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Guess fiber content of fabric
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Use the burn test to identify the fiber content of a mistery fabric. This will help to sew, press and care better your project. Plus it is fun! Credits: National Safety Apparel, Ditzyprints & aVENIR fashions
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fiber burn chart, astray or plate, lighter, tweezers
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Dec 12, 2010, 12.36 PMby 1gardenia
Final.ly, I will be able to know what my fabric is. I will put a note on it so I know what it is
Jun 21, 2010, 06.20 AMby mozarella
thank you for burda and this fiber burn chart is very clear and it will make the work easy
Apr 13, 2010, 06.26 AMby nenasew
Very useful chart.
Apr 11, 2010, 06.47 PMby gedwoods
I love this little diagram… I just solved my problem! My mystery fabric is definitely cotton (that’s what they said in the store, but then I doubted it afterwards!)…. if only I hadn’t burned my fingers in the process!
Feb 9, 2010, 10.36 PMby brendazzi
Excellent info! I’ve tried ironing a suspected silk at high heat to see if it melts, but this is much better.
Nov 17, 2008, 08.56 PMby anoxiasan
WOW.
That is incredibly useful.
Sep 15, 2008, 10.04 AMby camilaustral
this sounds fun :P
Jun 5, 2008, 03.52 PMby helenadoll
What a brilliant idea, I will definitely be using this!
May 15, 2008, 03.05 AMby squirrellypoo
thanks, this is so helpful!
May 14, 2008, 06.02 AMby bijouxbetty
Ha ha, thats brilliant! so useful, I especially like the “odour of burning meat” I cant wait to try it out!
May 9, 2008, 04.55 AMby akwa
Thank you for sharing this useful information ! I will print it down and keep it to hand.