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We write about the things we love… fabric, sewing, design, and tradition. If our shop is your source for fabulous fabrics, our blog is your source for useful and diverting information on the topics you care most about. Join us for a close look at textiles (silk and all the others), what makes them special, and practical tips for working with them in your sewing. See how particular fabrics fared in our in-house tests. Check out our step-by-step tutorials, useful tips, and reports from the field, including our own Silk Road adventures. Dive into the history of textiles and discover what lies behind the fabrics we use today. Consider this blog your own personal repository of useful knowledge… as well as just a great read.
Names like “art silk” and “silky satin” are pretty, but do they mean natural silk? (Probably not.) Here’s how to know what you’re buying.
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A good linen dress is a summer must-have. Cool, airy, casual, and chic. Here’s how to draft a pattern and sew a linen wrap dress of your own design.
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For a rounded hem, like on a circle skirt, a simple fold-over won't work. What to do? Master these simple tricks for finishing curves.
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Sew your own tee! Step-by-step instructions will help you make a t-shirt on your home sewing machine. Easy for beginners too!
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Had it with store-bought t-shirts? Make your own! Draft a t-shirt pattern for a perfect custom fit. We'll show you how.
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10 must-haves for your sewing space: scissors, pins, needles, thread, and more. See our list.
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Sew outside of the box with this cool bomber jacket, a brocade piece you can wear EVERY day. Complete tutorial.
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This pretty hairband is easy to sew. Make it from silk and it’s good for your locks too. All you need is a scrap of fabric and our tutorial.
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Useful tips guaranteed to make working with this beautiful fabric easy and enjoyable. Get perfect results every time.
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Can you wash silk? And how? We decided to find out. See our great silk washing test.
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Choose the right thread for sewing machines and hand sewing every time with our complete guide.
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Silk embroidery is a small luxury you can afford. Try it with our beginner tutorial and see what you need to get started.
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Look great in a wrap skirt you’ve made yourself! Detailed, step-by-step tutorial for an (almost) patternless sewing project.
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Step into summer with a simple shift dress. This timeless classic is a perfect project for beginners and a great way to use silk.
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Put your creativity on display! Make your own decorative pillows in the fabrics you love. It’s easy with our step-by-step guide.
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Ever wondered about sewing machine needles? Don’t know what size to use on your project? Our sewing needle cheat sheet comes to the rescue!
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Neat white stitches on a field of blue. Perfect, pleasing, simply geometrical. Discover the Japanese mending technique turned art form known as sashiko.
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Love wrapping presents? Wish you could keep the paper forever? Furoshiki, the Japanese art of gift wrapping, just may be the answer.
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How can you tell if a given fabric is organic? Safe for sensitive skin? That it’s not the product of child labor? These things matter, and the answers are usually at your fingertips. Just like food or cosmetics, fabrics have their own certifications for sustainability and fair trade that can help you make an informed decision. You just need to recognize what the tag is telling you.
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Depictions of hares on textiles of this period are not entirely common, which makes it all the more surprising how rich in symbolism these creatures were.
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There’s no better way to start sewing with silk than making a silk scarf. It’s easier than you think. Learn a new skill and gain an elegant new accessory. Our easy, illustrated tutorial takes you through the process step by step.
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How well do you know your cotton fabrics? Would that dress be better in batiste, lawn, or muslin? Cotton is more than t-shirts and quilting squares. It comes in a whole range of great options, many of which you’ll find in stock here at Sartor. This little glossary gives you the low-down on the usual suspects.
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Let’s talk about cotton. It’s the natural fiber we all take for granted, but just how well do you know it? Can you tell a first-rate cotton from a cheap throwaway? And what makes the difference?
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Animal prints, Baroque bling, Kente cloth… it’s tough to keep up with the latest patterns, but one never goes out of style. Coco Chanel knew it, and we agree – every woman worth her salt should have some stripes in the closet. Sew yourself a cool French sailor’s tee, some wild culottes, or a prim little duvet cover. Go on, show your stripes.
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