August 01, 2023

What is Broadcloth? The Popular Fabric & Its Uses

Learn about the nuances of broadcloth fabric and what broadcloth is used for from Nimble Made. In this guide about broadcloth fabric, we'll go over the history of broadcloth, what is cotton broadcloth, what is broadcloth fabric used for, and more.

Sonia Su

May 01, 2023

What are Pleats?

Written by Tanya Zhang What are Pleats? If you've dug around fashion and sewing, you might come across the term: pleats. Pleats are a type of fold that is commonly used in fabric to create structure, shape, or decorative detailing. They are essentially folds in the fabric that are secured...

Tanya Zhang

July 01, 2021

What is a Placket?

Learn everything there is to know about the shirt placket from Nimble Made today. In this guide about plackets, we will go into what is a placket and the types of placket on a shirt. Read our placket guide and all the details about shirt plackets so you know which...

Tanya Zhang

June 04, 2021

3 Steps: How to Measure Sleeve Length

Learn how to measure sleeve length from Nimble Made today. In this guide about measuring sleeve length, we'll go over the 3 easy steps on how to measure dress shirt sleeve length so you can find the perfect fit.

Tanya Zhang