Fabrics, fibres, and sourcing — explained by their specs.
Choose between sewing machine types by the fabrics you sew, from stable cottons to jersey, denim and embroide…
How to choose sofa, curtain and cushion fabric for a hot, humid Indian home: match composition, weight, const…
Lambskin or cowhide for a leather jacket? Choose by softness or structure, then check the hide, grade and lin…
Whoever buys the denim carries most of its risk. How CMT, nominated fabric and full package split that risk,…
The price on a fabric quote is the smallest part of what a garment's fabric actually costs. How to convert pe…
The fabric-buying sequence that protects your money — defining the spec, reading the paperwork, verifying cla…
Baggy knees, slack cuffs, a neckline that flares — shape loss has four different causes and only one of them…
The fabric that looks best in a mirror is not always the one that photographs best. How satin, crepe, lace, t…
An honest map of the subsidised and low-cost childcare routes Pleasanton families can check their own eligibi…
A vendor-neutral guide to the textile certifications buyers meet most often — what each one certifies, what i…
Real linen is flax and nothing else. How to read the composition label, test hand-feel, slub, crease recovery…
A checklist for reading a fabric spec sheet before you commit money — composition, weight, construction, widt…