Monthly Archives: April 2022

Batik fabric is a popular choice for making quilts, soft furnishings, scarves, clothing and more, thanks to the fact that it is versatile and easy to work with. But where did batik originate, and how is it made? Read on to learn everything you need to know about this popular fabric.

Calico is incredibly versatile, and one of its most common uses is in garment design. It is a cheap material and, therefore, can be used to show a mock-up of a proposed garment before it is made using the final fabric. These dummy garments are known as ‘toiles’.

A few short weeks ago, the weather teased us with a taster of long, warm days and plenty of rays, and everyone got a little bit excited. It was time to ditch the boots and oversized coats, favouring flip-flops and vest tops. Then to ruin the mood, mother nature sent the mercury plummeting, and we were plunged back into the depths of winter.