Nylon fabric is a synthetic polymer fabric that is exceptionally strong and elastic. It is tough, abrasion-resistant, and easy to wash or to dye. Nylon also has many uses, such as clothing applications, and functional applications such as tire cords, ropes, seatbelts, carpet, hoses, conveyor belts, sleeping bags, tents, parachutes, and some civil engineering materials. …
Applique is a technique used in sewing where you stitch smaller pieces of fabric to a larger one to make a pattern or design. There are many different types of applique styles that you can learn and get into. One thing to consider before you start to get into the applique hobby is getting and …
If you sew, or craft with the fabric, you are likely very familiar with cotton, polyester, linen, and other fabric types. What about the less common fabric: jute? Jute fabric is not as standard and might not be something that you have previously heard about, at least not under that name. Can you iron jute …
Fabric markers give you a way to paint on your fabric without using your typical fabric paint and brush. This can be especially useful if you are trying to paint thin or precise lines. Can fabric markers be washed? Fabric markers contain permanent colors that are made from dyes, paint, and even ink, and are …
Fabric markers are a great tool when it comes to drawing designs on fabric. They are a great way to make thin and precise lines without having to try to use fabric paint and a brush. Fabric markers are ideally used for fabric, but this is not the only thing that they can be used …
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Patchwork and quilting, while often thought of as the same thing, are actually very different and distinct forms of art that are created through the use of fabric. If you are just starting out in the world of quilting, it might be tough for you to tell the difference between the two, but if you …
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Fabric paint is a great way to customize your fabric’s color and design, allowing endless possibilities. Even though fabric paint is made to work with fabric, it does not act the same on all fabric types. Below, I have broken down three different types of fabric and how they react to fabric paint. How Do …
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Using fabric blinds and curtains can give your home an upscale and sophisticated feel, that is, until your beautiful fabric blinds become dirty and stained. Because it can be wasteful and expensive to replace your blinds every time they get a stain or begin to look dirty, you will probably want to wash them. Can …
Can Fabric Blinds be Washed & Cleaned? Here’s How! Read More »
When you think of fabric, laminate is probably not what springs to mind. Some examples of laminate fabrics are oilcloths, vinyl, chalkboard fabrics, and some types of faux leathers. These items are really great to have around the house but can be pricy to purchase. Instead, why not make them yourself? Can you laminate fabric …
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Fabric dye is a great way to help you get a custom look for your fabric. However, fabric dye can have many other purposes! Can fabric dye be used on wood? Fabric dye can be used on more surfaces than just fabric. Other surfaces that you can use fabric dye on include wood and wicker. …
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