Heavy duty sewing machines? What do I need? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2008 - 11 answers

Why does this fabric smell so bad (and can I fix it)? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 8 answers

Are there any trendy, fashion-forward fabric and sewing-pattern shops online? [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2008 - 16 answers

I need help coming up with a fabric based vacation in California. As in literally, fabric. The stuff you make socks and clothes out of. Is there such a thing? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 17 answers

Is it possible to dye white shirts and dark blue shirts (both 100% cotton with a shelf bra that is 95% cotton/5% spandex) black without shrinking them? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 6 answers

I just bought some interesting fabric from an enormous textile discount place. See link for crappy cellphone picture. Obviously, the pattern incorporates a logo (there is a teeny registered trademark sign inside each square), but I cannot place it. Any ideas? Someday, it will be a bag or maybe a skirt and I'd like to know who or what I'm wearing. Thanks!
posted on Mar 30, 2008 - 7 answers

NYC fabric filter: where can I find cool upholstery fabric? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 7 answers

I need to know if there is a particular word for this kind of brocade. I think it's a brocade. [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 7 answers

I know hardly anything about the modern economics of building clothing. Tell me -- how can I determine if my clothes can be resized to measure, and whether that would cost more than the clothes are worth? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Inexpensive or reasonably priced fabric (dressmakers) available online (retail). Either within Australia (or ships here - without costing a fortune!). I'm after a bit of (cotton) broderie anglaise, lycra, some cotton drill and a rayon/cotton/stretch blend to be precise but.. whatever you've got - I'll take it!
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 3 answers

Where can I buy fabric near midtown NYC? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - 5 answers

Will dry-cleaning cause my comforter cover to be colorfast? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 4 answers

What are the best natural clothing materials, and where can i buy them (possibly already made into clothing)? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2007 - 10 answers

How do I get fried chicken smell out of fabrics? I would just wash them, but two of them (a jacket and a shawl) aren't very washable. [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2007 - 15 answers

Getting "OLD" moist smell out of fabric? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 4 answers

Help me paint even horizontal lines on a cotton shirt. [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2007 - 7 answers

Sewingfilter: Please show me how to design a stuffed animal for my young niece. She wants a doggie doll, but I've never done anything with a snout before. [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2007 - 8 answers

Lost childhood books filter: This is a weird one [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 4 answers

I sat in bleach. Why didn't it turn my chair white? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 4 answers

What is the ideal material for a home-made, doggy-safe plush toy? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2007 - 6 answers

I have an average, zip-up, grey marle hoodie. I need to line just the inside of the hood and about 5 inches or so inside the zip each side. [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 11 answers

Dyeing or sewing? What's the most practical way to change the color of 100% wool fabric from red to black, when the fabric is upholstery on the seat & back cushions of a large office chair? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2007 - 11 answers

Can you dye fabric with Paas tablets? How? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2007 - 3 answers

How do you clean light colored non-washingmachine-able fabrics? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2007 - 5 answers

Can a black wool overcoat be made less of a lint attraction? I have a overcoat that I am about to give to the Goodwill, because it is like a magnet to lint. I can have it proffessionally dry cleaned, but in about four hours of normal use, I look like a homeless person. Is there a way to treat the fabric so it would be less likely to attrract so much lint?
posted on Dec 17, 2006 - 7 answers

In Lima, Peru for 3 days. Where to buy FABRIC for high-tech outdoor gear? Stuff like Polartec Fleece, Schoeller (Soft-shell), Waterproof (Gore-tex?, etc.), or the like. Brand names in this case are important...but probably only for quality issues. [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2006 - 2 answers

Fabric for Ogres! Newish sewer with aggressive bent seeks suitablly badassed fabric prints for purchase via the internets. [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2006 - 8 answers

Flag-Craft 101: fabric and stitching advice needed . . . [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2006 - 2 answers

I'm looking for clothes to feel good (best fabric) and look good (in a casual, perennial way), and am looking for ideas about a backpack to go with that. [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2006 - 7 answers

My sofa has been in a cupboard for a while. It stinks of dust. How do I clean it? [more inside]
posted on Sep 13, 2006 - 3 answers

Does anyone know where I can find a fitted cover for my tv set? Standard 20" RCA model....I find an eyesore in middle of living room and remember seeing a product locally in Vancouver BC on-line a while ago, but cannot find it now.
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 5 answers

My friend recently bought several used kimonos in Japan. Upon arriving home, she discovered that they smelled strongly of mothballs. How to get rid of the smell without ruining the kimonos? [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2006 - 14 answers

Fabric Stores in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2006 - 9 answers

Diaper fabric wouldn't cost too much, would it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2006 - 11 answers

I just got some of this nifty resinated chirimen fabric. The manufacturer won't tell what's in it. It hasn't darkened the fabric, doesn't leave a residue on your hands, doesn't smell. It's very pliable, holds a crease, holds a curl, keeps it from fraying. [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2006 - 4 answers

Where are your favorite places to shop in New York City, specifically interesting, unique shops and fabric stores? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2006 - 26 answers

How do I fade the colour only on an area of a pair of jeans? [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2005 - 10 answers

i'm thinking of making ipod sleeves/pouches as presents for friends, what are some fabrics i could use to line them that won't scratch the plastic?
posted on Nov 16, 2005 - 7 answers

I would like to make custom ties, and maybe even short-sleeve button downs (think hawaiian shirts) with my own designs on them. How can I go about doing this? There are companies that do this (e.g., these guys, but they're in the UK), but I'm sure that I'll pay a big premium to do it this way. Is there a way that I can have custom fabrics printed / woven in some garment producing country (Thailand, Malaysia, Bangladesh,) and then turned into shirts based on some reference design? Are there other ways to do it? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2005 - 5 answers

Wanted: tips or detailed instructions for making a belt (clothing) out of fabric, iron-on "waist maker" tape, needle, thread, "belting" strap material, and (probably) some hooks. I'm not 100% sure how to fold/sew the fabric around the tape, especially the ends. No luck with Google, and the package instructions are sparse. [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2005 - 5 answers

Where can I buy trench coat fabric? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2005 - 4 answers

How do I stop my suit trousers wearing out so quickly? The area between thighs always seems to pill up and eventually wear out, especially on pure wool suits.
posted on Feb 11, 2005 - 7 answers

FabricSoftenerFilter. Will using fabric softener reduce the tendency of my clothes to pick up particulate matter from secondhand smoke? I usually avoid the stuff since I'm told the extra chemicals aren't necessarily good for you, but neither is tobacco. Any tips on the relative effectiveness of fabric softener/dryer sheets/vinegar/a piece of aluminum foil appreciated.
posted on Dec 4, 2004 - 4 answers

My wife has a lot of "hang or line dry" only clothes. I use liquid faberic softener in the wash cycle and then use one of those faberic softener sheets in the dryer too on the rest. However, her line dry clothes always seem to not feel the effects of the liquid faberic softener. Any tips for making sure her jeans aren't so crinkly? {its clean inside}
posted on Nov 6, 2004 - 7 answers

Is there a way to mix your own fabric refresher (like febreze, etc.)?
posted on Sep 17, 2004 - 9 answers

How i would go about getting fabric (for clothing) straight from the manufacturer, in bulk quantities, rather than having to pay retail prices? I'm in the UK.
posted on Jan 10, 2004 - 3 answers