by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
A fastening mechanism for closures, whereby one half is pressed into the other, on the same principle as that of a popper, press or snap fastener. One side is intended to be seen and shows on the face fabric. This makes it a decorative choice, and indeed it is often...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
A plastic or metal closure made of two parts, one half of which is fitted to each side of the opening, which are joined by pressing together; an alternative word for a popper or snap fastener. ...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
Image from Calluna : Cushions – Heather Luke A simple muslin frilled cushion – shown with boiled wool cushions on a hessian sack covered sofa bed. Soft and rugged always work, yet with all whites or all greys or neutrals or summer...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
Some traditional printed fabrics have a border along one side. This is usually in the same colour but in a smaller scale, geometric or other complementary design. In some cases one or two new colours are added into the border design [only]. Borders do limit the...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
In tailoring and dressmaking, the curved seams that allow a garment to fit closely to the body using panels rather than darts. A typical ‘princess style’ coat or dress is shaped from the centre of the shoulder to curve around the bodice, so creating...
