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Best cotton fabric weight for men’s necktie?

October 12, 2021

Hi everyone,I need to provide a recommendation to a clothing sampler for the weight of cotton fabric I'd like to use for neckties. Does 100gsm to 150gsm sound about right?Thanks.
Dog Hair & Neoprene Help

September 2, 2021

Hello, I need some guidance.Does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean remove short white dog hair from athletic shoe linings soles? Usually these are removable and made from…
I NEED ECONOMICAL VERY LIGHT PLASTIC OR (other) thin fabric. WHERE WOULD I GO?

September 1, 2021

HI, I DO NEED to find lightweight thin plastic fabric again, I just use it around the house. If I do anything like fabric painting it protects furniture from paint.…
home dry or spot cleaning for viscose/wool/elastane and polyester/polyamide/elastane fabrics

August 31, 2021

Hi everyone,I have some viscose/wool/elastane and polyester/polyamide/elastane fabrics that should not be cleaned with water. Given that, dry cleaning is understandably required but I'm looking for a solution (no pun…
advice about garage to sewing room conversion and fabric storage

June 6, 2021

My family has just downsized to a much smaller home with no space for my sewing machine or fabrics. We also have a sort of run down old small barn…
sewing aids for the visually impaired

April 30, 2021

I am leader of a sewing group at my church. There are several of the ladies that have vision problems. Can you suggest tools and techniques to use?
Fabric Stores in Miami Florida

April 24, 2021

What is the best store in Miami for silk fabric of all types
Soft fabric for baby clothes

March 17, 2021

Hi Threads Family!I have a 11 month daughter who suffers from moderate eczema, since she was a new born. Fortunately, we have managed to keep her flare-ups at bay by …
Fabric identification

March 13, 2021

I am trying to work out what type of fabric this is (the darker fabric at the bottom with the raw edge). It has a stretch to it and is…
Mother of the Groom

February 28, 2021

Hello! I am planning a dress for my son’s early September wedding. The wedding is rustic themed with the men wearing tuxedo jackets with jeans and the women wearing formal…

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Fabric Guidance Archives - Page 2 of 5

Best cotton fabric weight for men’s necktie?

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home dry or spot cleaning for viscose/wool/elastane and polyester/polyamide/elastane fabrics

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Best cotton fabric weight for men’s necktie?

Dog Hair & Neoprene Help

I NEED ECONOMICAL VERY LIGHT PLASTIC OR (other) thin fabric. WHERE WOULD I GO?

home dry or spot cleaning for viscose/wool/elastane and polyester/polyamide/elastane fabrics

advice about garage to sewing room conversion and fabric storage

sewing aids for the visually impaired

Fabric Stores in Miami Florida

Soft fabric for baby clothes

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