Silky smooth fabrics are so gorgeous to wear but for a sewist, they can be a challenge. The most important thing is to take time and be gentle with your fabrics! Here are some of our top tips on how to choose a silky fabric, what tools to use and more. 

What is Corduroy?  Corduroy is a 'cut-pile' fabric, which means the threads are looped and cut.  It features raised ridges that run vertically down the fabric. It looks like a 'cord' .These come in a range of sizes, from 'baby' corduroy to the regular size. It's is a soft fabric which has a nap (direction of fibres, run your hand both ways along the fabric and you'll see what we mean!). What...

Pleated fabrics create a gorgeous dimensional effect and is a popular fabric choice for high end designers. Here we'll share a little bit about pleated fabrics, how they're made and how to sew pleated fabric.

Knits, Jersey, Interlock, what does it all mean? Read our blog about knit fabrics, where to buy them, how to sew them and how they are made.