Fabrics and Fibers | Jean Kaori

Double Cloth Fabric is Two Fabrics in One

I finally had the chance to sew with double cloth fabric and loved it! Double cloth is a reversible fabric that can be separated into two pieces of cloth. The two pieces are not always the same type or color, which makes for interesting design opportunities. For example, the fabric I used is a charcoal…

What is Giza Cotton and is it the Best?

When I purchased the fabric I used for my Teddy Top, I selected a cotton/linen blend in a bold paisley print and a solid cotton shirting of “100% Giza cotton” from EOS Fabrics. At the time, I had no idea what Giza cotton was and how it differed from other cotton fabrics. I just really…

A New Teddy Top in a Cool Paisley Print

I made a new Teddy top for summer! Sewn in linen/cotton fabric in a bright paisley print, it features a high-low faced hem, a swingy shape, extended sleeves with cuffs, and a cool collar that can be worn folded or standing. The pattern is StyleArc’s Teddy Designer Top and it comes in a short length…

Jacquard Fabric Continues to Link Art and Technology

For my Pleat Jacket, I used a beautiful cotton/spandex jacquard fabric from EOS Fabrics. I loved the colors and pattern, but I didn’t know much about this type of fabric, so I did a bit of research. What is Jacquard Fabric? Jacquard fabrics are fabrics that are woven on a jacquard loom, which was patented…

The Magic of the Color Camel

Camel is a magical color. Timeless and elegant, the color describes the rich shades of a camel’s coat. While it hasn’t been a popular color in my wardrobe, I now have two articles of camel-colored clothing in my closet — my Retro Camel Coat and Connelly Cardigan — so I decided to explore the history…

Fleck Bulky Makes Knits With a High Cozy Factor

Woolfolk’s Fleck Bulky yarn is one of my new faves for designing cold-weather knits. It is a super bulky yarn that knits up into an incredibly soft and addictively squishy fabric. It has a cool rustic-yet-refined vibe, with its merino wool base and donegal wool flecks. Simple Designs Showcase Fleck Bulky Chunky Twist Cowl I…