Archive for the ‘Fashion & Accessories’ Category

What fabrics were popular during the 1980s?

Thursday, December 18th, 2008
fabrics
car0line_s2 asked:


What fabrics were popular(OR USED A LOT) during the 80s?

Tina

What are some fabrics that are fuzzy like fleece?

Thursday, December 18th, 2008
fabrics
William Wiseone asked:


I am trying to buy a sort of, fuzzy coat, I was wondering, what are some other fabrics that are a bit fuzzy? The ones I know are fleece, angora, and velour (sort of).

What are some others?

Gene

Does anyone know of somewhere I can buy very inexpensive but edgy fabrics?

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
fabrics
queester asked:


I am a hairstylist going to school for a second degree in fashion. We have all of these projects to do but I just don’t have alot of money. My professor keeps telling me to look online for cheap fabrics but I can’t find anywhere that has inexpensive yet edgy fabrics. Anyone know of anywhere I can look??

Lynn

What are the most comfortable fabrics to wear that still look upscale?

Monday, December 8th, 2008
fabrics
Karabella asked:


I am looking for a comfortable fabric for a clothing line that is comfortable to wear but still stylish and can be dressed up or down.

Gene

How to find fabrics for clothing online?

Saturday, November 15th, 2008
fabrics
Trixe S asked:


I have several sketches of clothing designs from formal dresses to suits, but I don’t know where to buy fabrics for these things. HELP! No one has been able to help yet. So ten to best answer immediately.

Lillie

What kind of fabrics would you use for making an over the shoulder bag?

Sunday, November 9th, 2008
fabrics
Kaytee asked:


I want to make a large over size bag that goes over the shoulder. Just one strap though. And I wanted a durable fabric. But, if someone knew of good fabrics that are both durable and are relatively cheap, I’d love to do a swatches of fabric for the purse.

Ron

what is the best online to buy yards of various fabrics for fashion designs?

Thursday, November 6th, 2008
fabrics
Sean B asked:


I’m thinking about getting back into fashion design and there are no stores around me that sell decent fabrics. Any suggestions?

Doris

Is it safe to use cooking utensils for cooking once it had been used to dye fabrics?

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
fabrics
Student asked:


Basically, I just bought some fabric dye and the instruction calls for simmering the fabric for 20 minutes and dye for an hour.

I really like that pot for cooking, however it is the only pot I have that are big enough for dying fabrics.

Connie

Why is silk so expensive?

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Fabric processing
Jen asked:


or why is it considered to be one of the most, if not, the most luxurious fabric in the world? Would it be the texture? because I’ve felt silk and I think satin feels better…or is it the process of making the silk? Is it stronger than most fabrics? I just never understood that.

Tim

What fabrics do middle aged people wear these days?

Saturday, October 18th, 2008
fabrics
Nikhil N asked:


i want to know what fabrics do middle aged people(age ranging from 35 to 60) wear these days?

Stella