Wazoodle Doodle Blogs

Getting a personal sewing business up and running takes a lot of effort, and if you have succeeded in doing so, you should feel proud of yourself. However, there’s always more you can do to improve your business and boost its growth. Consider these steps to reach more customers.

Sometimes the best way to add some fresh looks to your sewing business’s line of products or to expand your own wardrobe isn’t to chase the latest trends but to return to such tried-and-true classics as t-shirts, shorts, sweaters, and jackets.

In this second part of our insightful conversation with Tanya Wade from the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) and the Carolina Textile District (CTD), we dive deeper into the world of sustainable manufacturing and brand growth. Wade highlights the importance of harnessing sustainable, US-made fabrics to create products that are kind to our planet and beneficial for our economy. We discuss the skills gap in traditional trades and how the MSC and CTD bridge this gap by integrating traditional craft with innovative technologies. Wade also elucidates the differences between home and industrial sewing machines, emphasizing the value of understanding these complexities for those involved in manufacturing. Finally, we explore the collaborative work MSC and CTD does with partners like Wazoodle Fabrics, emphasizing the importance of efficient and effective cooperation in the field of sustainable production. This blog is a must-read for those keen on understanding and participating in the sustainable manufacturing landscape in the US.

PFOS and PFOA are commonly used in non-stick and stain/water repellant finishes and some waterproof films. As a practice we do NOT use these in the manufacture of our fabrics due to their toxic, harmful nature.

Every so often we get reports of fabrics showing holes/runs after washing or seem to be breaking down.

The problem could be related to the stitching, or the wash routine and excessive use of bleach, but often it could be damage by decomposition.

Let's look at the 7 reasons why your fabric could be breaking down.