From the Zuleeg sewing box

Designbeispiel Chanel Schieferschwarz

Chanel goes punk - a blazer story

Theresia has reinterpreted the classic Parisian Chanel jacket from the 1950s and transformed our Chanel Slate Black into a funky blazer with a rock attitude! Here she explains exactly how she does it: Sewing a blazer from wool fabric – Chanel goes punk! It's not for nothing that a blazer is considered a hobby seamstress's masterpiece, as you can see from every cheeky detail here! You can find more wonderful design examples and sewing inspiration for our Chanel fabrics on the BERNINA blog !

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Nähbeispiel vom Chanel Korall

Sewing in Chanel style - a collaboration with BERNINA

Bianca from Blancheartsewing has completely reinterpreted our Chanel fabric coral and fascinates us with her extravagant costume, in which she appears both smartly elegant and casually chic. Here you can find the detailed blog post and learn everything about the fabric and the outfit! Sewing a Chanel-style costume – DIY haute couture You can find more wonderful design examples and sewing inspiration for our Chanel fabrics on the BERNINA blog !

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Ein Rock aus dem Chanelstoff nach dem Lutterloh - Prinzip

A skirt made of Chanel fabric according to the Lutterloh principle

Olga from Matroschka Handmade tells us on the BERNINA sewing blog how she used our mint Chanel fabric to create this extravagant skirt! Sewing a skirt from Chanel fabric using the Lutterloh system You can find more wonderful design examples and sewing inspiration for our Chanel fabrics on the BERNINA blog !

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Schneiderherz - Nähen mit Chanelstoff

Schneiderherz - Sewing with Chanel fabric

The lovely Ute from Schneiderherz has been sewing our high-quality interfacing fabrics for many years! In a collaboration with BERNINA, she explains in detail how to properly work with Chanel fabric! You can find out more about this on the BERNINA blog, and of course also about our Chanel fabric SLATE BLACK ! Sewing with Chanel fabric or bouclé – tips and tricks You can find more wonderful design examples and sewing inspiration for our Chanel fabrics on the BERNINA blog !

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BERNINA - ein Interview mit unserer Stoffexpertin Steffi

BERNINA - an interview with our fabric expert Steffi

100 years of Zuleeg and BERNINA celebrate with us! Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the company, in cooperation with BERNINA, the high-quality sewing machine manufacturer, there is a raffle of our fine Chanel fabric ! Make yourself comfortable and read the exciting interview with our textile designer Steffi. Steffi says that in her world everything revolves around fine fabrics and creative craftsmanship. She describes her creative profession, gives insights into her private life and explains why she addresses her BERNINA formally. Click here for the full interview and find out how you can participate in the Chanel...

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Alte Textilbücher und Zeitschriften

Your textile lexicon

Abrasion resistance The fabric is not easily damaged by friction or abrasion. This is determined by rubbing it against a rough surface to test its abrasion resistance. Acrylic A synthetic fiber often used as a substitute for wool. Acrylic is also known for its lightness, softness, and thermal insulation. equipment A collective term for all processes that increase the utility of a fabric after production. Finishing changes the appearance, surface, character, and feel of the fabric. Cotton A plant-based textile raw material derived from the subtropical cotton plant. The advantages of cotton fabrics include high tear resistance, durability, and easy...

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