Velvet fashion fabric is a great media to work with and helps to give sewing projects a luxurious, stylish and professional look. It comes in a variety of styles, from hammered and embossed, to the more expensive silk varieties. Velvet itself is a type of woven 'tufted' fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it a distinctive feel. The 'pile' on its surface is raised making the fabric feel furry. I hope this tutorial will help develop … [Read more...]