Jacket

If you’ve been keeping up with the Siser® Blog you now Siser HTV can be applied to all kinds of materials and textiles. Including acrylic, triblends, fleece, and even cardstock! What material can you not put HTV on? HTV works best on cotton or polyester or cotton/poly blends. Other synthetic fabrics, like acrylic, won’t work […]

3.5 yards is a common amount and a bit more if going for a patterned fabric. A suit with 2 pairs of pants 4.75 yards. Blazer/sportcoat 2.5 yards is a common amount. My tailor can cut a sport coat from 2 yards if it is a plain fabric. How much fabric do I need for […]

As you can see, Digital Printing is a complete game changer. Now, you can print almost anything onto Merino or Merino and Nylon blended fabrics. The process is incredibly straightforward, and the results are inspiring, unleashing endless possibilities. Can you print onto nylon? Nylon is a tough and semi-flexible material that offers high impact and […]

Paint on fabric permanently by mixing a fabric medium with acrylic paint. Acrylic paint is fast drying and waterproof but can crack or peel if used on its own. Adding a fabric medium gives the paint flexibility to move with the garment, thus ensuring a permanent finish. What paint will stay on clothes? acrylic paintThe […]

Generally, you can use just about any kind of paint on wood surfaces, whether it’s wood furniture, wood trim or other wood surfaces. Oil-based paint is great for furniture makeovers in terms of durability over time. What brand of paint covers in one coat? The premium KILZ TRIBUTE one coat paint and primer combination has […]

These days, you can buy many kinds of fabric paint in spray format. You can also mix acrylics with a thinner and use them through your paint gun or airbrush gun to spray paint polyester. Many artists also have luck using regular brand-name spray paint, such as Krylon. Can you paint over polyester? Polyester cannot […]

Can You Spray Paint Nylon? You can spray paint nylon fabric. It works especially well with fabric spray paints as these are made to stick to the surface of nylon fabric. Most fabric stores and craft stores sell these paints, or you can find them online. How long does it take for spray paint to […]

Rust-Oleum Vinyl and Fabric Paint Suitable for use on vinyl and simulated leather, Rust-Oleum spray paint this spray paint gives a flexible finish for your home’s heavy use areas. With excellent adhesive qualities, the paint will not rub off, crack or peel. Does fabric paint crack on fabric? Once dry, it is extremely soft and […]

It’s unlikely that spray paint will come out of clothes just by washing them. Remember that spray paint is harder to remove than other stains because the paint bonds to the fibers, especially when dry. If the stain is dry, it’s very likely that it won’t wash out at all. Can you wash clothes with […]

Wool is a versatile fiber — you can make the fibers lock together by felting it, creating a dense fiber, and you can change the color by dyeing it. Dyeing a wool jacket is a relatively simple process that involves a little bit of time and very little guess work. Can 100% wool be dyed? […]

Polyester. Polyester was the most difficult fabric to dye. What fabric does not dye well? Other synthetic fibers like polyester, spandex, olefin, acetate, and acrylics will not dye evenly unless you use a dye specially formulated for synthetic fibers. Blended fabrics like a polyester/cotton will result in a muted, heather-like dyed finish unless you use […]

No, generally you cannot dye waterproof fabrics. This is because they do not allow water to penetrate them which means the dye will not be soaked into the fabric, instead it will just roll off making it ineffective. Can I dye a Gore-Tex jacket? you can’t dye gore-tex! It’s famous for its ability to reply […]

will spraypainting your jacket work or is there a way you can dye it or something? of course you can. absolutely. Can you spray paint a jacket? Using spray paint on clothing is easy and a great way to show off your style. Clothes made out of denim like jeans, shirts, and jackets are a […]

Between the 50s and the turn of the century, double-breasted suits fell in and out of favour. They returned after WWII and then disappeared in the 60s when simplicity was the aim. Look to the 1980s and everything was larger than ever, from pop music to hair to shoulder pads. Are double-breasted suits out of […]

1 – 1.5”. Typically, suit jackets have enough seam allowance to allow for 1 – 1.5” of added or reduced length. Exactly how much your sleeves can be adjusted is based on where the buttons on the cuff are placed and if you are willing to pay the added cost in relocating buttons and buttonholes. […]

THE ARMY’S INTENT IS TO ALLOW SOLDIERS TO UTILIZE SERVICEABLE UCP FR ACU UNIFORMS (FR ACU’S AND UCP ACU’S PATTERN DESIGN ARE THE SAME). 5. SOLDIERS ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED THE WEAR OF UCP FR ACU’S FOR ROUTINE GARRISON AND FIELD USE. Can you wear deployment uniforms in Garrison? 1, 2019. During this transition, soldiers in […]

“The chief of staff of the Army has authorized the Coyote Brown Fleece Cap for optional wear with the Army Combat Uniform at the discretion of commanders. This change will be reflected in AR/DA Pam 670-1 in 2020,” according to the post. Is the brown fleece cap authorized with PTS? According to the current regulation, […]

coyote brown fleece cap. According to the current regulation, DA Pam 670-1, “commanders may authorize wear of the foliage green or black or coyote brown fleece cap with the combat uniform in field environments when the Army combat helmet is not worn, on work details, or in other environments where wearing the patrol cap is […]

45 to 64 degrees. Fleece: 45 to 64 degrees. When should I wear a fleece? Fleece jackets are ideal for the outdoor explorer. Bring one along on your next hiking or camping excursion. Even if it is summer, fleece jackets can help keep you warm on an overnight camping trip when the temperatures drop. In […]

— the fleece must be kept in a neat, serviceable and professional appearance at all times. Items authorized for wear with the fleece include black or sage green leather, suede or knit gloves, black or sage green watch caps, black scarves that are tucked in, and black ear muffs. Do you wear your OCP top […]