by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
Every haute couture house also markets prêt-à-porter collections, which, being less quality and technical expertise and not bespoke, are often called couture in deference to the bespoke nature of haute couture. Haute Couture...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
A very tightly woven fabric used for corsets – the weave is tight enough to prevent boning breaking through. In the same manner it can be used to make fixed panelled linings for lampshade covers. The density of the cloth will block more light than a finer crepe...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
A trademark of Courtaulds for their new acrylic fabric used for bedcovers, carpets, blankets. It is both crease resistant and moth...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
A country house’s main distinction–whatever its size–is that it derives its income from its land, whereas city houses provide accommodation for those whose income and work comes from an outside source, whether that is from city business or...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
An embroidery technique that can be used either to create an outline or to fill in. For outline couching one or more lengths of yarn or thread are laid across the work following the outline, these are held in place with small stitches made across the threads at...
