Composition: Uses: Full pans, A-lin skirts, boxy shirts, and full dresses. Pre-Wash: No. Needle: Fine point or ball point in 70/10 HJ or 70/10 HM. Thread: Cotton. Special Notes: History of the Fabric: Rayon is also known as Viscose. Its origins start in 1897, but mass production of the fibers didn't start until 1899. The name Rayon was adopted in 1924. Rayon as a clothing textile didn't start until theh 1930s.
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 4:58 pm
Sateen
Composition: Uses: Pajamas, blouses, dresses, skirts, Pre-Wash: Needle: Special Notes: History of the Fabric:
Composition: Uses: Wedding gowns, evening dresses, purses, Shirts, skirts. Pre-Wash: No necessary Needle: 70/10 HJ or HM Thread: Cotton or silk fine machine embroidery. Special Notes: History of the Fabric: Satin has it's origins in the Tang and Northern Song periods of Chinese history. It was introduced into Europe in the 12th Century with Italy starting Satin production. Because of the import prices during this period, it was a material for the wealthy.
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:13 pm
Santung
Composition: Uses: Dresses, wedding gowns, blouses, men’s shirts, vests, tailored pants, evening wear, girl’s dresses Pre-Wash: Needle: Special Notes: History of the Fabric: The origins for this textile is Shandong, China. It's known to reach Europe during the Renaissance period.
Composition: Uses: Nightgowns, lingerie, robes, eveningwear, blouses, suits, sport coats, curtains, pillow ruffles, parachutes, bicycle tires, medical dressings Pre-Wash: Needle: 60/8, 70/10 Special Notes: History of the Fabric: Silk was invented in China using the cocoons of the silk worm Legend says that it was invented 6500 BC by the wife of Legendary Emperor Xi Ling-Shi. When she noticed the threads on the mulberry trees. With the rise of the Silk Road, many cultures learned how to do the process themselves. Because of it's limited time for gathering each year, silk is one of the most expensive fabrics out there. Silk has be prized and highly valued since early history. During Ancient and Midieval periods the only want to get silk was through the silk roads, until the techinques were carried into Europe and was wide spread by the 11th century.
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:09 pm
Spandex
Composition: Polyester Uses: form fitting clothing such as shorts, leggings, shirts, bodysuits, active/athletic wear, stretch lining Pre-Wash: No need to. Needle: Stretch Needles Special Notes: Do no use cotton thread with this fabric type. If you're using it for swimsuits or active wear it can rott in wet conditions. History of the Fabric: Developed during WWII as an alternative to rubber.
Composition: Uses: Shoes, jackets, gloves, hats, bags, apparel lining, seat covers, belts Pre-Wash: No necesary Needle: 70/10 HJ for lightweight and glovers sewing needle Thread: Polyester only Special Notes: History of the Fabric: Suede is the surface of animal hides and is one of the oldest forms of fabric. The term suede was not coined until 1859 and is from a French advertisement.
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:48 pm
Taffeta
Composition: Uses: Wedding gowns, evening wear, blouses, party attire, curtains, insulation, sleeping bags Pre-Wash: Not necessary Needle: 70/10 HJ or 70/10 HM Thread: Cotton Special Notes: History of the Fabric: The earliest records of taffeta is written in Middle English and was a popular material in historical costumes.
Composition: Uses: Towels and handcloths, water absorbtion Pre-Wash: No Needle: 80/12 H or 90/12 H Thread: Cotton or polyester Special Notes: History of the Fabric: The earliest forms of terrycloth trace back to 4000BC in both Egypt and Peru. The modern form of the material traces to the mid-19th century and based from a Turkish design.
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 5:17 pm
Tulle and Net
Composition: Uses: Petticoats, veils, tutus, evening gowns, floral, Pre-Wash: Nope. Needle: 70/10 H Thread: polyester or cotton Special Notes: History of the Fabric:
Composition: Uses: Jackets, pants, hats, trench coats, blazers, other outerwear, winter clothing, suit jackets, military uniforms (historically) Pre-Wash: Needle: Special Notes: History of the Fabric: Originally woven in 1700s by Scottish Farmers to help with the cold weather. It started to become popular in the Victorian period, but mostly with the upper class. It became popular with the middle class during the Edwardian period.
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 5:30 pm
Twill
Composition: Uses: Jeans, slacks, shirts, bedding Pre-Wash: Needle: Special Notes: History of the Fabric:
Composition: Uses: Pre-Wash: Needle: Special Notes: History of the Fabric:
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:51 pm
Velvet
Composition: Uses: Upholstery, wall hangings, dresses, eveningwear, formal robes, dresses, bedding, hats Pre-Wash: Dry clean Needle: stretch needles at 75/11 HS needed for stretch velvet, but sharps at 70/10 HJ or HM for regular velvet. Thread: Cotton, Polyester, or Silk. Special Notes: History of the Fabric: First woven during the middle ages. It was woven in Baghdad somewhere between 786-809. It was primarily used for royality. We know that it was in England no later than the 1300s.
-Velour Composition: Uses: Stage curtains, bathrobes, hats, dance wear, upholstery, jewelry cases, sweaters, jackets, pants, shirts, tracksuits, dresses Pre-Wash: Yes, prepare for shrink Needle: 75/11 HS Thread: Cotton or polyester. Special Notes: History of the Fabric: The earliest record of this fabric started in the 1840s.
-Velveteen Composition: Uses: Vest, Straight skirts, structured jackets, evening coats. Pre-Wash: Dry Clean Needle: 80/12 H Thread: Cotton or polyester. Special Notes: History of the Fabric:
Composition: Uses: Upholstery projects, handbags, aviod curved seams. Pre-Wash: Nope Needle: 70/10 HJ or 70/10 H for thin fabrics, 140/16 HJ for thicker Thread: Polyester Special Notes: History of the Fabric:
