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Where can i get some of this made relatively cheaply?
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Where can i get some of this made relatively cheaply?

I have already found somewhere i can get 0.5 yards of it for about £17, and a yard for £32, but is there anywhere i could maybe get it made cheaper? I would be getting it in cotton or a poly cotton or even wool. are there any manufacturers that can make a custom tartan like this or is it worth just getting the fabric from the places i have found?

u/Alarmed_Leg9757 — 4 days ago

Question about polyester

Hello :)

This is honestly just out of pure curiosity that I'm making this post.

Some days ago I saw some very expensive boxer underwear, like around 100 $ for 3 pairs. When I went to look at what it's made of it was either made of 40 or 60% polyester. Is there a legit and consumer friendly reason as to why such expensive underwear have polyester in it, or are they straight up just saving money on something that is already way overpriced?

Idk if it's disallowed to mention the company, but it's a very well known brand.

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u/That1we1rdk1d — 4 days ago
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Help! What fabric should I use for my wedding outfit?

Help! What fabric should I use for my wedding outfit?
Hi!! Can someone please help me? I’m so lost when it comes to fabrics!
I want to recreate the outfit in the picture in white silk (or a silk/cotton blend). Absolutely no polyester, as I’m allergic.
My main concerns are zero transparency (no bra, nipple covers, or visible underwear), keeping the structured silhouette, and staying comfortable in summer
I was considering:
Top: Silk taffeta (100–120 gsm), silk shantung or silk dupioni/raw silk (130–160 gsm).
Trousers: Silk shantung or silk dupioni/raw silk (140–160 gsm), or silk taffeta (100–120 gsm).
Lining: Lightweight silk habotai (70–90 gsm), possibly in nude.
Am I on the right track? I’ve been using ChatGPT to research fabrics, so please correct me if I’m wrong!
Would these fabrics work? Would you recommend using the same fabric for both pieces? And would lining be necessary?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

https://imgur.com/a/60qKURk outfit pic

u/Prestigious-Bet2255 — 4 days ago
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What does real silk look like when it's moving in strong seaside wind?

What does real silk look like when it's moving in strong seaside wind?

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u/silkmotion — 9 days ago

What kind of fabric is this?

Thrifted about 3 yards of this yesterday for cheap. What kind/type of fabric is this? It's slightly stretchy.

u/parachute_peach — 12 days ago