Chintz & Company on Homer St (Photo credit: t-dot-s-dot)
A variety of contemporary fabrics. From the left: evenweave cotton, velvet, printed cotton, calico, felt, satin, silk, hessian, polycotton. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Have you ever made your own clothes? Many of us believe this is an art left to fashion designers. When I was young, I took sewing classes in hopes to become the next famous designer. I made some cute pieces that received many compliments. Of course, I’m older now and those items have long gone to the good will. If only I saved a few. My creations of the 70′s may have made a comeback. If you like to sew your own clothing, there is a great youtube site to check out for tips on creating your own one of a kind designs. Learn how to make your own gladiator sandals, necklaces, shirts, hobo bags, scarves, costumes and much more. This site incluces how to videos and information about sewing. Visit:
http://www.youtube.com/threadbanger
below is a list of textiles and fabrics to use to create your own designs.
acetate
acrylic
alpaca
angora
barathea
batiste
boucle
brocade
calico
canvas
cashmere
Electrically conducting yarn (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Harris tweed fabric (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
calico
canvas
cashmere
chantilly lace
Terry cloth. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
challis
chenille
chiffon
chintz
corduroy
cotton
crepe
crochet
dacron
damask
denim
elastic
eponge
- Pills on a knit fabric (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
faille
felt
flannel
gabardine
gauze
georgette
ginham
guernsey
ikat
jacquard
jersey
kasha
kersey
lame
lastex
leather
linen
loden
macrame
madras
melton
merino
mohair
nankeen
nylon
polyester
rayon
sailcloth
satin
shantung
sheepskin
silk
spandex
suede
taffeta
tartar
tuele
tweed
twill
velour
velvet
velveteen
vicuna
viscose
voile
wool
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