Monthly Archives: June 2023

  1. How to Create Your Own Home Decor Using Fabrics

    How to Create Your Own Home Decor Using Fabrics

    Have you ever been inspired by a fabric pattern but not sure how to use it in your home decor? Don't worry, using eye-catching fabrics for home decor can be easy with the right tools and techniques.

    In this blog post, we'll discuss how to choose and incorporate the right upholstery fabric for your home decor, as well as cover how to measure fabric correctly. 

    Introduction to Creating Your Own Home Decor Using Upholstery Textiles

    Upholstery fabrics are a great way to add colour, pattern and texture to any space in your home. Whether you're looking for an accent wall covering,  pillows or something else entirely, fabrics can be a great starting point

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  2. How to Create Your Own Patterns and Designs for Fabric Printing

    How to Create Your Own Patterns and Designs for Fabric Printing

    Do you want to stand out from the crowd and show off your style? Creating your own patterns and designs for fabric printing is an excellent way to put a personal stamp on apparel, accessories, home décor items, and more.

    Whether you are interested in creating unique patterns for quilting projects or curious about what goes into printing logos onto t-shirt designs, there are many ways to customise upholstery fabric and other materials with your own patterns and ideas.

    In this blog, we cover what fabric printing is and provide a step-by-step guide to creating patterns and designs for printing on fabric.

    What is fabric printing?

    Fabric printing is a process

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  3. The Benefits of Using Linen for Your Projects

    The Benefits of Using Linen for Your Projects

    Are you looking for a long-lasting fabric for your sewing projects? Linen fabric is an excellent option to consider. Not only does linen boast incredible strength and breathability, it provides rich texture, vibrancy of hue, and comfort.

    Whether you’re making curtains, upholstering furniture or creating clothing from scratch, using linen fabric for your projects has several key benefits. We cover these in this blog, as well as tips on how to care for linen.

    What is Linen Fabric?

    Linen is a natural fibre made from the flax plant. It has been used as a textile material for centuries and is valued for its strength, absorbency, and durability. Linen fabric can be woven or knitted into fabric that’s

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  4. The History of Embroidery and How to Get Started With it

    The History of Embroidery and How to Get Started With it

    Embroidery has long been a popular way to personalise clothing and other fabrics, and its vibrant colours, textures, and patterns have made it an enduring craft. From fine needlework on upholstery fabric to simple monograms on jackets or bags, the possibilities for embroidery are practically endless.

    Whether you’re just starting out in this fascinating hobby or already well-versed in needlecraft techniques, this blog post will provide an overview of the history of embroidery as well as some helpful tips so that you can start creating beautiful designs yourself.

    What is Embroidery?

    At its most basic, embroidery is the art or craft of decorating fabric with needle and thread. It is one of the oldest forms

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