Categoría: Cords

Velvet is defined as a «fuzzy and dense silk fabric, made up of two warps and a weft», according to the Royal Academy of Language (RAE). Various qualities —such as its biocompatibility, the variety of uses and applications or the long tradition it accumulates— make velvet thread a very popular choice.

 

The versatility of velvet is undoubtedly one of its greatest advantages. Virtually all garments, embroideries and linings can benefit from the strength, elasticity and insulating properties of velvet, providing results that are aesthetically compatible with men’s, women’s and children’s fashion.

 

In terms of biological compatibility, velvet can be compared to silk. Thanks to its coefficient of friction, softness and smoothness, it adapts to human skin without generating conflicts, discomfort or unwanted reactions.

 

Although velvet is closely related to the aristocracy and royalty, today its use is not exclusive to high society. This exclusivity was lost at some point in the 20th century, when even its perception of outdated fabric was overtaken to take first place among natural fabrics, with the permission of silk. However, the origins of velvet date back to 13th century China, when it was used mostly by kings and emperors, which is why since then it has retained an aura of elegance and sophistication that accompanies it to the present day.

 

But not all that glitters in the characteristics of velvet is ‘gold’. Products made with this fabric are more susceptible to wear over time, especially on the soft side, which is easy to deteriorate due to friction, bumps and involuntary scratches. It is also not easy to remove dirt stains, all of which make it an unusual fabric in children’s fashion and casual wear.

Quality shoes differ from the rest not only in the most obvious things, such as the quality of materials and design, but also in small details that make a difference and make us achieve maximum comfort.

An example we have in the boots that are supposed to be designed to withstand water. Perhaps you see two very similar models and think that the price difference is not justified. But when you put on the cheap boots, you come home with your feet wet while with the quality ones, your feet are totally dry. Why can this happen? Well, for the quality of the details.

A good quality boot will have a tongue that will be attached to the shoe, it will not be a separate strip that can leak water down the sides. The tongue and the shoe will be all one, with the corresponding folds to be able to accommodate the footwear well. But, in addition, the manufacturers will have a good waterproof cord distributor that will prevent water from entering this way and getting wet in the high areas where the tongue protects a little less.

Another difference between a quality shoe and a cheaper one is in the way the sole is attached to the rest of the shoe. In cheap footwear, it is usual for it to be stuck. This, aesthetically, does not make a difference, especially because they can imitate stitches. But by bending the foot day after day and step after step, the glue eventually comes off and the water enters through there. In the end, the sole will come off completely and the shoe will end up in the trash. A quality footwear will be well sewn and this will prevent it from becoming detached or separated.

The type of leather also makes the difference between a quality shoe and an inexpensive one. The economic skin is not always leather and if it is, it is not as soft and adaptable as the quality one. Good leather gradually takes the shape of the foot and makes the shoe more and more comfortable, while poor quality leather will always rub and cannot be tamed.

Knowing all this, is it worth investing in higher quality footwear? The answer we believe is very obvious and has been justified.

Gold laces are a type of jewelry that is always in style. They are worn by both men and women, but they do not always look as they should. This type of chain has characteristics that make it necessary to know exactly how to wear them so that they are elegant and sophisticated.

Fat gold laces are surely the ones that lead to the most mistakes when combining. For a woman, they must be worn alone, without any other type of chain around the neck and without medals or accessories. The best measure for this type of cord is the choker. If the woman is young, the better the closer to the neck and thicker, but when she is already a certain age, it is better for the chain to be further apart since the neck is one of the areas that most reveals the true age of a woman. woman and should avoid drawing attention to it.

As for men, the fat gold laces must also be short, but always separated from the neck and, as we recommended for them, they must look like a unique piece without medals. It is always advisable to avoid excesses since the beauty of jewelry is, normally, in the measure and in the good choice of a single outstanding piece.

When we talk about fine gold cords, these can be perfectly combined with other types of chains, have different lengths or even be used to carry pendants and medals. The finer, the more versatile and easy to combine. However, a men’s chain is not the same as a women’s chain, and in the case of a women’s chain, it can be very fine and attractive, but on a man, an excessively fine chain may not look pretty.

When we talk about fat gold cords for decoration, such as those that are placed on the edges of cushions or as decoration in bedspreads, for curtains or other home accessories, the keys to hitting are similar to when we talk about a jewel. It is important not to overdo it and always find the type of cord and the thickness that best fit the piece.

Golds are in fashion for both jewelry and decoration, but using them sparingly is the key to achieving an elegant and contemporary home or image.

Homemade rugs are all the rage on the Internet and many people are starting out on the adventure of weaving one for their home. The materials that you are going to need are very simple, thick cotton cord in the selected color or colors and knitting needles, whether sock or crochet. You can even go for the crochet hooks, very suitable for knitting this type of products.

You will need a pattern, but don’t worry because you will be able to find many on the Internet. On YouTube there are tutorials that will help you meet your goal step by step. You will therefore have no problem following a reference when it comes to making your carpet.

It is recommended to start with a small carpet, for example, one for the bathroom, very fluffy and that you want to step on when you get out of the shower. Or, perhaps, one to put in front of the mirror in the area you use to change, thus avoiding putting your feet on the floor.

The advantage of this type of rugs is that, being so small, you will finish quickly and get a quick satisfaction from your work. But even if you make a mistake and have to undo, you are not going to take too long. In addition, you will see how some typical problems arise for those who knit this type of thing for the first time.

One of the most common problems is over-tightening the stitch as it is weaved, which makes the mat narrow or curl. Learning to control this can force us to undo several laps and redo them until the desired goal is achieved.

But the advantage of all this is that when we finish weaving the carpet, we will have mastered the technique and the usual problems that we may encounter when carrying out these works. We would, if desired, be ready to weave a larger rug.

These types of accessories are ideal, for example, for patios or terraces where we meet informally with friends. They can marry with very different styles depending on the colors we use, such as white for an Ibizan terrace or multicolored for a boho style one.

And the best thing is that we can improvise how we want our design based on the original pattern, so we will get an absolutely unique rug adapted to our tastes and the colors of our home.