For crafters, this is revolutionary stuff: It’s now possible to design and print your own fabric. New technology makes it possible for emerging designers, artists and crafters to make affordable, ...

Get ideas to sew with these fun small sewing projects. These beginner sewing projects save time and fabric! Sometimes I like to jump into a big sewing project that has lots of steps and takes me a lot ...

One night in 2007, Kim Fraser, a sewing enthusiast and fabric lover, realized what was missing from her living room: curtains with big yellow polka dots. Instead of searching fabric stores for the ...

Florals, brocades, stripes and geometrics can take the most ho-hum space to another level, injecting movement and personality while softening hard edges and elevating the overall design scheme. “To me ...

Tie-dye involves folding or crumpling fabric with string or rubber bands to create patterns with dyes. Tie-dying gets messy, so make sure to wear gloves and use a plastic drop cloth. There are endless ...

The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service. Follow this story and more by signing up for health, science, and environment email alerts. On Friday, President ...

Most designers work with lush jacquard fabrics at some point in their careers. Known for their durability, complex patterns, and ornate beauty, jacquards have remained popular since their invention in ...

Originally crafted from silk, brocade is a lustrous, high-quality woven fabric featuring intricate designs. Frequently used for upholstery and drapery, the luxurious textile is now made from a wide ...

This scarf titled "The Liberty Stage" was created to celebrate Liberty’s 150th anniversary and incorporates decorative elements from the Mabelle design, which took inspiration from Indian chintz ...