Friday Fun Fact: Velvet vs. velveteen

Velvet vs. velveteen - the difference is how they're woven.

Yes, it's true that velvet is usually made of silk or rayon, and velveteen is usually made of cotton, but that's not the only factor. Velvet is made with a warp-pile weave, while velveteen is made with a filling or weft-pile weave.

Those different weaving methods allow velvet to have a thick, lush pile surface and soft drape, while velveteen has a shorter, stiffer pile, more similar to corduroy.

Want to read more about the history of velvet weaving? Click here for a fun article!

We love both fabrics so much! Velveteen is fabulous for jackets, coats, vests, simple skirts, and home decor like pillows. 

Use velvet for dressy, drapey styles, like skirts that need swish or simple but gorgeous shawls and stoles.

And what about velour? It's got the plush pile of a velvet, but it's also a knit! Get easy fit and easy care that's luxurious, too.

A Box of Joy!

Let us send you a Box of Joy! 

What's inside? A Treadlette favorite fabric plus the right pattern and, of course, surprise goodies. Open all at once or spread out over the season for a little joy each day. With just a little info from you, we will customize your box for maximum oohs and aahs. 

Pre-order it here!

Quantities limited - don’t miss out! Pre-order now through Sun Nov 21 - Delivery Dec 10. Free shipping available! 

When you order, please let us know in the notes: 

Your color preference: JEWEL or AUTUMNAL? Reds, greens, or blues? 

Your Fit preference: FITTED or RELAXED? 

Your Full Bust measurement.

Friday Fun Fact: Oeko-Tex

Let's learn about Oeko-Tex and Azo-free!

You may have noticed the Oeko-Tex label on some of our fabrics or products in your home. This certification ensures there are no substances in the textiles that are harmful to humans.

Azo dyes are a group of synthetic dyes composed of a chemical azo group. Azo-FREE dyes have a gentler impact on the environment and our bodies. Most of our Indian Import fabrics are azo-free!

At Treadle, we try to include this info on the label whenever we can. Check the bolt end to see!

Treadlette Tuesday: Laura's faux-fur coat

Laura used our soft Cuddle fabric to make this gorgeous faux-fur coat!

She used Burda pattern 7700 and lined it with dotted rayon Bemberg lining. Laura is going to be cozy this fall!

Shop our Cuddle fabrics here!

One more detail - check out this cute custom label that Laura added!

Friday Fun Fact: ancient needles

Sewing has been around for a LONG time. In fact, sewing needles predate weaving!

Check out these needles made of sharpened bone. Bone needles have been around for about 60,000 years!

Metal needles evolved from Bronze Age wire-making technology, and eventually steel needles came around in the 10th century. 

These antiques are amazing and beautiful, but they also make us feel pretty grateful for our smooth, perfect modern needles!

Shop our needles here! 

We're mad for plaid

Delightfully soft, plush cotton flannels! Perfect for a button-down shirt for staying cozy all winter, or make some soft pajamas you'll never want to change out of.

Treadlette Tuesday: Michele sewed a wedding dress!

Michele made this gorgeous silk charmeuse wedding gown for her new daughter-in-law.

Here's Andrew, her son, and his bride Katie at their August wedding!

The dress is 100% silk: sueded silk charmeuse with a china silk lining. Michele used Burda pattern 6583; the bodice is as-is, but the skirt was redrafted to have soft gathers at waist. The gown took 10 1/2 yd of 45” fabric for the dress and 6 1/2 yd of 54” fabric for the lining.