What does Nap have to do with Sewing? It’s interesting how different crafts have their own vocabulary. Sewing is no different. So, when someone asks about a nap, what are they talking about? Do they really want to know about an afternoon snooze? No, of course not. The nap in sewing refers to a fabric’s […]
Fabrics
What is Poplin Fabric?
Poplin Offers Seamstresses Versatility. Poplin fabric is defined by its construction. It is commonly used in clothing, upholstery, quilting and crafting projects. Its advantages are numerous – it has a subtle sheen coating, is soft to the touch and with a glazed finish. Poplin comes in various weights – from thin lightweight fabric to heavyweight […]
What is Muslin Fabric?
Muslin fabric is a plain weave, cotton fabric and considered to be one of the world’s oldest fabrics. The versatile material gets its name from the Iraq city of Mosul, where Europeans first encountered it. However, historians have proved that the origin of this material comes from Bangladesh and was then traded in the Middle […]