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- September 18, 2021There are many ways to upcycle furniture to refresh your interiors, and revamping the upholstery is a great start.
- September 15, 2021If you love crafting, you’ll know that scrap fabric is hard to avoid. So before you throw those scrap pieces of fabric away, there are tons of other ways that you can use this material.
- September 13, 2021Bold and bright clothing always makes a statement. At Dalston Mill Fabrics, we have a fantastic range of fabrics that are the perfect base for your next textile creations. This colour palette is ideal for dresses, tops and shirts.
- September 13, 2021Pet accessories are rising in popularity, and it's not hard to see why. The range of coats, bibs and fleece jackets for our four-legged friends offers tons of choices to keep them looking cute and comfortable. However, you could also make your own for a completely unique look. Pets always make us smile, so why not treat your furry friend to a unique crafting creation for cuteness overload.
- June 03, 2021Traditionally, many people associate denim fabrics with blue jeans and jackets. But, there are many different types of denim fabric available.
- June 03, 2021Over the years, we’ve seen numerous styles of jeans grace the catwalks and high street. Everything from baggy denim to skinny jeans is among the most popular trends. However, finding the right fit is still one of the most challenging aspects of bagging your perfect pair.
- May 05, 2021When we think of denim fabric, we naturally think of blue denim. The colour blue has long been associated with denim fabrics, and for good reason. There are a high number of different blue denim items such as jeans, denim jackets, denim shirts, and other accessories.
- April 19, 2021
Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect fabric for a fashion garment or a piece of upholstery, choosing between velvet, velour and velveteen can be tricky. Each fabric has a rich texture unlike most other materials and offers a luxe finish regardless of design. However, although similar, each of these three fabrics is crafted differently and has unique properties that make them more distinctive than you might have first thought.
- April 15, 2021
No item fabric is more synonymous with American culture as denim. It has a rich history and is embedded in popular culture. A bi-product is we still use American weights and measures when describing denim material - which can be confusing for us Brits! Use this tool to help figure out the difference between and 4oz and 12oz and how best to use them.
- March 18, 2021
Stretch fabric is used in everything from underwear to sports clothing. Its elastic fibres offer a versatile material and unique properties that benefit the wearer. From increasing resistance of a garment to enhancing water absorbency, stretch fabric is a top choice for many clothing producers.