Fabricmonger to the Crowns

Fabricmonger to the Crowns

Linen was a major fabric in the Egyptian dynasties: pre-680AD they had what we identify as huckabuck; tabby with a looped pile; herringbone, lozenge and rosette twills; honeycomb weave. Other weaves are recorded in guild regulation in 1456 and have been found in...
Fabric For Couture Sewing

Fabric For Couture Sewing

I’m afraid the fabric prices will soon be going up because of the rising oil prices too….shipping is a bummer. Manufacturing costs are increasing…American manufacturing costs are skyrocketing. Shipping from abroad is exorbitant. All this is a VERY...
Glossary Of Fabric Terms

Glossary Of Fabric Terms

NOTE: TERMS LABELED “MEDIEVAL” ARE FROM 900 TO 1600 AD. I have not verified their use in later eras. These are only very short descriptions that I found doing research in many different books. I don’t guarantee that you will find the same definitions...