You may be familiar with origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, but chances are you haven’t come across smocking. This technique refers to the way fabric can be bunched by stitches, often made in ...

Fabric patterns come in all kinds of colors, shapes, sizes, repeats, and schemes. That’s why picking the right fabric patterns—and mixing prints—can be tricky. So we called on a handful of our ...

HOLYOKE — After two years of reselling thrifted cloth online, Paper City Fabrics has jumped from the world of TikTok and Instagram to a brick-and-mortar location on a historic Holyoke street corner.

To make kitenge slippers, you'll need some kitenge fabric, scissors, a ruler, chalk or fabric marker, and sewing thread in matching colors. You can also use felt or cotton for the inner sole for ...

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Guidance on whether to wear a face mask to limit the spread of coronavirus has been evolving. The Taoiseach says the Government is now advising people to wear face coverings on public transport and in ...

Maison&Objet 2016: Swedish studio Front has drawn patterns created by cut-out paper shapes to produce wallpaper designs with subtle three-dimensional effects. The collection for Sweden-based Eco ...

Color fastness is important to keep the vibrancy of African textiles. To test this, lightly dampen a small, inconspicuous ...