Fabric Comparison: Cotton vs Linen vs Silk
The three classic natural fibres, compared honestly: how cotton, linen, and silk behave when you sew them, wear them, wash them, and embroider on them — and which to choose for your next handmade garment.
The three classic natural fibres, compared honestly: how cotton, linen, and silk behave when you sew them, wear them, wash them, and embroider on them — and which to choose for your next handmade garment.
When should a handmade garment go to the dry cleaner — and when should it stay home? How the process works, how to choose a cleaner you can trust with embroidery and beadwork, and what to tell them.
Hand wash, vinegar rinse, blot never rub: my complete method for washing, stain-rescuing, storing, and reviving handmade silk garments.