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What is Fabric Shrinkage and How to Measure It

Have you ever wondered why your favorite shirt feels tighter after a wash or why the curtains you bought seem shorter than when you first hung them up? The answer lies in a phenomenon called fabric shrinkage. It’s...

How to Sew Garments: A Beginner’s Guide

When it comes to personal style and sustainability, knowing how to sew your own garments is an invaluable skill. Not only does it allow you to create unique pieces tailored to your own taste and body shape, but it can...

Man Made Fibers: Exploring Different Types

Have you ever thought about how the clothes we wear, the carpets we walk on, and the curtains we hang all have one thing in common? Yes, fibers! More specifically, man made fibers. These ingenious inventions have...