Tag: crafts
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Chair Upholstery – What People make with Vintage Fabric.
Vintage 1950s Sanderson linen union fabric ‘lytton’ has been used to cover two vintage chairs. Sara took weeks re-building and covering these chairs at her upholstery class. What a brilliant job she has done. Linen union fabric is a blend of linen and cotton, making it very strong and durable, so ideal for upholstery work.…
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Vintage Brocade Fabric & the Jacquard Loom
Brocade is a decorative woven fabric with a raised pattern made to mimic embroidery. It was originally made using silk for rich dress making fabric, as in this bustle dress from 1880’s. The Jacquard loom was introduced in 1804 , using a series of punched cards it made it easier to weave the complicated patterns…
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Wool fabric – for cold weather.
Clothing made from wool fabric has always been considered the best for wearing in cold weather, it traps heat and will prevent the body from cooling. Wool absorbs moisture, but stays warmer than many other fabrics, it is also inherently flame retardant. So a good choice for clothing when the weather gets colder. A lovely soft…
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What People Make with the Fabric I sell – Quilts & Tweed Hearts by Lorraine.
Over the last few years Lorraine has been buying mixed bundles of fabric from me, making unusual and interesting things with it. Here are some of the finished products which she makes and sells at her local craft fairs in the Cotswolds. Beautifully finished padded hearts often scented with rosewater made using different designs of tweed and liberty prints.…
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What People Make with the Fabric I sell- Gerda Bags
Unique hand made bags from Gerda Bags, who sell from their Etsy shop and Folksy shop .. As well as unusual bags, Gerda makes bunting, glasses cases, pencil cases and purses, all beautifully finished. It was a lovely surprise to be browsing her facebook page to find this slouchy tote bag made using cotton fabric she…
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