TIL about 'fabric blocking' from a shop owner in Seattle

Last week I was in a small fabric store in Seattle called Bolt, and the owner showed me how she 'blocks' her wool pieces before cutting. She pins them to a big board, mists them, and lets them dry for 24 hours to set the shape. I'd never heard of this step to prevent warping. Has anyone else used this method for tailored pieces?

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ross.river19d ago

Sounds like a lot of work for a piece of cloth.

paigec1419d ago

Wait, a piece of cloth? That's a whole tapestry. They weave in actual gold thread.