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Choosing the right fabric for leggings

1 August 2018 by Danielle Leave a Comment

The right choice of fabric for leggings will make or break their success. So we put together this guide to looking for the right fabrics.

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The Difference Between Knits & Wovens

15 June 2018 by Danielle

Fabrics fall generally in two categories: Knits and Wovens.  In a nutshell your t shirts are made from knits and your button up shirts are made from wovens. 

Woven fabric is produced through weaving two sets of yarn. Examples include button up shirts, trousers, jeans, denim jackets.

Knit fabric is produced by interloping (or knitting) one set of yarn. Examples include leggings, t shirts, sweaters, underwear.

Does it matter?

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High Waisted Knickers

6 May 2018 by Danielle Leave a Comment

We made our glamorous high waisted knickers and even an extra two pairs in some sassy leopard print for the Thread Den balcony! Read the class description.

Vintage fabric central panel feature with hot pink knit White and silver dot knit with cream knit

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Felicity’s Dragon Sweater

30 April 2018 by Danielle Leave a Comment

Check out Felicity’s sweater made in class. We’re calling it “the mother of dragons” sweater. This was made in our Undercover Sweater Workshop. Felicity found both the dragons print knit fabric and her contrasting knit fabric at Spotlight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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