To make kitenge slippers, you'll need some kitenge fabric, scissors, a ruler, chalk or fabric marker, and sewing thread in matching colors. You can also use felt or cotton for the inner sole for ...

Hundreds of sewing thread manufacturing units have sprung up in Bangladesh in recent years, allowing the country to nearly attain self-sufficiency in the major garment accessory. As a result, apparel ...

Many people take pleasure in sewing as a pastime and it’s an indispensable aptitude for those involved in the fashion sector. Irrespective of your skill level, possessing the appropriate tools is ...

Sewing thread has gone through many changes over time, as a result of technological advances – including the invention of sewing machines, cotton mercerization and the introduction of synthetic fibers ...

The new threads have the potential to divert millions of garments from landfill each year. Credit: Coats Group plc. These threads, made from post-industrial and post-consumer waste, are available in ...

Coats Group Plc., one of the world’s largest thread makers, will continue to focus on the core business of making sustainable sewing threads and is unlikely to re-enter readymade garments which it ...