Hi any advice would be super appreciated, and if I'm the wrong sub, please let me know.

I have a headboard that I love, but it's not going to fit into my new design.

Have any of you painted a headband fabric? How did it go? I have now clue as to how to do this...thank you all!

I am trying to make some baggy pants with 100% terry cotton but i can’t find a good website to get every one is a mix of cotton with poly

They were family heirlooms, so I'd like to replace them. I'm not a fabric arts person, though, and have no idea how to sew efficiently. These ornaments are basically two pieces of cloth cut in the shape of a tree, a moose, a santa, etc, etc... and then were sewn along the edges, flipped right side out, and stuffed with cotton before being sewn shut. Since I don't want to learn to sew just to make these ornaments, is there a permanent glue or tape I can use in place of sewing the edges together?

Which sewing machine is good for apparel the baby lock II Lyric or a Bernina 830? Also what sewing machine would you suggest to start a clothing company aside from industrial sewing machine.

In the future I do plan on getting an industrial Juki but for right now what would work for an at home clothing company?

Trying to find some information about making a hooded cloak for some 1/12 action figures. Are there any companies that make patterns for this?

I'm a life model looking for some props for an upcoming event, and I need to get my hands on the most sheer fabric possible. I can't attach a photo, however if you google La Fornarina, you will see the fabric in question from the Renaissance. The model is draped with fabric that seems perfectly see through, of undetermined colour and almost "watery" in texture. I'm not sure if this fabric was a fiction of the artist's mind, or if there's any similar textile I can get my hands on today, so your knowledge and suggestions are really appreciated!

I'm looking to add some jewels to a blazer, but I want it to be sturdy enough to stay on for a night out BUT I want to remove the jewels later to use the blazer for a different event. Someone mentioned Elmers Washable... is there something else I can use? Or is that my best bet.

Hi all! I'm looking for a quilt cotton fabric with buckets on it. Preferably metal buckets like you might find on a farm themed set, but any buckets work as long as it's not patterned sand buckets. I don't need a whole lot, a quarter yard at most so if you have links at all I'd be grateful.

I've been having a lot of difficulty finding a fabric that fits because my searches always brings up patterns to make fabric buckets, which is very much not what I'm looking for.

This will be used in a quilt so it needs to be 100% cotton, preferably quilting cotton for quality.

Any help is appreciated, thanks!

Hey so I’m looking to buy some fabrics what are some good stores to get good quality fabrics I’m also looking for in person stores in uk London.

Wools, cotton, some nylons as well. I’m also looking to knit so I guess yearn as well

Hi! I have a start-up clothing brand based in the Philippines, and I’m looking for an affordable yet high quality fabric supplier. I’m mainly looking for 100% cotton, fleece, french terry, oxford, poly-cotton, and denim.

Thank you!

Hi there, I'm looking to source a fabric similar to the one shown in the backdrop of the image, it's like a silky crinkley mint green fabric. I'm new to the fabric space so any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

https://images.app.goo.gl/oqaG1q5rpfQaoK719

A few years ago I purchased a length of the fabric Brompton Road Lime. I used the fabric for curtains and while they look beautiful, I noticed their length varies depending on the temperature in the room. When it is warm the fabric shrinks slightly lengthwise, and when it's cold it lengthens. It's not a very big difference, only 2-3 cms, but it's definitely noticeable because I made them floor length and tried to make them fit perfectly.

I have never seen this type of behaviour in fabrics before and I was wondering whether there is any kind of treatment I could apply to it, so that they stay one length.

Hello, everyone! I’m new here, so nice to meet you all. I’m looking for advice on picking a silk fabric for a specific purpose: I want to tailor a pair of pants for dancing, specifically for tango argentino. I’ve looked into some options but got a bit lost with all the different types of silk available, and I’d love some guidance!

From what I understand, tango pants need to balance elegance and flow with enough durability to handle active movement. They should be comfortable, with a nice drape and ideally a bit of stretch or flexibility. I’ve come across types like charmeuse, crepe, twill, and georgette, but I’m unsure which would work best for tango.

Any tips on the pros and cons of different silk types, especially in terms of how they move and hold up over time? Also, if there are any other considerations I should keep in mind (like weight, sheen, or care requirements), I’d love to hear about them. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

I’m looking for a skin like fabric/leather I can tattoo on for a project. Any recommendations?

If anyone can point me to a seamless file of one or both of these I’d appreciate it!

https://imgur.com/a/Zdyo7KM

Hello!

I am having trouble gluing a sort of laminate like logo on a pair of shorts. They appeared to start pealing off. I attempted to use a generic fabric glue off amazon to repair it but it doesn’t seem to hold.

Any recommendations?

I’m trying to make one of those no-sew fleece blankets with the ties along the edges to hold the two fabric pieces together. I want one side to be a black and white chevron pattern and I cannot for the life of me seem to find that anywhere. I tried multiple craft stores in my area but they didn’t have that specific pattern, so I tried searching online but I can’t seem to find either the correct fabric with the pattern or the pattern with the correct fabric. Anybody know where I might be able find this?

Hi all! I got a red arm sleeve to wear that I'd like my friends and family close to me to sign their names and maybe a small message. I've been doing some research on white markers to buy for this and I didn't realize there was such a large selection! I thought I'd ask people here to get any recommendations or opinions. Thank you!

Hello!

I'm trying to find a somewhat inexpensive fabric that can hold paint very well. Google gave a lot of conflicting information about fabric types (though it directed me to some reddit threads for good advice on how to use acrylic paint on fabric, such as using fabric softener to thin it some).

I'm looking for a fabric that's:

1. Not too expensive (will ultimately be at least approx 5' diameter circle)

2. Holds paint vibrantly

3. Lightweight (will be lifted vertically and I don't want it to snap the supports)

4. Able to fold somewhat easily (will be folded down like a bustle/skirt when not on display)

This won't be for a true garment per se but more of an accessory, so I'm not terribly concerned about the paint cracking unless the repeated folding + lifting might create an issue.

I'm also open to suggestions about other paints, but due to there being such a large surface area to paint, I'm mostly wanting to stick with less expensive acrylics that I can purchase large amounts of. There won't be a lot of detail work as its meant to be viewed from afar.

Open to any advice!

Hi, i have an old white ski jacket that i suspect is waterproof. It's really bland but it's a pity to throw it away so i was thinking of painting over it. Is it possible to paint over it with normal textile paint mixed with finishing liquid? Does someone know if it will stay on or if it will be a disaster in snow etc.? I tried finding tutorials but can't find any tips anywhere. Any kind of recommendation would be helpful

Is it okay to put paint on a shirt and put a top coat after??

Hey guys! Does anyone have a good alternative to bengaline? Something that is as stretchy and holds its structure. It's for a top, and I want it to be good quality/high end style. I just don't love the look/texture of the bengaline as it seems quite matte/work-look attire. Thank you kindly :)

Hello! I'm adding some new items to my closet; however, I'm really trying to avoid fabrics that get loose and saggy during the day.

I have a jumpsuit like this. It looks great out of the wash, but after a few hours, it looks loose and frumpy. I end up avoid wearing this item for this reason, and I want to avoid purchasing clothes like this.

Why do some clothes keep their shape while others get loose? Is there a way to ensure I purchase clothes that maintain their shape? Lounge pants in the leg area or dresses at the hips and leg tend to do this to me the most.

I'm really trying to be mindful when I buy clothes and not waste, so any insight would help immensely.

Hey, do yall know what type of fabric is used to make this? And Whats the ratio of the cotton and polyester blend? Thank you!

https://imgur.com/a/977H7A2

I am looking for bralettes and the ONLY ones I seem to like are the ones with ribbed fabric but I hate how they show up under tshirts. Would I be able to iron them out completely or should I just keep searching for a smooth one. Thanks in advance!! :)

https://imgur.com/a/X9K2WDu

Hey everyone, thanks in advance, I have been driving myself crazy trying to identify the name of the weave on a casual button down shirt I bought on clearance years ago... I have been unable to find anything else with a similar material, but it fits me so well, breathes nicely and has been so durable, I'd love to find a similar shirt.

Bonus question: what is the name of the speckled pattern?

I'm nervous about taking a silk dress to the dry cleaners in case it gets damaged by the chemicals. It's going to be my wedding dress so the stakes are high!

What questions should I ask the dry cleaners to suss whether they have experience with this material and old garments? And can anyone tell me what kind of silk the dress is? Thanks!

Here is a photo (for some reason I can't attach it to this post so have uploaded it to Dropbox):
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5x5k2cm5fikz2iyllu7uh/Screenshot-2024-11-10-at-10.32.41.png?rlkey=05t194h63roh4ccp9mjnpg6jw&st=r8shpqf1&dl=0

I've a cosplay I'd like to do of a medieval fantasy beastman character. They're a cat person with fur. Dungeon Meshi's Izutsumi.

It's been a process to find what I want to use but after many a thrifting trip I discovered that some leggings, especially winter ones, have a fur inside. This is honestly perfect to replicate the fur of the characters body. The simple solution would be to turn a pair of leggings inside out, but I'd like to try and match it up to the characters fur pattern, so I was curious about what that legging fabric is?

Does anyone know what fabric used in leggings that give it that animalistic fur?

I'm going to be both comfy on the inside of the cosplay, and the outside, ideally. Super fluffy and cuddly.