Denim by the yardage

Originally, denim was used exclusively for sewing work clothes. With them, great emphasis was placed on maximum durability, and it was precisely this feature that denim perfectly fulfilled. It soon became clear that this material not only has a long life, but is also comfortable and looks stylish. It is not surprising that the popularity of denim skyrocketed and gradually became a permanent fixture in the regular wardrobe. Nowadays, jeans and other pieces of denim clothing are worn by men, women and children all over the world.

What you should know about the substance

Denim or denim (also denim) is a very strong and at the same time durable material with a twill weave. It will not be damaged by daily wear or repeated washing, which is why clothes made of this material are almost immortal.

Classic denim fades over time, but that's definitely not a bad thing. If this property is not desirable for you, choose a washed jeans fabric that is colorfast and maintains its original color shade for a long time.

The fabric with the addition of elastane adapts perfectly to every figure and accentuates the curves, which is why it fits perfectly with jeans.

Denim is no longer limited to blue shades, but is available in many amazing colors and patterns. Worth noting, for example, are timeless polka dots or breathtaking embroidered and plastic patterns.

No less interesting is Tencel with a denim look, which is produced ecologically from cellulose fibers of eucalyptus. It is amazingly soft, has great antibacterial and thermoregulatory properties (warms in winter, cools in summer), and as a bonus, it does not need to be ironed.

How to use the substance

As the name itself suggests, denim is perfect for sewing modern jeans of all possible colors and designs. However, you can also create timeless jackets and comfortable skirts from it.

And since denim is a solid material, it is also used for bags , backpacks, cosmetic cases, book covers, seat cushions and other interesting accessories.

Shirt denim is softer and thinner, so it is suitable for fashionable shirts, dresses, as well as for various pieces of children's clothing.

Tencel is the perfect choice for sewing stylish dresses, skirts or airy tunics. And thanks to its thermoregulatory properties, it has also become a very popular fabric for bed linen.