Jacquard fabric is a type of fabric woven on a Jacquard loom, a machine loom invented by the French textile artisan Joseph Marie Jacquard in 1804. Fabrics woven with this type of loom feature complex patterns woven directly into the fabric. As a result, any fabric with woven patterns bears ...
Suede is a type of leather, and it can be derived from any type of animal skin that is used in the production of normal leather. The main difference between suede and other types of leather is that suede fabric is derived from the underside of animal skin while most types of leather are...
What is a fabric panel? First things first: a fabric panel is a design printed on fabric and sold by the yard. There are several types of fabric panels for quilting. For example, large print fabric panels, like mine here in this tutorial. A large fabric panel is, simply, a large desi...
Yardblox Fabrics gives detailed fabric information on their swatch cards. You can usually find this listed with fabrics online. When you are shopping online and you see a few different fiber contents in a fabric, look up each of them to find their qualities and take note of th...
One of the main factors to consider in regard to hoodie weight is GSM or grams per square meter. This refers to the general density of the fabric: how much it weighs relative to its size. GSM is usually determined by the primary fabric, but can include other factors as well. Light...
Can I modify this costume to make a different animal? YES! I feel like you could modify this technique to make SO many different animal costumes. Cat, dog, bear, panda, sheep, mouse, etc. Materials for Kid’s Bird Costume 1/2 yard offaux fur fabric(for base color)* ...
Pattern making paper (manila and dotted is best if you are a beginner) Tape measure Compass 1/2″ yard of fabric Top or dress pattern How To Draft Your Butterfly Sleeves Pattern Draw a line that will represent the length of the sleeve. From the shoulder to the hem of the sleeve. ...
If your greenhouse is primarily used to keep your plants alive during the winter, ornamental beds are an excellent summer home for them. A flower bed improves the appearance of your yard and increases your home’s curb appeal. A 5 by 12-foot flower bed costs about $2,500, including ...
linear yard covers a certain area measured in square feet, and that area depends on the width of the roll. Some materials, like plastic sheeting, are folded over on the roll, so the actual width is a multiple of the roll width that is determined by how many times the plastic is folded...
It is difficult to recover from hoarding because of the emotional reasons for hanging on to all your stuff. Try these tips for preparing to get organized.