I don’t know about your local JoAnn’s Fabric store but mine has two rows of fabric devoted to “special occasion” fabric. The satins, taffetas, and brocades that are made into prom, party, and bridesmaids dresses are almost universally made from one fiber: Acetate. We’ll find out why it is such a popular fiber for special . . . → Read More: Acetate: The Top Choice for Bridesmaids and Prom Dresses The World Over
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One of my very favorite fabrics to use is rayon. I love the feel and drape of it. On the Sewing Circle email list, I would smugly talk about how I only use natural fabrics such as cotton, silk, and rayon. The only problem is that I found out a couple of years ago that . . . → Read More: What Do Artificial Silk and Bombs Have In Common? In yesterday’s podcast, which I didn’t get to post about because I was on a class field trip (details to be shared later), I share with you what I’ve learned so far about textiles and industrial sewing machines. I also discuss my upcoming 30th! class reunion (and I just say that I remember when my . . . → Read More: Podcast: Back In School |
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