Have you ever wondered who invented the first sewing machine? Well, it’s a story of innovation, hard competition and lost patents. The sewing machine has…
In today's blog post, we have the pleasure of introducing Deborah, alias @debbie___8 on Instagram, a talented seamstress who has kindly agreed to share her…
We are delighted to present an interview with the talented British designer Victoria Cronin. In this week's blog post, we delve into her colourful universe…
As you might know, La Cotonnerie imports different textile products from Guatemala such as handmade cushion covers and blankets. These items are made of 100%…
Weaving has been a tradition in Guatemala for thousands of years, with evidence of textiles being produced by the Maya civilization dating back to as…
What is Toile de Jouy? Toile de Jouy, also called “Jouy Print” or “cloth from Jouy” is a cotton fabric which was created in France,…
Origins and meaning There is a lot of stories about the origins of the denim fabric and the jeans. We will tell you one of…
The festive season is approaching and you are thinking of sewing your Christmas presents but you have no inspiration? Well, here is a list of…