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In this blog category, we delve deep into the world of textile projects, offering a range of guides and tutorials that will inspire both beginners and experienced textile enthusiasts. From sewing your own clothes to creating unique textile art, Rijs Textiles BV provides step-by-step guides, practical sewing tips, and creative inspiration to bring your textile projects to life. Discover a wide range of project ideas, from simple crafts to complex garments, including advice on the best fabrics and materials for each project. Whether you're looking for patterns for homemade clothing, want to learn about different sewing techniques, or explore unique decoration ideas, our tutorials will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed.

04 Sep

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Ordering Wholesale Fabric at Rijs Textiles: A Real Project From Order to Finished Rail Stock

Twelve linen jumpsuits hanging on a rail, all cut from the same bolt, all the same shade of washed grey-blue. That's what a small studio in Antwerp ha..

23 Aug

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Why Custom Cut Fabric Can't Be Returned (And What You Can Do Instead)

A length of fabric cut to your exact order and a ready-made garment bought off a rack are two completely different things when it comes to returns, an..

21 Aug

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Choosing Fabric for Hoodies and Sweaters: Brushed Fleece, GSM and Composition Explained

Last week a buyer called us about a new hoodie line and opened with: "just send me your fleece." Fair enough, except we sell about six different thing..

18 Aug

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Ordering Fabric for Your School, Care Home or Business: How Invoice Payment Works

Picture forty metres of deco fabric rolled out across two long tables in a care home's activity room, ready to be cut into curtains for twelve residen..

17 Aug

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Natural vs Synthetic Fibres: What Actually Happens When You Sew Them

Here's something that surprised me the first time I heard it: nylon was invented by a chemist trying to make an artificial silk cheap enough to replac..

13 Aug

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How to Make a Bag: 5 Mistakes That Ruin Your Project (and What to Do Instead)

The most expensive mistake I see people make when they start making a bag is buying a gorgeous piece of fabric first and only thinking about structure..

11 Aug

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What Is Muslin Fabric? A Baby Blanket Project From Start to Finish

Picture a stack of baby blankets folded on the table, edges finished with a narrow hem, the fabric so light you can see your hand through it if you ho..

06 Aug

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Which Fabric for Curtains? A Real Look at Your Options

In the 17th century, wealthy Dutch households hung heavy woollen curtains not so much for style but to keep the draught out of tall, single-glazed win..

03 Aug

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Mercerised Cotton vs Regular Cotton: What's the Real Difference

One of the questions we get asked constantly at the shop is: what actually is the difference between mercerised cotton and regular cotton, and does it..

31 Jul

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Twill Fabric: What It Is, How to Recognise It and What to Sew With It

Back in the 19th century, sailors on cotton twill ships wore trousers made from a sturdy diagonal weave because plain cotton simply wore through too f..

27 Jul

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What Is Teddy Fabric? Everything You Need to Know Before You Sew With It

Put a piece of teddy fabric next to a piece of ordinary fleece and feel the difference with your own hands. Fleece is smooth, flat, almost like a soft..

24 Jul

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What Is Vegan Leather? A Real Fabric Guide

Run your hand across a roll of vegan leather and you notice it right away: that faint tacky grip against your fingertips, the way it doesn't breathe l..

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