Nov 6, 2020 · Cotton is a fiber that’s woven, knitted, or felted to create a big range of fabrics. I’m going to explain 71 different types of cotton fabric, their names, and how they’re used. In terms …

Nov 21, 2020 · Cotton is a fiber that’s woven, knitted, or felted to create a big range of fabrics. This is part 2 of my cotton exploration (part 1 covers all the major cotton types). In this post, …

Jul 8, 2023 · Sewing a cotton fabric that you plan to tie-dye; Tips for using this thread: Cotton thread is notorious for shedding! Be sure to give your sewing machine a good clean once your …

May 31, 2023 · What is Pima cotton? A high-quality, long-staple cotton with a soft and luxurious feel, often used for clothing and bedding. Pima is a specific species of cotton – how this fabric …

Oct 16, 2020 · The needle you’ll need for non-stretch cotton is a Universal one, which is also called HAx1 or 130/705H . Use size 70/10 for really thin cotton like voile, size 80/12 for light to …

Apr 24, 2023 · Tencel and cotton are both fibers – Tencel cotton is a blend of both of these fibers. The blend could be an even 50/50 split, or be majority one or the other, depending on the …

May 3, 2022 · For example, if you’re dying a 60% cotton and 40% polyester t-shirt, a fiber-reactive dye is a good option (it suits cotton) – but there are some things to consider. Tips: Depending …

Jun 24, 2022 · Cotton poplin: a strong, structured, medium weight fabric. It does not suit drapey clothes. Cotton broderie anglais: lightweight fabric with embroidery and cut work, normally in a …

Nov 1, 2022 · How to dye Cotton or Linen (we recommend fiber-reactive dyes, but instructions for box dyes are also included) How to dye fabric with natural dyes (the same mixing principles …

Aug 16, 2022 · Denim is usually 100% cotton, so as long as yours is not a blend, it’s a great fabric to dye. Cotton fabrics take dye well, are stable when wet, and hard to damage during the …