Category: Fabrics and Fibers
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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…
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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…
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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…