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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Fabric for Your Curtains

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Curtains instantly elevate the visual charm of any living space whilst promoting privacy and comfort and aiding restful sleep by blocking light intrusion.  To help you choose the right curtain fabric for your interiors, we’ve created a helpful guide outlining the top tips on choosing the right fabric for your curtains.  Why choose curtains and […]

5 Marketing Tips for Selling Your Handmade Crafts Online

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As technology advances at an unprecedented rate, more and more crafters are taking advantage of digital marketing tools. Thi is more and more important to sell their handmade products. How many times have you seen an Instagram Story of a friend selling a crochet bag or a pair of earrings they created? If you want […]

Hessian Fabric for Education: A Calming Influence for Enhanced Learning

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Recent research shows that hessian fabric provides enhancing working walls, hessian’s unique benefits are being recognised more and more today. In classrooms across the UK, educators are always looking for innovative ways to create a more effective and engaging learning environment. Let’s explore how hessian fabric is redefining the classroom experience, making use of insights […]

How to Repair and Restore Vintage Upholstery

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Vintage upholstery can add character and charm to any room, but over time, the fabric and stuffing can become worn and damaged. If you have a vintage piece of furniture that needs some care, don’t worry! With a few basic supplies and some elbow grease, you can restore it to its former glory. Here are […]

What is Calico Fabric? | Complete Guide

This image features a roll of cotton calico fabric, neatly rolled and displayed to showcase its texture. The fabric is tightly wound around a central cardboard tube, emphasizing its bulk and the multiple layers visible along the edge. Cotton calico is a plain-woven textile commonly used in crafting, garment creation, and as a base for painting or printing projects due to its versatility and absorbency. The fabric colour is Natural

We have created the ultimate fabric guide to calico fabric, compiling everything that you need to know in one easy to access place. When working with a new fabric for the first time, it’s important that you familiarise yourself with it, so that you can get the most out of it. Once you have the […]

Best Performance Fabrics for Outdoors and Sports

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There is much more to performance fabrics than meets the eye, especially when making clothes for sports or outdoor activities. If you are a buddy dressmaker or you want to have a go and make your own clothes. Make sure you find out what fabrics and materials are best for your project. Whether you need […]

Why is Cotton Fabric So Popular?

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Cotton fabric is widely used natural fabric, made from the organic fibres that wrap around cotton plant seeds. These fibres form a fluffy ball when the seeds mature. The use of cotton dates back to around 5000 BC in India, with its cultivation significantly contributing to the prosperity of the Indus Valley Civilization by providing […]