Let's Talk About: Hand Beaded Fabrics!
This week we're shining a spotlight on our exquisite hand beaded fabrics and how they're made. Hand beaded fabrics are undeniably incredible and are made using hand beading techniques such as aari and tambour. It's fiddly and time-consuming, but it allows specific placement and the use of different size and style beads. Above: Our beaders working on some fabrics using the aari method. Let's take a closer look! The most common hand beaded fabrics can be done on Georgette, tulle or a pre-existing pattern...
Different Types of Couture Fabrics
What is Couture Fabric? Couture fabrics are a type of cloth typically used for constructing high fashion or custom designer outfits. ‘Couture’ refers to how these fabrics are made, usually crafted manually by professional seamstresses. Made from high quality materials that combine different types of fibres, couture fabrics offer a unique texture for your garment. For example, combining silk and cotton produces a delicate and durable material that creates a more sophisticated look. Couture fabrics are exclusive and expensive to acquire, which is why couture...
