To all my fellow students...
I went fabric shopping today and thanks to two lovely ladies at fabric city ,they made my stay a little less dreadful. As a student i still go there with a few questions and i am very appreciative every time i can get an answer.
So to make your lives easier,i researched some useful tips on what to remember when buying fabric.
On Fabric Quality
- Check the fabric content to see what maintenance it requires to keep looking good. Make sure that its something you will have no difficulty doing and its something you want to do.
- Let your sense-of-touch be your judge. Fabric must feel pleasant inside and out.
- Squeeze a handful of fabric for wrinkle reaction. Before buying, ask yourself if its really something you need.
- Fabrics that drape smoothly flows smoothly.
- Quality made linen, organdy, organza and taffeta must look and stay crisp.
Things to remember
- Buy always the best quality that you can afford.
- Don't ignore workmanship.
- Make sure you have the poise to carry through whatever you wear.
- Too tight clothing is not comfortable even if it looks extremely good on you.
- Too tight clothing tends to break fast.
- Check for stretching of the garment. Elasticity must be checked before buying.
- Watch out for fabrics that may shrink, expand or discolor.
Fabrics that may discolor or bleed
Silk , cotton, linen
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