Posts tagged make it with wool
Upcycled Skirt - My Second look for the Make it With Wool Contest
Upcycled Skirt - My Second look for the Make it With Wool Contest

After this beautiful but moth-eaten showed up in a fabric donation, I knew it had to become something I could wear with the cute striped sweater I was making. Both being made from wool, I considered entering them in this year’s California Make it With Wool Contest. I had already started another outfit but thought - “Why not enter two outfits?” So you could say this was a back-up extra entry. I wasn’t sure I would get it done in time, but in the end, both outfits were finished on time and will presented to the judges at Lamb Town tomorrow (Saturday October 3) at noon (hint hint).

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Responsible Fashion, Fashion SewingJennifer SerrThe Sewing Roomupcycle, upcycle clothing, upcycling class, upcycle sewing, upcycling inspiration, upcycle skirt, refashion it, sewing, knitting, sweater love, wool, make it with wool, make it with wool contest
Sophisticated Fibers: Elevating Men's Sweaters for a Polished Look
Sophisticated Fibers: Elevating Men's Sweaters for a Polished Look

When it comes to menswear, the fabric selection is crucial in determining how sophisticated and well-made an item is. Choosing the appropriate fabric for sweaters is crucial to creating a refined and sophisticated style. The fabric of a sweater—from opulent cashmere to classic merino wool—determines not only its visual appeal but also its comfort, toughness, and adaptability. Let’s delve into the world of elegant textiles and see how they can take men’s sweaters to entirely new levels of sophistication and style.

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Fashion StudiesJennifer SerrThe Sewing Roomnatural fiber clothing, wool, alpaca, merino wool, cashmere, cotton cashmere, silk blend, silk blend sweaters, sophisticated fibers for sweater knitting, fiber qualities, qualities of silk, qualities of wool, qualities of alpaca, make it with wool, make it with cashmere, make it with alpaca, silk blends, sweater love, designing sweaters, using fibers, using fibers for their qualities, fashion design, fashion studies, knitwear, knitwear design, gaelsong, gaelsong sweaters, natural fibers are sustainable, use natural fibers more, natural fibers, protein fibers, protein based fibers, silk worm, silk fabric, silk fibers, silk blend fabricsComment