Different interlinings have advantages and disadvantages. Knowing the lining before you shop or start sewing your garment makes it easy to understand your choices and why choosing one interface to con...
It is often heard that a brand's four sets are either plain cotton or denim. What is plain cotton and denim? What is the difference between plain cotton and denim? Plain weave and twill are actually t...
All of these terms refer to construction details that are usually hidden from view when you’re wearing a garment, but they serve an important function in maintaining the shape and comfort of your crea...
Fusible Cons can wrinkle or dimple even if you fuse it flat and correctly. It can drastically change the drape of the fabric (sometimes this matters, sometimes not so much.) Sew-in Pros: Easy to go ba...
Air conditioning has come a long way but you probably still need a suit that lets you survive those feral 40-degree days without looking like a sweaty mess. If you do stick to wool, wear finer cloths....
So is linen really best when it comes to sleeping in the heat? Linen and cotton are both ideal fabrics for sleeping in the heat. They are woven from natural fibers (cotton is cotton, while linen is wo...
Back in spring we suggested five various khaki suits for you to try out—and for good reason. It's the most versatile of humidity-busting ensembles for men, and it's appropriate everywhere, from the wo...
There is overwhelming evidence for frequent contact between Italy and Greece during the first half of the first millennium BC, but this evidence shows that their textile traditions were technically, a...
