Michele recently requested information about what fabrics could replace old fabrics from the late 19th and early 20th century. These fabrics include Indian Head, cambric or linen cambric, Cloth of Gold and Quadriga Cloth. Cambric is still in production.Summer Fashion – Daily News & Analysis http://news.google.com Sat, 22 Mar 2014 22:53:44 GMT Daily News & AnalysisSummer FashionDaily News & AnalysisOne can mix and match with cool colours like aquamarine, light blue and nautical colours like navy blue, red and white,” she says adding that apart from cotton and linen, fabrics like cambr … Indian Head hasn’t been manufactured since the 1960’s. Quadriga is still found in vintage fabric stashes.vintage_ads: 1951 Good Housekeeping: Quadriga fabric http://vintage-ads.livejournal.com Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:25:59 GMT 1951 Good Housekeeping: Quadriga fabric. 1951 ad for Quadriga cloth. Tags: 1950s, 1951, children, clothing, sewing · 60in3 wrote in vintage_ads: ←Orange Weekend: 1982 Kraft Barbecue Sauce · branwynn wrote in … I remember these fabrics and wish I could still purchase some, especially Indian Head. Cloth of Gold is not being manufactured either. I don’t know of any fabric that has been produced to specifically replace these vintage fabrics. For the most part, the advertising is an “improved” or a “new” rather than replacing the old. Judith@fabrics.net Judith has been studying and writing about fabrics for over 50 years. Passionate about textiles, she explains that researching is like collecting clues to build the full picture of each subject. Judith always looks for the sunny side of life.
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Michele recently requested information about what fabrics could replace old fabrics from the late 19th and early 20th century. These fabrics include Indian Head, cambric or linen cambric, Cloth of Gold and Quadriga Cloth. Cambric is still in production.Summer Fashion – Daily News & Analysis http://news.google.com Sat, 22 Mar 2014 22:53:44 GMT Daily News & AnalysisSummer FashionDaily News & AnalysisOne can mix and match with cool colours like aquamarine, light blue and nautical colours like navy blue, red and white,” she says adding that apart from cotton and linen, fabrics like cambr … Indian Head hasn’t been manufactured since the 1960’s. Quadriga is still found in vintage fabric stashes.vintage_ads: 1951 Good Housekeeping: Quadriga fabric http://vintage-ads.livejournal.com Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:25:59 GMT 1951 Good Housekeeping: Quadriga fabric. 1951 ad for Quadriga cloth. Tags: 1950s, 1951, children, clothing, sewing · 60in3 wrote in vintage_ads: ←Orange Weekend: 1982 Kraft Barbecue Sauce · branwynn wrote in … I remember these fabricsand wish I could still purchase some, especially Indian Head. I don’t know of any fabric that has been produced to specifically replace these vintage fabrics. For the most part, the advertising is an “improved” or a “new” rather than replacing the old. Judith@fabrics.net
Penny, owner of Specialty Outdoors updated her web site a few weeks ago. We caught up with her to ask a few questions about her sewn products manufacturing business. How did you get started in the sewn product business? I was first exposed when I took a job with back pack company MountainSmith, run by entrepreneur Patrick Smith, in the early 80’s. The company was in his garage when I started there, doing a little bit of everything with the job title of “Sewing Supervisor”. I was with them as they moved into their first facility and into national distribution. More of Penny’s story can be seen at “How Did You Get Into This?” Penny and her husband and two children are very involved in sports of all kinds such as road and mountain biking, snow skiing, hiking, camping, whitewater boating to name a few. What education or training you would recommend to anyone in your type of business? Certainly having background or training in basic business management practices, especially how they relate to small/home business is essential. What gets you up and excited about your business each morning? I love the people I get to meet and their stories. They are so happy that I can solve their problem for them. This customer had burned the sleeve of her jacket right by the cuff. Penny had to find fabric that blended with the coat fabric and mend the sleeve. The repaired cuff looks like it was never damaged. What is the least favorite part of your business? The administration involved with logging in and tracking items as they move throughout the system, plus the packing and shipping to return completed items. What do you see as the turning point in your business when you knew you were going to be successful? When I was able to set up pick up and drop off location in town, that really underscored that I was a local fixture for my services. Also, when I got my first factory certification from The North Face. What is the best new product that has become available in your field recently? Sergers that will do cover stitching have been a great innovation for small sewing businesses. They are very specific in the range of use they have, but make for a very professional finish in certain situations. Also the availability of “Sew Free” adhesives for welded seam construction has made my job easier….
Image via Flickr Cleaning homes after a flood can be daunting but taking one step at a time breaks up the huge task into smaller pieces. How to Clean Up Mold After a Flood — Health Hub from Cleveland … http://health.clevelandclinic.orgThu, 05 Sep 2013 10:01:05 GMT The symptoms of short-term mold exposure for many are mild, but can be serious for those with asthma and mold allergies. Act fast to remediate mold after a flood to protect your health. Fema has a booklet that you can print out at Dealing with Mold and Mildew in your Flood Damaged Home You may not have allergies to mold but to be on the safe side, wear masks when you are inside your water damaged home. Judith Judith@fabrics.net Judith has been studying and writing about fabrics for over 50 years. Passionate about textiles, she explains that researching is like collecting clues to build the full picture of each subject. Judith always looks for the sunny side of life.
Image via Flickr Before you store your summer clothes make sure they are clean and all spots have been removed. Excellent storage ideas from Houzz: 7 steps to packing away your seasonal clothes (and editing the rest) http://www.houzz.comThu, 08 Sep 2011 18:39:18 GMT As much as we may not want it to, fall is approaching, and we have to admit that summer is coming to an end. Out come the fall sweaters and winter coats that have been stored away. To make room for these… It’s that time of year when the sales are everywhere! Time to stock up while the discounts on white sales last! The Toronto Star – Out with the old and in with the new converge in final month of summer — … http://www.thestar.com/Aug 23 Summer clothing, linens and storage solutions. Linens and bedding (white sales), winter clothing, air conditioners, sneakers and exercise equipment. Look for Mother’s Day discounts on cosmetics, jewelry and women’s clothing. Enjoy! Judith Judith@fabrics.net Judith has been studying and writing about fabrics for over 50 years. Passionate about textiles, she explains that researching is like collecting clues to build the full picture of each subject. Judith always looks for the sunny side of life.
Re-creating New Memories From Wedding Dresses – The SandPaper http://news.google.comThu, 29 Aug 2013 16:34:38 GMT The SandPaperRe-creating New Memories From Wedding DressesThe SandPaperThe projects take shape on the serger, sewing and embroidery machines. The embroidery machine is used to put the baby’s name on blankets and bibs and the cristening date on the bo … Repurposing your special wedding dress is such a great idea! All of those thoughts about your daughter wearing your dress for her wedding do not take into account how to store the wedding dress for a year or 5. Keep in mind that you may be moving more than once in the next 5 to 10+ years and there may come a time when you decide that moving the wedding dress is more trouble than it is worth. Remember that any stains in your dress need to be removed before storing the dress, especially if you have plans that you will have a daughter and your daughter will want to wear your wedding dress. If you plan on repurposing your gown, you won’t worry so much about storing or moving the gown. Just fold the gown carefully and store out of the sunlight. The gown can be cleaned before you repurpose. 31 Ways To Repurpose Your Wedding Gown – FreeShipping.org http://www.freeshipping.orgMon, 06 Jun 2011 10:35:35 GMT You’ve already done the wedding march and packed away your wedding gown. You could wait 20 years then toss it, or consider one of our 31 ways to repurpose that super-expensive dress. Judith Judith@fabrics.net Judith has been studying and writing about fabrics for over 50 years. Passionate about textiles, she explains that researching is like collecting clues to build the full picture of each subject. Judith always looks for the sunny side of life.
Image via Flickr It is back to school time when families are back on schedule, vacations are memories and reorganization is on the top of my “To-Do” list. I don’t know if it is just me but the biggest problem I have is organizing my “to-do” list. After sitting and staring out the window, I remind myself that the easiest way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. First bite: writing a list of everything I would like to accomplish today only to realize that just getting an organized list would be an acomplishment! First I need to organize my hobbies. Knitting is a hobby I have enjoyed for many years. I usually have at least one project to work on , this time it is scarves and collars. I also have a few Shrug patterns I would like to try. One of my favorite web sites for yarn is ArtFibers because their yarns are on cones which eliminates the need for many knots to join several skeins. Painting on fabric with Stewart Gill paints which allow layering without the textile becoming stiff. This line of paints has so many choices of texture and color it is difficult to make any decisions! Talk about a hobby with many choices, have you seen a Fire Mountain Gem catalogue lately? Image via Flickr So many coices, so little time! Just when I find something I just HAVE to HAVE I turn the page and see more. Well this should keep me busy for the winter! OK, back to my “To-Do” list and time for me to organize my closet and put aside things I haven’t worn for a year or more. Time to make room for new ideas and new creations! Or maybe I should just take a nap? What did you do for your summer vacation? Judith Judith@fabrics.net Judith has been studying and writing about fabrics for over 50 years. Passionate about textiles, she explains that researching is like collecting clues to build the full picture of each subject. Judith always looks for the sunny side of life. We do not accept reimbursement of any kind for our reviews.
