Fabric & Textiles

Never truly popular but never truly unfashionable either, here’s everything you need to know about corduroy. By Angela Geosits.

How to make wearable art using a nineteenth-century printing process and your sewing chops. By Kati Sidwall.

As an impatient sewist, taking up knitting taught me to slow down. By Emer Moreau.

Four women on the benefits of pursuing fiber art in retirement. By Sara Berkes.

Getting inspired by Welsh tapestry. By Jess Lucas.

How to use your sewing machine to add romantic details to your handmade garments. By Julicia James.

From mixing prints to finding your favorite colors, these designers understand the role that textiles have in self-expression.

Prints and colors have such a big impact on your wardrobe—and your mood. By Meg Stively.

How do you pick just one pattern from over one million different designs?

My longarm machine quilts for other quilters. By Carrie Hauser.

If you’re looking for some unique notions, here are some of our favorites.

At the intersection of fantasy and reality, Lilly Pulitzer and Key West Hand Print Fabrics turn happiness and sunshine into couture. By Cindy Massre.

What fabrics are best for lounging and sleeping?

A pattern and step-by-step tutorial for making a comfortable pair of house shoes. By Hilary Webb.

Taking time to sew a toile can be as fun as it is frustrating, but the path to a well-fitting garment always begins with a toile. By Trudy Williams.

Remnant Revivals Part Three: Create your own tiny talisman. By Christi Johnson.

Remnant Revivals Part Two: Play with your scraps to create patchwork and recomposed textiles. By Christi Johnson.

Soft, fluffy, warm, and vegan—how to sew with this snuggly knit fabric. By Riley Smith.

How to quilt fabric for garments or create something new from a vintage quilt.

An introduction to Aso-ebi. By Aby Atiola.