4 Garments to Sew with SCUBA (+ the $$ Luxury fabric I chased for a year) Aurora dress release news!
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Aurora Dress and Tunic:
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Surge Fabric Shop:
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What is scuba fabric? 00:42
Where does scuba fit into my garment sewing projects? 02:33
My journey to find the perfect fabric: 03:27
Four Love Notions patterns perfect for scuba:
Aurora Tunic and Dress 10:17
Constellation Pullover 13:01
Metra Blazer 14:18
Resolution Bottoms 15:18
Care and Sewing Tips: for Scuba fabric in general 16:56
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First, Tessa the Aurora you made looks beautiful on you, so flattering and the fit is perfect! Thank you for all this valuable information on scuba. I have a piece waiting to be made into a Metra Blazer. I will certainly check out the scuba from Surge.
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy your next sew! The fabric is called double knit cupro and it's just divine!
I made a Metra Blazer in a scuba suede. It sewed up beautifully and feels lovely in wear. I love the new Aurora pattern
Sounds great! That was exactly one of our early samples - The fabric is just perfection with Metra!
Great packages, easy to read patterns
So glad you think so! Thanks for watching! ~J
Beautiful design! Aurora is on my wish list.
I use Fusi- knit ( or 5/8" fusible stretch interfacing ) on my knit seams and hems. It eliminates the waves and adds stability to the hem.
I 100% need try that out! Thanks for the tip!
This pattern is so lovely! I have several cuts of Scuba and didn’t know what to make with it. Now I do! 😊. Thank you for your very informative videos, I can’t wait to make this pattern. 💐
You’re welcome 😊 I hope you have a great time with your next project - can't wait to see those cuts of scuba all sewn up! For some reason, scuba seems to hang around in my stash longer than most other fabrics - but it's so enjoyable to sew!
Always love your content. The addition of the lavelier mic is a great addition. Sound quality on TH-cam videos is so important. Keep up the great work.
Great to "hear" LOL ;)
OMG- this pattern is fantastic!! and I have some scuba just waiting for a great pattern to pair it with. I really appreciate your additional support videos that you release- it's so nice to have background information when making decisions about making a garment.
Wonderful! I'm so glad you found it useful! Enjoy your sew!
I’ve wondered about scuba fabric, thinking it’s the same as the waterproof scuba diving fabric. Never knew the difference
haha, that's a common misconception! I was confused when I first learned about the difference, too. Apparel scuba is much more comfortable to sew and wear than neoprene, that's for sure! ☺️ ~J
Adding Modal or Viscose to polyester and lycra has created the most beautiful scuba fabrics. I ordered some with the viscose content last year from London and I agree it is amazing! It allows the fabric to drape and feel much better and it also makes it slightly more breathable. I just wish it would come in some subtle patterns as well as the solid colors. The Aurora is calling my name and it was nice to see the designer behind the scenes of LN! p.s., I have several of your patterns in my stash. Thank you! 😉🌷
Awesome! I agree about the blends - such a nice way to combine the best of both worlds
Oh, apologies for my mistake! This was the 1st LN videos I've seen. What a lovely partnership between Tessa and Tami. @@LoveNotions
Thank-you, very informative ❤
So glad you think so, thanks for watching! ~J
Great information, and yes you inspired me to try ❤
I hope you enjoy your sewing experience!
Great info!!
Glad you think so!
Beautiful pattern!
Glad you like it!
Just ordered the fabric from your link and i am ready to cut it soon! Thank you!
Thanks for this very informative video. I have a couple cuts of scuba in my stash. I have wanted to use it but was a little uncertain. I am thinking the Aurora will be my next make.
yes!! Can't wait to see it!
Litte did I know waking up this morning that I would be ordering a new wonderful pattern and the perfect fabric to go with and all before noon . . But thats exactly what happened😃!
Thank you for the video , so very educational. Can’t wait to see the next one👍
Wonderful! Can NOT wait to see what you sew!!
Modal is slightly less impactful than viscose or rayon. But I do wish it would stop being pushed as eco. The issue isn't with the source material, in this case beech trees, but with how much processing it needs and the chemicals used. yes it is better than viscose, which is better than cotton but please do your research!
Thank you for your feedback! ☺️ ~J
If you're from Canada, do not shop at Surge Fabric Shop. They use UPS for shipping and you end up paying high duties and admin charges -- not worth it!
In the US the shipping is very reasonable - hopefully you have lots of other CA options that work for you. Shipping is rough nowadays, for sure!
We offer several different shipping options CA. UPS is actually no longer an option we offer due to the duty fees and surcharges they surprise customers with. But we do offer USPS and DHL options which can be selected under “shipping method” on the checkout page. Unfortunately, shipping rates to Canada have seen a significant increase over the years making it cost prohibitively for many.
I was just browsing Surge Fabrics (from the US) which is why I went hunting for more info on scuba knit. So excited to order some and try it out with some patterns. Thanks for the info!
Do you have to pay attention to biases when cutting scuba material?
For knit binding, you cut with the stretch, which is generally across the grain. So you do need to pay attention to the stretch, but pattern pieces generally include the direction to cut each piece. As long as you follow that, you're golden! ~J
A lot of the scuba available in my country had stretch on the width but poor to no vertical stretch. Looking at the fabric requirements for Aurora there is no percentage width or horizontal stretch given. What would you say you need? Do you need good 4 way stretch and if so how much. I love the look of this gorgeous dress but really want to make sure I buy an appropriate fabric with the right stretch.
The pattern only requires horizontal stretch! So you should be in luck! And keep in mind that you can make it in lots of different types of fabric - not just scuba. I'm just super into it with scuba because its such a great marriage of pattern and fabric. :)
@@LoveNotionsThanks for answering. I’m not surprised if you can get scuba with modal/poly mix. I have not found any of that yet online where I live but lots of Ponte with it. It looks lovely on you.
I believe I have this pattern. Is this a new or updated version?
This just released today! So chances are you don't have it yet :) But I hope you take a look - it's a great one to add to your collection
I have a micro scuba fabric, its very soft but only has horizontal stretch not much vertical stretch, do you think it could work
I do! Vertical stretch isn't a necessity - just a bit of horizontal
I cannot find this fabric on the Serge website. Do you have an exact word-for-word title of it?
Here’s the link! surgefabricshop.com/collections/cupro-double-knit
And here’s the rest of their scuba category
surgefabricshop.com/collections/liverpool-scuba
Modal is highly chemically saturated, love the way it feels, but wouldn't want it next to my skin.
Definitely important to prewash, I love the way it feels :) Gotta find what works for you and your preferences - natural fibers are wonderful for so many people
Looks like double knit polyester from ,my childhood in the 70’s yuck !🤮 It does have a nice drape. Is it hot in warm climates?
I think this is why I love the fabric that Surge sourced - it's got lots of the good qualities but is much more breathable and drapey! It feels amazing!