Rayon vs Viscose: What's the Difference?
Few fabric labels cause as much confusion as rayon and viscose. You will see the same soft, ...
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Where the Finest Wool Comes From, and How We Source It
Good wool is far harder to get hold of than most people realise. Anyone can buy wool. Sourci...
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Wool in 2026: Trends, Types and Why Wool Still Leads
Wool is having a real moment in 2026. As fashion moves away from throwaway pieces toward fewer, better c...
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Chiffon for Weddings and Events: A Stylist's Buying Guide
Chiffon is one of those fabrics almost everyone recognises by feel: light, sheer, and with a soft...
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Buying Fabric Online in Australia: An Expert Guide
Practical ways to spend less on fabric online in Australia: compare true cost per metre, check widths, use swatches, and make the most of deadstock, rewards and wholesale.
The best fabric store in Melbourne is 5 minutes from the city - here's everything you need to know about Super Cheap Fabrics
Over 40 years of serving Australian sewists. 2,500+ fabric listings. 101,000+ happy customers. Right here in Collingwood.
The Ultimate Guide to Pre-Washing Fabric: Cotton, Silk & Rayon
Not sure if you need to pre-wash your fabric? Discover when and how to safely pre-wash cotton, silk, and rayon to prevent shrinkage, color bleed, and fabric damage before sewing.
Cosy Creations: The Best Fabrics for Cold Weather
Winter's bite brings not only the season of warm firesides and hot cocoa but also the need for snuggly outfits that...
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Fabric Care and Maintenance
We all have our favourite clothes that we love to wear because of their style, comfort, and fit. But, when it comes...
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Staying Cool and Comfy This Summer with Seasonal Fabrics
With summer just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about what fabrics to wear during the hottest month...
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Fabrics for Your Next Project
Choosing the right fabric for your next sewing or crafting project can be overwhelming with the number of options a...
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Creative Techniques to Embellish Your Fabrics
Read about how you can add some creative techniques to your fabric and which fabrics are best to use!
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What can you make with Lycra?
Lycra fabric is one of the most versatile materials you can have in your craft closet. From fashion-forward designs to practical clothing, the possibilities are endless when it comes to Lycra. Let's explore some creative ways to use this amazing material!
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All About Woven Fabrics!
Woven Fabrics, wefts, weaves, looms and selvedges! It can be a little confusing for those new to sewing, read about what these mean, which fabrics are woven, the benefits and some sewing tips!
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Top 5 Tools for Sewing!
Sewing Tools are a sewists best friend, they can make or break your garment so it's important to get yourself the following tools!
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Stretch Percetage, Recovery and What does this mean?
Sewing patterns will commonly refer to fabrics as having either 1 way, 2 way or 4 way stretch. Some companies will ...
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ALL ABOUT CALICO
Calico, a favourite amongst sewists, crafters and quilters for it's durability and versatile nature! This affordable fabric is easy to sew, can be used with dyes and plant dyes and is a great option for those wanting to screenprint or fabric paint. Shop for Calico at Super Cheap Fabrics!
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Sewing with Silky Fabrics
Silky smooth fabrics are so gorgeous to wear but for a sewist, they can be a challenge. The most important thing is to take time and be gentle with your fabrics! Here are some of our top tips on how to choose a silky fabric, what tools to use and more.
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All about Corduroy Fabric!
What is Corduroy?
Corduroy is a 'cut-pile' fabric, which means the threads are looped and cut.
It features raised...
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Sewing with Pleated Fabric
Pleated fabrics create a gorgeous dimensional effect and is a popular fabric choice for high end designers. Here we'll share a little bit about pleated fabrics, how they're made and how to sew pleated fabric.
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