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February 22nd, 2012
We have a brilliant Haberdashery section here at Fabric World with a great choice of Elastics which are useful for many different things including dressmaking, crafts, and generally day to day living. Our Elastic comes in various forms such as narrow flat elastic, round elastic, button hole elastic and many more. Whether you are using your elastic in dressmaking as waistbands, which will add extra comfort to your garments. We also have button hole elastic which is a great help when dressmaking!
Elastic can be a great use around the home too, you can use them to keep your keys on so they don’t go missing, it as a tie on doors. Also, if you are planning a party as you can hang cards and decorations with it and y0u can make ties for party hats. We also have a 1mm special colours elastic, perfect if you are the crafty type as they come in some stunning bright colours! They come on a 1oo meter roll and are great value for money too!!
Our Elastic thicknesses start from as little as 1mm and are available as big as 75mm! And depending on your choice of elastic, they are available in a choice of colours. We even have clear knitting elastic, so some and have a look around and see if we have anything for you!
We have a brilliant selection of elastics in our Haberdashery selection .To see the full range of our products please do feel free to browse through the website at www.fabric-world.com and if you have any queries our sales team will be more than happy to help! You can always leave and questions or comments in the box below too! Follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with all the latest news and special offers!
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Fabric-World
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February 20th, 2012
To create fabulous dressmaking pieces you need brilliant quality sewing accessories to enable you to do this! Here at Fabric-world we not only sell fabrics but a brilliant selection of sewing accessories, stocking products from top manufacturers!
Our range of sewing needles c0me in a variation of different sizes whether you are hand or machine sewing, and are suited to many different fabrics such as leather and for embroidery. We also have a brilliant range of knitting needles too! So0 whatever is your pleasure, we will have something here for you!
Pins are also imperative when dressmaking, and we stock a brilliant choice as well. Whether you are looking for delicate pins for bridal fabric and lace, such as the Prym 26mm straight lace needles which are made from stainless steel and are rust proof and come in a 15 gram tub or if your eyesight isn’t great, our 32mm Neon Plastic Head Pins will ensure that you cant miss them!
We also have a great selection of safety pins too starting from as small as 19 mm to as big as 38mm and come in gold and silver finishes. Our selection doesn’t just stop there, we are always in the lookout to find products to help you along with your dressmaking. We have Un Picks in a variation of sizing’s, and Darning Mushrooms which are brilliant little things which help you along with sock repairs as they will keep the material flat so you can easily work.
To see our full range of sewing accessories, along with the fabric to sew them please do feel free to browse through the website at www.fabric-world.com and if you have any queries our sales team will be more than happy to help! Follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with all the latest news and special offers!
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Fabric-World
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February 19th, 2012
Not only do we sell all sorts of dressmaking fabrics, haberdashery products and crafts: We also have a brilliant range of Net Curtains to choose from! Net Curtains are a brilliant way to decorate your window space you simply need more privacy. We stock a brilliant range of nets in all sorts of designs ranging from modern to traditional and in different materials.
All of our net curtains come with a slotted top heading as standard so you can hang them as soon as they arrive through your door by using either net curtain wire or rods as you simply post them through the heading and then affix them to your window frame!
We have a choice of simple plain nets, if you don’t want anything to patterned that will overpower you interior. The Albany Net Curtain is a completely plain net which also has a lead weighted bottom so will hang beautifully in you window. To get the ‘gathered’ look simply measure the window width and double it. If you want more coverage just add more the the width measurements!
We have some other plainer nets too, the Madrid Net Curtain is a textured looking net, which will generally give you more privacy as it is slightly thicker than the Albany Net.
Another net on the plainer side is the Kew Net Curtain, which is quite a contemporary looking net with small squares throughout the whole of the design. It has a lightweight voile feel to it and will suit any room in the home!
Of course we have a wider selection of nets with lots of different designs including floral patterns and even nets embroidered with sequins! Some nets are also available in white and cream too! We also have a selection of Jardinieres which are very similar to nets as they generally serve the same purpose but have an arched bottom to add a bit of detailing!
I hope you have enjoyed reading today’s blog and feel better informed about our products to dress your windows. Need more advice? you can always give us a call for more information at the warehouse or email any questions to sales@fabric-world.co.uk and one of our experienced team will reply to you as soon as possible. So come and visit us again soon and why not follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Until next time!
Fabric World!
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February 18th, 2012
Not only do we sell dressmaking fabric here at Fabric-World, we also stock a fantastic range of Wools and Knitting Needles! If you are a keen knitter or you are just starting out, we will have something for you. We have a wide selection of types of wools and stock different sizes of needles to suit all knitters!
Our Aran Wool comes in either 400g or 100g weights, ideal if you are making different sized garments, or want to use different colours in one piece! Our Aran wools come in some lovely colours and blends of colours to give you a stunning finish! Woolen garments are timeless and are worn by the very young to the more older generation and will never go out of fashion!
We also have some lovely Chunky Wools available at the moment too in some beautiful colours. Ideal for making jumpers or cardigans for the colder days! There are a few in the collection which will give you all different effects:
- Brushstroke Chunky Wool
- Life Chunky Wool
- Super Chunky Wool
- Phases Wool
- Special Chunky Wool
We have mug more in our selection of wools to help you make some beautiful clothes, toys or accessories. We also stock knitting needles in various sizes. We even have them for children! To see the full range of wools and knitting needles please do feel free to browse through the website at www.fabric-world.com and if you have any queries our sales team will be more than happy to help! Follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with all the latest news and special offers!
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Fabric-World
Tags: Knitting Needles, Knitting Wools, Stylecraft Knitting Wools, Wool, Wools
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February 17th, 2012
We have a lovely choice of satin materials for all your dressmaking needs here at Fabric-World. Whether you are looking a for high quality satin or an economy fabric we will have something for all tastes! Our Economy Satin is one of our very best sellers as it is such brilliant value for money and is available in a wide selection of rich colours! The Economy Satin range has a high sheen and has a lovely flow to it and comes at a standard width of 150cm wide! You can use this fabric for many different aspects of dressmaking and even use it for decorating interiors for example, weddings and birthdays as you could use it to decorate tables, and drape it throughout the interior to pick out any colour schemes! Economy Satin can also be used to make bridal/evening wear too!
If you’re looking for a heavier weight option, our Duchess Satin would be a perfect choice as it screams luxury. It has as a matte effect to it and is stunning fabric to work with! The rich colours really are ideal for bridal wear and evening wear. Duchess Satin is made from 100% polyester and is 150 cm wide.
A textured satin which creates a lovely finish to any garment is our Economy Satin Back Crepe which is also reversible too! It doesn’t have a smooth finish like the duchess so will help you create some stunning garments!
We also have other satins in our range:
- Super Soft Duchess Satin
- Iridescent Satin Back Dupion
- Satin Back Crepe
- Stretch Satin
- Liquid Satin
So why not come an have a look around at our website and see our stunning Satins which will help you along with your dressmaking. If you have any questions regarding any of our products either give us a call on 0151 336 4706 or pop us an email at sales@fabric-world.co.uk and one of our friendly staff will be more than happy to help! So come and visit us again soon and why not follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Until next time!
Fabric World!
Tags: Bridal Dressmaking, Bridal Fabrics, Dressmaking Fabric, Dressmaking Fabrics, Dressmaking Satins, Economy Satin, Satins
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February 16th, 2012
Here at Fabric-World, we are always looking for ways to help you along with your dressmaking, crafts and interior! Our selection of haberdashery supplies is second to none and ranges from bra extenders to buttons!
If you are wanting add that finishing touch our your individual stamp on garments look no further than here! Sometimes, the overall look of a finished garment is what goes on underneath. We have some products that will help you give lovely shape such as Shoulder Pads and Bust Forms which will give a lovely structured look which are right on trend at the moment and will suit many types of different shapes of clothing. We also have a great selection of Boning and Waistbands, ideal for corsets and structured garments as they will give you that extra suippo0rt and shape! The Boning and Waistbands come in a selection of black and white and also different thicknesses. The different choices that we currently have in stock is:
- Cotton Covered Boning
- Curved Petersham
- Plastic Covered Steel Boning
- Polyester Boning
- Washable Petersham
If you want a different option for waistbands, we offer a wide range of cords too, which can be used as ties for jogging bottoms, or hooded tops. Our cords come in a wide range of colours and thicknesses.
We also have products which will help you adjust your existing garments such a hemming tapes, Bra Extenders and Dyes, so you can change the colour, shorten and lengthen items and add detailing to create some individual styles! Even if you are wanting to brighten up any ‘once white’ products such as underwear, to bring them back to their former glory, we have some brilliant Dylon Products to help you along!
I hope that today’s blog has widened your knowledge of some of our haberdashery products to help you along with your dressmaking! If you do have any questions on any of the products on our website, please don’t hesitate to call us on 0151 336 4706 or email the sales team at sales@fabric-world.co.uk and we will be more than happy to help! To see the full range of materials that are suitable for Dressmaking Fabrics, please do feel free to browse through the website at www.fabric-world.com Follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with all the latest news and special offers!
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Fabric-World
Tags: Boning, Bra Extenders, Buying Haberdashery, Haberdashery, Petersham, Waistbands
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February 14th, 2012
A recently added to product to our Fabric World website is Knitting Wool, we now stock ranges of Stylecraft and Sirdar. Knitting is becoming an increasingly popular hobby once again and we stock a fabulous choice ranging from 4ply to super chunky’s. Our budget line, Stylecraft Special DK is an excellent quality acrylic which is available in over 50 stunning colours. This line is a best seller as it provided reliability and value for money. Sylecraft also make a Special chunky and Aran.
The Life range by Stylecraft is also a popular line as it contains 25% wool, what makes this line a little but more interesting is the verity it is available in. Life 4ply offers a selection of unusual colours, many 4 ply ranges are only sold in pastel shades but the life 4 ply is a diverse colour range which includes a fern green, navy blue and cascade red among many. The Life wool is comes in double knitting, chunky and most popular of all a super chunky. The Life super chunky is the latest addition to the range and has quickly become a best seller due to the vibrant colours, the wool content and the excellent price tag.
Wondersoft double knitting provides a lovely soft finish which is machine washable and maintains its shape. The wondersoft wool is a traditional baby wool and is available in both plain and pattern pastel shades. Our range of baby wool doesn’t end here. We also sell a delicate range of Wondersoft 3 ply and 4 ply wools. A new addition to the Wondersoft range is the Pearl DK which knits up beautifully and is available in both traditional pastels and a selections of more adventurous colours. The pearl is 100% acrylic but imitates a cotton knitting wool.
Our range of 400g arans are increasing popular as they prove to be great value. The colour range is excellent and is made up of both traditional natural aran shades as well modern brighter shades. This range is 25% wool which makes it a warmer choice during the winter month’s, additionally it is machine washable and maintains its shape.
I hope you have enjoyed today’s blog on Knitting Wool, if you have any thoughts or comments please do feel to leave a comment in the box below. Why not follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with our latest offers and competitions?
Until next time,
Fabric-World
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February 12th, 2012
Here at Fabric World, we have a lovely selection of Net Curtains which will not only decorate your window space, but will also give you privacy. We have some lovely designs ranging from contemporary themes to modern looks so they will fit in with all sorts of interiors. Our Net Curtains come in a selection of drops and are cut by hand by our experienced staff. Whether you are looking for a heavily patterned design, or want more of a simple look come and have a browse at our selection.
The Brazil Net Curtain is a beautiful elegant looking net, which for the majority is plain in design but has a lovely lace bottom design with a delightful floral pattern. The Brazil net also has a scalloped edge which re ally sets the design of beautifully. It comes with a slot top heading so you can easily hang them as soon as they arrive! You simply post your net curtain wire, or rods through the heading and attach them to your window frame at either side. To measure up for your nets, we do recommend that you get your window width and double it so you get the gathered finish. Obviously, if you want more net to enhance your privacy, simply add more to you gather!
If you want something with a thicker design and heavier in weight, The Georgia Net Curtain would definitely be one to consider. It has a heavier pattern right throughout the whole of the net and has a design which would fit in with any type of interior as it has diamond embroidered shape with a simple flower design inside each section. The Georgia net is also very versatile as it would look good your living room or children’s bedroom! It is made from 100% polyester and can be washed at 30 degrees.
I hope you have enjoyed reading today’s blog and feel better informed about our products to dress your windows. Need more advice? you can always give us a call for more information at the warehouse or email any questions to sales@fabric-world.co.uk and one of our experienced team will reply to you as soon as possible. So come and visit us again soon and why not follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Until next time!
Fabric World!
Tags: Net Curtains, Nets, Window Dressing
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February 11th, 2012
We always strive to bring you high quality rich coloured products at Fabric World and our selection of Dress Lining doesn’t fail to impress as our range has over 150 shades to choose from and match your garments up perfectly. Our Dress Linings come as a standard width of 150 cm wide and is ideal to line skirts, jackets and dresses. They are made from 100% polyester and are anti static so will go with your chosen fabrics brilliantly!
Our range of Dress Linings are designed to match up with our range of satins which again, come in a beautiful, rich choice of colours. We have a few different choices in our satin range:
- Duchess Satin- This is a firm, quality material but is lovely and soft to handle. It is ideal for evening/ prom dresses and reflects the light beautifully.
- Super Soft Duchess Satin- This is slightly lighter than the normal Duchess Satin but will still give a luxurious feel to any garment, and add that extra special look!
- Economy Satin Back Crepe- This fabric is reversible, depending on what type of finish you want. It has more of a textured look than the Duchess and is extra wide (measuring 150 cm) The Satin Back Crepe is brilliant value for money too!
- Economy Satin- This fabric is fantastic value for money, and available in some lovely bold colours.
Our experienced staff will match up your dress linings to the best of our ability to help you create a lovely garment!
If you want to add a more textured flowing look to your dressmaking, our Chiffon Range would be an ideal choice, chiffon has a lovely sheer, flowing look and would look really effective if back onto our range of satins and would build up layers beautifully, brilliant you want to create an elegant statement piece! We have some striking colours along with iridescent colours to really accentuate your shades!
To see the full range of materials that are suitable for Dressmaking Fabrics, please do feel free to browse through the website at www.fabric-world.com and if you have any queries our sales team will be more than happy to help! Follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with all the latest news and special offers!
Thanks for reading!
Fabric-World
Tags: Dress Linings, Dressmaking Fabric, Dressmaking Fabrics, Duchess Satin, Satin
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February 10th, 2012
Dylon have so many great products which you can incorporate into your dressmaking and your general day to day life. If you are wanting to change the colour of a garment or simply want to bring a faded item back to life, our Dylon Cold Water Dyes will dye up to 250 grams of fabric and are available in 14 stunning colours! The cold water dyes do require salts which will help fix the dye to your fabrics which is also available in our range.
If you are wanting to bring your white fabric back to life, the Dylon Fabric Whitener & Stain Remover is a fantastic product which is an oxy-based dual action formula which will bring your dull once whites back to their sparkling former glory! It is suitable for machine washing or even hand washing and will get rid of stubborn stains such as coffee, mud, blood and many more!
A very popular Dylon Product is the Colour Catcher. This is such a brilliant product as it allows you to was all coloured clothes together without the worry of them running which has unfortunately happened to the best of us! You simply put the colour catcher sheet into you washing machine with you clothes and if anything runs, the sheet will catch all of the colours and can see them on the sheet!
If you want to add a creative flare, and put your own individuality onto your garments,the Dylon Fabric Paint is a fantastic product which is available in 18 lovely colours! You could create some lovely bold designs with this product, and when it dries, unlike other paints, wont dry hard, so your fabrics will retain their own shape.
We have many other products in our Dylon range so come and have a look around at our website and see if we have anything useful for you!
I hope today’s blog on some of our products and has been informative. If you have any questions for us, give us a call at the office on 0151 336 4706 and one of our team will be happy to help!
Until next time,
Fabric World!
Tags: Dylon, Dylon Dyes, Dylon Fabric Paints, Haberdashery
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