Resources

How To Calculate Stretch Percentage

If you've ever wondered how to calculate a fabric's stretch percentage, this one's for you! Before you dive into cutting out your next knit project, join us in learning how to calculate the stretch...

How We Manage Our Textile Waste

As a textile-based business, we're conscious of the impact that our actions have on the people and the environment around us which is why managing our textile waste is such a key component of our d...

Meet The Makers Behind Our Handwoven Cottons

With the kick-off of Fashion Revolution Week 2023, we wanted to take a moment to chat about transparency within the supply chain, the limitations we face, and to answer the question 'Who Made My Fa...

Sewing Tips: Working With Wool

We've rounded up our best sewing tips for wool fabrics in a handy cheat sheet so you can gain the confidence to start your coat-making journey!

The Five Best Fabrics for Beginners: Start Learning with these Easy To Sew Fabrics

What fabrics should I sew with as a beginner?         So you’ve bookmarked a couple must-have patterns, followed a few accounts on Instagram, and made a Pinterest board with your ready-to-wear insp...

Birdie Sewing Tips & Tricks: Satin Edition

Like liquid gold in fabric form, there's nothing more luxurious than a lustrous and slinky satin! Effortlessly fluid, this luxe fabric drapes so beautifully into whatever form you choose whether th...

Behind the Scenes: Our Blackbird Exclusive Block Print Collection

Allow us to introduce our collection of Block Printed Organic Cotton Poplin and Cotton Canvas, this time with a signature Blackbird Exclusive spin! Come along with us behind the scenes to see how o...

Our Tried-And-True Waxed Cotton Canvas Sewing Tips & Tricks

Come read about our top sewing tips & care instructions for working with and handling Waxed Cotton Canvas.

Deadstock Fabrics: What They Are & Why We Carry Them

        As members of the fashion industry, we have a responsibility to be as transparent as possible about the sustainability of our business and our fabrics. The mainstream fashion industry is re...

Get To Know The New Denim Project

We’re thrilled to present our new range of Upcycled Denims produced by The New Denim Project! Among the first of its kind worldwide, The New Denim Project uses a closed-loop production process to c...

Deciphering Bottomweights!

We’re here to walk you through the difference between our bottomweights collection and what they’re best used for. Let’s get into it!

Behind-The-Scenes Of Our Handwoven Cotton Fabrics

Our supplier kindly provided us with these beautiful videos and photos of our fabrics being woven for us to share. Come along as we take a peek behind-the-scenes at some of our handwoven fabrics in...

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Our TENCEL™ & Organic Cotton French Terry vs Our Classic Organic French Terry

What’s the difference between our TENCEL™ & Organic Cotton French Terry and our Classic Organic French Terry? While they sound similar, they are both quite unique and best used for slightly dif...