AFRICAFABRICS · Journal
Choose with a clearer brief. Explore fabric details, compare buying options and prepare questions for your next wholesale order.
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Embroidery
Plan border embroidery across paired garment panels, with separate finished hem and waist references before calculating fabric purchases.
Read guide — Border embroidery for front and back panels: check placement as a pairEmbroidery
Compare hanging embroidered samples with consistent size, support and lining to assess their suitability for the intended garment shape.
Read guide — Embroidered fabric drape: request a useful hanging sample viewEmbroidery
Discuss cut-edge stability, motif interruptions and finishing with your maker before cutting a wholesale embroidered fabric order.
Read guide — Cut edges on embroidered fabric: inspect a sample before bulk cuttingTrims
Assess a trim on the intended neckline curve, checking inner-edge lift and outer-edge tension before buying wholesale lengths.
Read guide — Can lace trim follow a curved neckline? Test the actual curveTrims
Compare trim corner treatments on an actual garment or accessory template before confirming the length and finishing brief.
Read guide — Decorative trim at corners: approve folds, joins and visible motifsTrims
Choose and approve trim join locations with the garment maker, then record motif alignment and usable lengths for wholesale purchasing.
Read guide — Where should a lace trim join go? Plan the seam before orderingTrims
Plan paired decorative trim from matching start points, direction and finished lengths rather than cutting two equal strips without comparison.
Read guide — Matching lace trim on paired sleeves and cuffsNeckline appliques
Review the finished garment opening with the neckline applique in position, including fastening and fit checks on a representative sample.
Read guide — Neckline appliques and head openings: check wearability before buyingNeckline appliques
Prepare a neckline attachment trial with the real base fabric, lining and decoration before deciding the bulk application method.
Read guide — Attaching a decorative neckline: questions for a secure sampleAllow Google Analytics to measure product browsing and enquiry actions. Your enquiry text is not sent. Privacy
