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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.

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..

22 Jul

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What Is Tencel? The Fabric Trees Are Actually Proud Of

Tencel gets far less credit than it deserves. Everyone's talking about linen this and organic cotton that, while Tencel just sits quietly on the shelf..

20 Jul

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What Is Interlock Fabric? A Sewist's Guide to This Smooth Double-Knit

You've got the pattern pinned to your cutting mat, scissors in hand, and then it hits you: the pattern calls for interlock and you're staring at a sta..

20 Jul

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Natural vs Synthetic Fibres: What Really Matters When You Choose Fabric

You're standing in front of two fabrics that look almost identical, feel similar under your fingers, and cost roughly the same. One is 100% cotton, th..

18 Jul

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Which Fabric Is Best For A Raincoat

You know that moment when you're standing at the fabric table, rain jacket pattern in hand, and you suddenly realise your usual cotton or jersey stash..

11 Jul

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What is Jersey Fabric? A Real Guide for Sewing Enthusiasts

You're standing in front of your closet, picking up that t-shirt you've worn a hundred times, the one that moves with you and never feels stiff. You f..

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