by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
An informal type of box cushion with gathered or pleated corners–practical and much easier to make than formal boxing, they look chic and smart. The Ottomans (who once ruled Turkey) were reputed for their comfortable seating with piles of richly decorated floor...
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
Also known as tussah, tushar, tassar, tusser and in Sanskrit as kosa silk Tussar is wild silk that is cultivated in parts of India and South Asia, where it provides a life style and economic means for entire communities. It is produced from Antheraea silk moths...
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
The ruched short skirt worn by ballerinas and held by, or solely made of tulle net mesh. The same idea can work really well for girly lampshades, chair covers and pelmets, and for fun curtain and blind...
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
A woven woollen fabric that takes its name from the river Tweed, the natural border between England and Scotland. Tweed comes in many different weaves and colours, but is essentially a hardwearing, interesting cloth that does its job discreetly. The yarns are dyed in...
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
One of the three basic weaves, the others being plain ( tabby) and satin, that between them create every woven pattern that is. The twill weave is the one that creates a characteristic surface pattern of usually 45º diagonal lines or ribs across the cloth....
