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I finally get why my grandma's sewing projects took so long

She used to spend weeks on one dress, hand-basting everything before sewing. Today, with quick-stitch machines, we rush through patterns in hours. I tried her old method on a skirt and the fit was perfect, but it took all month. It makes you think about what we gain and lose with speed.

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joseph_hart•6h ago

My design projects stall out waiting for fabric swatches in the mail

I keep running into the same problem with fabric sourcing slowing down my designs. One side says to always use physical swatches sent by mail so you can feel the texture and see true colors. The other side pushes for digital fabric tools that show previews instantly to save time. For example, I waited three weeks for a linen swatch and missed a client deadline. But when I used a digital tool last season, the silk looked shiny on screen but was dull in person. How do you balance accuracy against speed in your work? I'm curious where other designers stand on this issue.

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colemartinez•18h ago

TIL how pineapple leaf fiber is being used for sustainable jackets and bags

I was reading up on circular economy stuff and found out about this fabric made from pineapple farming leftovers. I mean, it's a vegan alternative that cuts down on agricultural waste, which seems pretty smart for design. Has anyone tried working with this or other upcycled natural materials in their collections?

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