by christeenjacobs | Oct 7, 2021 | Uncategorised
What is a Nap? When you run you hand down the fabric you can feel that it is smooth one way and rough when you run your hand the other way., Patterns will tell you how much fabric depending on whether it is *with nap or **without nap. Fabrics with nap? In some...
by christeenjacobs | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
Sometimes, when you see fabric in just the right colour, with a pattern that you have instantly fallen in love with, it can be hard not to buy it. But the truth is that some fabrics are so hard to work with especially if you are a beginner, that only the most...
by christeenjacobs | Sep 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
Getting to know fabrics. Choosing fabric is the most important step in sewing a garment. The wrong choice can mean wasted money and disappointment, and we have all been there at some point. Fortunately, there is usually more than one “right” fabric for any sewing...
by Christeen Jacobs | Aug 10, 2018 | Fabric, Fabric shoppping, Sewing
I always look forward to shopping for fabric when I am overseas. The chance of finding the piece of fabric or button that nobody else has is enticing. My Singapore fabric shopping trip held the promise of great shopping, but sometimes truth and reality are metres...
