by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
A temporary tacking stitch made of double loops, effectively to transfer darts and matching point markings from the pattern onto the cloth, and from one layer to the next. ...
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
A bespoke work that is perfectly made and suited to purpose–tailored.
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
Refers to three species related to the wild goat that produce cashmere (the Himalayan Tahr, Nilgiri Tahr and Arabian Tahr). The Himalayan tahr is quite large, with a shaggy coat and curved horns, well-adapted to live in rocky terrain and high altitudes of the mountain...
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
Originating from the Persian word tafta, meaning ‘twisted or woven’, it is historically a tight plain weave producing a stiff and crisp fabric present in Europe and Asia since medieval times – tabby from Iraq. Originally only woven from silk, it...
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
An oil-impregnated cotton cloth used to clean wood, or to wipe down surface dust....
