the perfect upholstery fabric.

So many people ask about fabric suitability for upholstery I thought I'd put some thoughts to consider.<br>Pets? Don't use fabric with a nap (velvet, some suedes). Pet hair will be caught in the nap.<br>Don't use fabric with exposed thread, embroideries, some textured wovens. If you can grab the ...

10 Modern Sewing Patterns that Flatter Women

As much as I love a good shift dress, sometimes its nice to sew a more modern sewing pattern with a fit that flatters. A sewing pattern that will make you feel like a million bucks. So I looked around and found some that I think would do exactly that. Sewing patterns that flatter WOMEN. …

How to Make an Indigo-Dyed Textile

How to dye a textile to look like natural indigo dying techniques such as Shibori. This can be done with box dye!

Building a New Textile Economy

Our clothing is manufactured and transported at great cost to human welfare and our warming planet. But farmers and fashion activists are creating sustainable textiles closer to home.

How To Dye Textiles With Coffee & Tea

What is limiting the widespread adoption of smart textiles?

What is limiting the widespread adoption of smart textiles? For over two decades, the potential for smart textiles has excited the imagination — from wearables that integrate electronics […]

4 Show-Stopping Pattern + Textile Trends to Try

Spice up your walls, pillows, bedding and more with these to-die-for textile trends you'll definitely want to try.

10 Sustainable textile innovations everyone should know

Excessive water and chemical usage, overproduction and the inability to deal with overstock - the garment and textile industry, ever so anxious to be fashion forward, is far behind when it comes to processes and environmental consciousness. Yet, it i

How Carnegie uses sugarcane to make greener textiles

Carnegie designed the world's first bio-based textile for interior panels, wall coverings and upholstery.

Energy Harvesting Textiles, Next-Generation Wearable Electronics?

Energy Harvesting Textiles, Next-Generation Wearable Electronics? Smart fabrics are evolving faster than was ever expected and there are many different ...

How to Decorate Your Home With Twill, This Winter's Hottest Textile

Do you have the will for twill? This versatile fabric is making waves—er, weaves—this season for its utility and rich texture.

How a 4,000 Year Old Textile Became a Beloved—and Ubiquitous—Design Accessory

The history of the block print spans continents and generations.

Everything You Need To Know About Using Textiles In Interior Design

Textiles are an important component of any interior design project. Let us show you how you can learn to use them the right way.

25 Awesome Statement Textile Ideas To Highlight Your Home Décor

Spring is a great time for changes of any kind, including you living space. An easy and fast way to change your home for spring is using bright textiles –

Who Grew Your Clothes? Soil to Soil Textiles

Ria is teaming up with regenerative farms such as Fernhill to spearhead a new appreciation of wool as a healthy, sustainable material.

Parsons And Lidewij Edelkoort On The Value Of Imperfection And Why Textiles Matter

Do textiles keep our integrity together and maintain our values? Parsons School of Design and Lidewij Edelkoort of Trend Tablet are creating a program to protect traditional crafts and our future.