WHAT IS A BROCADE FABRIC?
Brocade fabrics are a class of richly decorative shuttle-woven fabrics, often made in coloured silks. Sometimes it could be with
November 11, 2021
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MY VISIT TO MOOD FABRICS
Going to Mood In the summer of 2021 (cause summer is technically over hehe) I had the utmost pleasure of
October 8, 2021
SEQUINS AND THE ITCH FACTOR
WHAT ARE SEQUINS? A small shiny disc sewn onto a piece of clothing for decoration. Sequin fabrics are the staple
September 6, 2021
An Interview with afrikcouture
We sit down with Jite Urevbu-Eze of Afrikcouture and she gives us an insight into the fabrics she loves to work with, what inspires her remarkable creations and what her typical day is like. Read on to find out what her guilty pleasures are and what she’s currently watching on Netflix.
June 1, 2021
Behind the scenes of our latest photoshoot
Fabric is the source, the inspiration, and the vital ingredient. It sets the tone for every outfit. In this showcase, each drape, sequin, diamanté, ruffle and pleat gently accentuate and flatter. The light then dances on these beautiful creations made with Buifabrics.
January 24, 2021
Get Bui-ready for Christmas
There is no doubt that 2020 has been an interesting year. It’s been challenging for many reasons – from the
December 23, 2020
The inspiration, the style, the visuals
Fabric is the source, the inspiration, and the vital ingredient. It sets the tone for every outfit. In this showcase, each drape, sequin, diamanté, ruffle and pleat gently accentuate and flatter. The light then dances on these beautiful creations made with Buifabrics.
November 19, 2020
What is a panel?
A Panel dress or bust fabric usually comes with a front and back panel and sleeves (combine all the pieces to your measurements and fit) and voila! You have a complete garment.
November 12, 2020
What is lame fabric?
Lamé pronounced (/la:mei/; lah-MAY) is a type of cloth with metallic threads. It is usually made of natural materials like silk, viscose, cotton, wool or synthetic fibers such as polyester, polyamide or nylon.
November 5, 2020
What is Satin?
Originally, satin was made using silk, but modern satin can also be made from polyester and rayon, both of which can be manufactured to form long filaments.
October 27, 2020
