Fabric Literacy
A Ripstop Grid Does Not Tell You Whether Fabric Is Waterproof
Separate ripstop weave, coatings and finished-product construction when checking whether a fabric suits a project exposed to rain.
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Fabric Literacy
Compare drape, opacity, stretch and surface on a fabric swatch before choosing material for a sewing project.
Fabric Literacy
Velvet Has a Direction: Check the Nap Before Cutting
Check velvet’s directional appearance, label your pattern pieces and plan a consistent cutting layout before sacrificing fabric to a colour mismatch.
Fabric Literacy
A Fabric Swatch Can Tell You More Than Its Fibre Label
Compare drape, opacity, stretch and surface on a fabric swatch before choosing material for a sewing project.