Stripes Fabric

Stripes are one of the most popular style trends this season. It can be quite an eye-catching style trend and loads of fun. As depending on the level and trend, stripes can create illusions. A look in the mirror can help you decide what looks best on your body. If artfully used, stripes add dimension and flair. Stripes can be worn by everyone, but everyone cannot wear all types of stripes. Just because they have lines in only one direction, they are easier to sew and wear rather than plaids.

Different types of stripes add variety and dimension to your closet. They come in narrow, wide, bright, soft, and muted forms. Despite of type, it should always be in sync with the wearer so as to give look truly pleasing. Since these stripes are made up of lines or bars of colors so they might divide space, set up movement and sub-divide areas.

  There are two types of stripes- even or balanced and uneven or unbalanced:

• Balanced Stripe: Balanced stripes are of equal size, generally have same color and repeat the  pattern as the  most dominant stripe from left to right. 
• Unbalanced Stripe: An unbalanced stripe differs in colors and spacing from left to right or above and below a center bar.

Wrap yourself with Acrylic Blankets

It's getting quite chilly as winter season is approaching. This actually means another wool blanket on the bed. The wool blanket is used to withstand the chilly weather. These are the classic accessory which should be there in everyone’s room. These wool blankets have natural elements which keep us warm.   The best option is to wrap yourself with Acrylic Blankets. Blankets regenerated out of Acrylic are stain-resistant and does not easily wrinkle. These blankets are very soft textured. While washing acrylic blankets special care should be taken. You should add mild detergent and use warm or cold water.

How to Wash Woolen Garments?

Most of the woolen garments are machine washable but there are some woolen clothes that need special care. If the label on your woolen cloth indicates hand wash only then it is very important for you to learn how to clean wool garments carefully by hand.

Follow are the steps to wash wool garments:

•       Fill the bucket with lukewarm water 
•       Put small amount of mild detergent in this water
•      Add the Woolen garment in this lukewarm water for few hours before washing it.
•       Do not rub the garment just push it down
•     After washing take out the woolen garment and squeeze it 
•      Then again put in the another bucket which has lukewarm water
•      Squeeze out the water as much as you can
•     After that lay your woolen garment on the towel and leave in the fresh air to dry

Baby blankets – The best gift

Baby blankets are the best gift to be given to the newborn babies. There are innumerable types of baby blankets available that come in a variety of sizes, colors, textures, prices, and brands. The blankets are basically used to cover the baby while sleeping but it can also be used as a mat, a throw, or a wrap. These blankets offer the comfort and warmth to the babies. The blankets which you are going to gift should be lightweight so that it does not exert too much pressure on the child. You can also give personal touch to these baby blankets by putting their names, photographs etc.

Adorn yourself with Woolen Attires

As soon as winter approaches, women start wearing layers of bulky clothes in effort to keep them warm. On one hand you might be comfortable and on the other it will make you look 10-20 pounds heavier. In order to keep yourself warm without sacrificing your sense of fashion there are different ways which can be followed by both men and women.

Instructions:

• Wearing thermal underwear will be a great idea. Choosing the thinnest brand will not only reduce the layers of your clothes but will also give you slim look. These thermal garments are made up of synthetic fibers designed especially to bear extreme cold conditions.
• Flaunt yourself with winter accessories. Invest in winter stoles, scarves to wrap yourself and also colored hats. Remember these accessories have to be bright in color.
•  Men should wear color hats as they look tacky and are best reserved for outdoor spectator sports.
•  Go for a winter coat that is neither too long nor too short. Try for over coats which you can wear on your normal work coat. Avoid wearing skiing over coat, as it will create wrinkles on your work coat.
•  Both men and women should have pair of gloves. These gloves will protect your hands from cold weather. Buy thinnest but warmest pair of gloves. Men should have a pair of leather gloves that fits tightly. Remember the gloves should be of your hand size otherwise big gloves will make your hands look larger than they are.

Stylish Woolen Check

Check fabrics have become very popular these days for their unique check patterns and warm look. This woolen check fabric is very popular among youth, as they use it for shirting and jacketing. Also it is used as upholstery material, this fabric has found its way in the modern home furnishings, fashion apparels and accessories market.

The most popular check fabric is Houndstooth fabric which has been around us from very long time as it originated in Scotland in 1800’s. This houndstooth fabric is a typical woven pattern of broken checks. They are beautiful designed making use of exotic colors and designs. There are so many stores both online and offline offering stylish check fabrics. However, the trend these days are of buying stuff and other accessories online. So these online stores are always filled with ready stock. Check fabrics are also used for making home furnishing fabrics like curtains, sofa covers, pillow covers, cushion covers, chair covers and draperies.

The fabrics used in making houndstooth checks range from wool, the traditional material to other materials like knits, polyester blends, cotton and even on soft satin and silk, which adds to the elegance of the fabric. This fine woolen yarn actually gives warmth and coziness to the body.

Dobby- A home furnishing fabric

Dobby fabric is type of cloth which uses the weaving pattern.  used It is used for different purposes which includes home furnishing, apparels etc. But mostly it is used for home furnishing comes in multitude of colors, designs and patterns.  It is regenerated out of cotton, nylon, silk or rayon fabric. It comes in different weaving pattern which includes simple stripes, squares or diamonds, as well as more intricate patterns such as stars, Japanese characters, swirls, animals, waves or flowers. This fabric comes mostly in blue, black, indigo, dark green colors.

Features of Dobby Fabric:

•         It can be dyed in different colors
•         They have soft texture with excellent absorbency.
•         It has a slight stretch as well as low inclination towards wrinkles.
•         It varies in weight and compactness