Fashion Design Course Week 6

This week will be a continuation of last week’s blog. I will be list the different synthetic fabrics and there important characteristics. 

Rayon- it is very easy to dye but it wrinkles very easily.  They deteriorate if left in light for long periods of time and are very flammable. 

Man-Made Acetate- this fabric doesn’t dye well but it also doesn’t wrinkle easily.  It is not easily destroyed unless put in vinegar. 

Nylon- this is the strongest synthetic fabric used in clothes.  It is water proof but is hard to get stains out of.  It cannot be put under heat or else it will melt.  It is almost impossible to dye. 

Polyester- this is springy no matter what and rarely ever wrinkles.  It stains really easily and is hard to get out. 

Acrylics- it is light, yet fluffy and durable.  They dry easily and are normally used in workout clothes. 

Spandex- this is very strong, and is light weight and has a lot of elasticity.  This is normally used in bathing suits but heat can destroy the fabric and make it crack. 

Remember this next time you are buying clothes or buying fabrics to make clothes.  These fabrics are in everything and synthetic fabrics not nearly as good for your skin.  Remember all of this when you are thinking about what is is your clothes. 

Fashion Design Course Week 5

This week will be a continuation of last week’s blog. I will be list the different natural fabrics and there important characteristics. 

Cotton- cotton is stronger wet than dry and can go through many washings.  It can also get holes very easily and also can deteriorate in long periods of sunlight. 

Linen- linen is 2 to 3 times stronger than cotton and is easier to be dyed.  Sadly is does yellow wit age unlike cotton and as little elasticity. 

Ramie- this is just a softer version of linen and is normally used in blends of different fabrics. 

Wool- wool is very strong and bendable.  Wool also has elasticity which is helpful.  It also has a natural insulation so if it is hot it will keep you cool and if is cool it will keep you warm.  If you wash it in warm water it shrinks into felt.  It is also flame resistant and a water repellant. 

Silk- silk is very light weight and is the strongest of all natural fabrics.  Light and heat can destroy silk and make it yellow. 

Fashion Design Course Week 4

Hey, so this week I am going to be talking about different kinds of fabrics.  For sewing there are two different kinds of fabrics.  It is really important to know these for when you are looking at or deciding what fabrics to use. 

                The first fabric is called natural fabric which is anything that is grown or produced not by humans.  These fabrics are normally more comfortable and easier to “breath” in.  They are better for your skin and are normally found more in older clothes more than newer due to advancements. 

                The other kind of fabric is synthetic.  This is fabric made with natural fabrics and oil.  This fabric is used in a lot more today because there is a lot more you can do with it.  One of the things is that if it doesn’t have cotton it is very hard to color the textile. 

                That’s all for now see you next week, Bye. J♥