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Can Henna Be Used To Print on Fabric?
Good Question

Q: I've seen henna tattoos, and it seems as though henna would be a great alternative to regular fabric dyes or for printing on fabric, such as wall hangings, curtains, quilts and things that don't ge...

How To: Make Fabric Covered Hangers

Ahh, finally a way to reuse those dry cleaner wire hangers — and we're not talking about jimmying car doors open here. We're talking reusing them as hangers, but prettier......

Singtex S. Cafe: Fabrics Created from Used Coffee Grounds

While bamboo fabric has become mainstream, there seem to be plenty of other naturally occurring plants from which durable and long lasting fabrics could potentially be derived. One company in Taiwan...

Smile Tumblers by Ryoko Yagi

Ryoko Yagi is an architecture graduate and artist who makes theses absolutely adorable glass objects. My sister sent me one of Yagi’s cute and cheeky Smile Tumblers, but not only did the hand-blown ...

Organic Fabrics by Live Textiles

For reupholstering furniture or creating some pillows scratch, here's a great source for stylish organic fabric....