ANTIQUE SATIN – a sateen or horizontal satin drapery fabric with horizontal (weft) slubs which imitate spun shantung silk. It is typically composed of approximately 60% rayon (the face yarn fiber) and 40%...
Eames, Panton, Kartell, Space Age, Herman Miller, Parker, Retro, Vintage...Whether you're looking for cool vintage items to decorate your modernist home or auctioning treasures from nanna's old house, a bit of...
The fabrics of Marimekko are some of the most highly sought after 20th century textiles. The Finnish company, now one of the world's largest textiles manufacturers, came on to the global fabrics, soft...
If you're a retro 50's chic or chicco !..Finding those vintage details and accessories you want is easy when you're not sure what you want .When you shop by foot and come home dissapointed thats harder when...
OILCLOTH Forget the old definition of oilcloth - the type of fabric that outdoor clothing used. New modern day oilcloths have embraced new technology. There are now a number of types of this style of fabric,...
A lighter is one of the most useful things invented (and not just for lighting fires) as it lets you suss out what's real and what's not. Basically, if it melts or burns- it's geneally a synthetic. But if it...
Ever found a piece of vintage fabric with little threads tied into the selvedge? And wondered what they were for...Well I have the answer. Thread tied into the selvedge is a marker put there by the weaver to...
To start off get a pattern that is marked as easy to sew.Next pick a fabric that is similar to one of your garments, a favorite blouse, skirt or dress that you just love and adore.Check what kind of...
These instructions on how to call for Heals of London fabrics came directly from one of their vintage swing tage. These instructions would apply to all vintage fabrics that are cotton gaberdine - Marimekko,...
Rarely is anything in life all black and white, but this year one of the hottest fashion trends sure is. The classic interplay of dark and light has taken centre stage. Black and white graphic flower prints,...