Sewing with Knits: Knit ✨Fabric Shopping✨ || Pairing Fabric with S9717 & N6751
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Hi! My name is Tiffany. Welcome to my channel centered around my love for all things handmade but especially my first love, Sewing!
Today’s video is the 4th episode of my Sewing with Knits Series. Today we’re talking all about fabric shopping and pairing up a fabric with patterns. Come shop with me!
Enjoy the video and don’t forget to Like, Subscribe and Leave a Comment so we can chat!
What I’m Wearing Today:
-Ellie and Mac Staycation Dress
Some of my Recent Videos:
-Viewer Me-Made Parade: • ✨✨Viewer Me-Made Parade✨✨
-July Makes and Sewing Plans: • ✨Sewing Plans✨ for the...
-Sewing Room Tour: • ✨Sewing Room Tour✨ | t...
-June 2023 Sewing Makes: • June 2023 Monthly 🧵Sew...
-Sewing with Knits, All About the Fabric: • Sewing with Knits: Get...
-5 Handmade Essentials: • My ✨5✨Handmade Essenti...
🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵
Links for Today’s Video:
Sewing with Knits, Ep. 1: An Intro to Knit Fabric • Sewing with Knit Fabri...
Sewing with Knits, Ep.2: Tools for Success • Sewing with Knits: Too...
Sewing with Knits, Ep.3: All About Knit Fabric • Sewing with Knits: Get...
-Simplicity 9717: simplicity.com...
-New Look 6751: simplicity.com...
-Fabric Mart Fabrics: www.fabricmart...
-Olga’s Closet: olgascloset.com
-Mily Mae Fabrics: milymaefabrics...
🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵
Connect with Me:
Instagram: Hoosier.Handmade
Email: Hoosier.handmade22@gmail.com
Address:
Tiffany Scherschel
P.O. Box 713
Mitchell, IN 47446
Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with any company mentioned in today’s video, other than linked Amazon products. I’m simply a sewist sharing my personal experiences and original thoughts.
Some of the above links might be affiliate Amazon links. If you purchase those item(s) via my link, I will make a small commission from Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I so appreciate your support!! ❤️❤️
Like, Subscribe and Comment Below!!
Let’s Be Friends!
Love glimpses of sweet little Addy June. Your doing a great knit series. I totally agree with your DBP opinions. The JoAnn prices have really gone up over the last few years (with smaller discounts) and it doesn’t seem that the quality warrants the price for the majority of the fabrics. I don’t get to feel fabric very often so most of my purchases are from online shops. Knowing a little about fabric weight is also helpful when buying online. Watching fabric hauls is also helpful to see fabric from various stores…if one can resist impulse buying. 😉
Hello, Brenda, thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! Yes, you’re right, the prices have gone up, even since I’ve been sewing. Definitely makes it necessary to shop more savvy. That’s a great point, Brenda, about the fabric weight. I need more knowledge on that myself! Thanks so much for chatting with me, Brenda, I hope you’re having a great start to your week! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Love how you’re pairing fabrics with a pattern. Can’t wait to see it made up. 😊
Aw, hello, Mari! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch during this crazy busy time in your life! Your kind comment means so much to me! Hope your new week is off to a great start! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Joann Fabrics is definitely DBP central! I also can't believe all the flannel and fleece they carry year round. AND I LIVE IN FLORIDA!!! Great video. I've been sewing a long time, but I think you gave great pointers for beginning sexists.
Hello, Diane, thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! Yes! This Joann’s seemed to have an over abundance of fleece and flannel, maybe they’d already received this next seasons stock. People were buying it like crazy while I was in there as well. I remember thinking, it’s way too hot to be using that right now, haha, as we’re still in somewhat of a heat wave here in Indiana. It’s good to have options though, I guess. Thanks so much for chatting with me, Diane! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Loved shopping with you!
Hello, Cheryl, thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! So glad you enjoyed today’s video, we need to do some in-person shopping together 😉🥰 Hope you’re having a great start to your week, Cheryl! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
@@hoosierhandmade22 Yes, would love to do in person shopping trip. Hopefully your life will settle down soon. And you can buy again!
This is such a helpful video for me, Thank you so much for sharing! I have a really hard time picking fabric, so this was great! I will be re-watching this!
Aw, so glad this video was helpful to you, Michele! Thank you so much for watching! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I enjoy going with you into Joanne
fabrics.
Thank you for coming shopping with me, Zelda! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hi Tiffany! ❤
I've been waiting ALL day to get a minute to watch this.
FINALLY a free minute!!
I've been buying fabric, too.
I walked into a thrift shop this past weekend, and the sign said 50% off fabric and BOY! they had fabric! I bought 2 large trash bags of vintage fabric. I'm dying of excitement!! 🎉
Hello, Lesley, thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! Aw, how fun that you’ve been fabric shopping too! That’s amazing prices for fabric, I’m not sure I could’ve restrained myself, haha! 😂 I hope you had a great shopping trip (maybe we need to see a haul 😉😉) Thanks so much for chatting with me, Lesley! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hi Tiffany! I really enjoyed this video, so much good info! I'm new to sewing knits and I absolutely absorbed it all. Thanks for taking us along on your shopping trip, so fun. Your Joann store is gi-normous! I might have to stop in there next time I'm in your neck of the woods - leaving wallet safely with hubby...lol! I could TOTALLY fill up a cart there. Hope you're having a great week!
Hello, Angela, thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! Aw, so glad you’re exploring sewing more with knits, you’re going to do amazingly! This Joann’s is in Indy, we happened to be shopping up there when I needed to film this. It was real treat to go through such a large Joanns for sure! Thanks so much for chatting with me, Angela! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Thanks for the tour no shops where I lives when I get the chance I get excited
Hello, Robyn, thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! Hope you’re having a great week, Robyn! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I hope you do some more of these field trips. So helpful!
Hello, Cathy, thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me to hear that this video content was helpful! I so appreciate you taking the time to chat with me! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hi Tiffany, thanks for taking us along on your shopping trip! And yes it's a little disappointing about the selection of knits there. The only place to find the cotton knits is in the kids' section. I've gotten them sometimes for comfy PJs or tees if the print appeals. I like the way your store is arranged as well. It's looking like some stores have some apparel fabrics on the wall, and the Clearance fabrics standing upright. Happy sewing, I'm sure they will be lovely!
p.s. I ordered from Mily Mae Fabrics for the first time this summer and made the Compose Robe, a Luna Loungewear nightie, and some PJ shorts from a light french terry, and Love Them. 😉 the price was so reasonable I asked if that was the price for a 1/2 yard unit haha. (it was a whole yard)
Hello, Lynn, thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! Aw, I’m so glad you loved Mily Mae, they’re quickly becoming one of my favorites and you’re right! the prices are so good! They’re having a Sitewide sale right now, I think, not to tempt you or anything 😉😉 Thanks so much for chatting with me, Lynn! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Oh Tiffany I haven't seen that Newlook pattern yet. I'll be looking out for that one when it arrives here. So nice. I love shopping with you. Let's stop for a cuppa afterwards 😅😅. If only there wasn't a giant sea between us😂. You have a great variety in your stores. I don't think we even have a section like that at Spotlight. Great video ❤❤
Aw, hello, Katrina! Thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! Yes! If only we could go shopping together, that would be so much fun! Hope you’re having a great week, Katrina! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Great video-informative and fun! I'm not as experienced with knits as I am with wovens so this was helpful.
Hello, Diane, thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! I’m so glad this video could be helpful to you in your knit sewing journey, Diane! You’re going to do amazingly with those knit projects 🥰 Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
That made me chuckle, watching you going through the double brushed polly (not sure how you spell that). I went across from Canada to Port Huron specifically to go to Jo-Anne for a big cutting mat and some double brushed polly. They were having an up to 60% off everything sale. Unfortunately the patterns weren't on for $1.99, but probably good for my wallet. Lol. But they hardly had any double brushed polly (I still managed to find 3 that went with the capsule wardrobe I had in mind though, that I liked. Not wow fabric, but still nice. And that gave me a 50% off coupon for my cutting mat that wasn't on sale otherwise. So i did go home happy. I seldom see double brushed polly in Canada, and I really like to wear it in the colder months. I also picked up 4 new look patterns that were about a dollar off. I got N6728, N6626, N6651, and N6704. I looked at the one you got, but talked myself out of it because I have some like it, but I wish I had bought it now because I thought it was for woven fabric, and I would have bought it if I'd realized it was for knits. The ones I bought weren't necessarily for knits, but I do have fabric in my stash already that I want to use for them.
Hello, Linda, thank you so much for watching and for such a lovely comment, it means so much to me! I can see how useful DBP would be there in Canada with your cold weather. It’s perfect for those kind of temperatures! I’m so glad you had a successful shopping trip, it sounds like it was a lot of fun and now you have some projects for Fall, how neat! Thanks so much for sharing with me, Linda! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Great video Tiffany. Your Joann's seams sooo big. A lot of beautiful fabric suggestions.
Cant wait to see your makes
Hello, Agata, thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! This Joann’s was very large. It’s not my regular one but it’s nice to make the trip up to this one every now and then. Hope you’re having a great week, Agata! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Thanks for the shopping trip No Joanns in my area..I'm in Canada and No fabric store here so I shop on line..I am right now stash shopping only
Hello, Cindy, thank you so much for watching and for commenting, it means so much to me! Yay for Stash Shopping! That can be just as much fun, rediscovering fabrics you might’ve forgotten about 🥰 Thanks for chatting with me, Cindy! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I love to go fabric shopping! I'm looking forward to seeing how you put on the collar with the Rib knit
Aw, hello, Zelda, thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! I hope you’re having a great week! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Thanks for taking us shopping with you! There are so many different "names" for fabrics these days. It's so confusing to me at times. Hope you're enoying your week!
Hello, Deb, thank you so much for watching and for commenting, it means so much to me! Yes, you’re exactly right, it can be so overwhelming and daunting! We’re continuously having to learn more about fabrics it feels like. Hope you’re having a great start to your week, Deb! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
You gave such amazing advice on shopping for knits Tiffany! I really like your tip on ordering samples whenever possible. When I first started sewing, I would order a ton of stuff I didn’t know anything about and most of that fabric ended-up being used for muslins only (not even wearable because I hated how the fabric felt on me). I could have avoided that had I gone to a fabric shop just to feel some of the different types of knits. It was a lot of fun to go shopping with you - I love all that DBP but agree with you that it’s not ideal for a summer dress! 😂💞
Hello, Izzy, thank you so much for watching and for such a lovely comment, it means so very much to me! Aw, yes, I know exactly what you’re talking about. Buying those pieces of fabric just to find that they’re not really want you wanted. I’ve got several of those in my stash for sure! 🙈 I’ll try to make those muslins out of it probably or move it on to someone else. Live and Learn, I reckon 😉 Hope you’re having a wonderful week, Izzy! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Wow, your Joanne's looks like it has more fabric than any of the ones here. But yours don't have to compete w SR Harris. If you are ever in Minneapolis during a buying month, I'm going to take you to SR Harris.
Hello, Cat, thank you so much for watching and for commenting, it means so much to me! Aw, you’re so sweet! If I ever make it to Minneapolis, I’ll definitely hold you to that, Cat! I’ve heard so many wonderful things about SR Harris, I’m sure I would be wonderfully overwhelmed! 😂 Thanks so much for chatting with me, Cat! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
FYI... that fabric you loved and wanted to go back for is 30% off today.
Hello, Becky, thank you so much for watching and for such a helpful comment, it means so much! Ooohh, I might be making a trip back to Joann’s soon 😉 Hope you’re having a great start to your week, Becky! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Another great video Tiffany! So much fun to shop along with you and your little. Especially fun for me because I can't really go into the stores much. Can't wait to see your makes from these fabrics.
Hello, Adrienne, thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! So glad you enjoyed the shopping trip! Hope you’re having a great week, Adrienne! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I think Joanne’s prices are ridiculous for the quality of the fabric. I won’t use any polyester fabric. I really like Fabric Mart to buy fabric. The pictures and info they provide give a lot of info about the fabric and I don’t hate anything I’ve bought and highly recommend. I am not affiliated with them, just a happy customer.
Hello, Neda, thank you so much for watching and for commenting, it means so much! Yes, I agree, Joann’s prices have went ridiculously high even in the short few years I’ve been sewing. You definitely have to shop their sales and coupons if you want to make a budget fabric purchase there. I completely agree about Fabric Mart Fabrics! The way they display the fabric online is so helpful! Thanks so much for chatting with me, Neda! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Question for you, on the yellow with white flowers that you found in the juvenile area, it says it is 100% cotton but how could it be cotton and be stretchy? It was obviously a jersey as you can see from the rolling edges. I thought that anything that had stretching in it had to have some kind of Lycra, elastic, or non natural fiber. Am I mistaken?
Hello, Julie! Thanks so much for watching and for such a great question. I think I can answer this one but perhaps more seasoned individuals from the sewing community can chime in as well.
I believe the yellow fabric has stretch due to how the fabric was made. When we say Knit and Woven, we’re referring to how the fabric was constructed. Cotton Knit would be made differently than Cotton Woven. Although they’re both using the same materials, the stretch comes from how the fibers are “knitted” together. You’re exactly right, sometimes cotton knit types will have Lycra, spandex, etc. in them. I would hope they would always allude to the contents of the fabric on the label if they include those other types as well. Since this one only refers to 100% cotton, I’m going to assume the stretch is coming from how the fabric is made.
Hope this answers your question, Julie! Thanks so much for chatting with me! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hello ☺
From what I found it probably has what is called "Mechanical stretch". Like the way a hand knit sweatshirt has the hability to stretch for example.
"Mechanical stretch is the natural stretch a knit fabric has based on the way it is constructed. Knit fabrics are constructed from a single thread knitted into interlocking loops, giving the fabric its stretch. So, even if the material does not contain spandex it will still have some give."
Addie is so beautiful! I really enjoyed this video! It’s been a long time since I’ve actually shopped for fabric because of my back issues. It’s so frustrating! I’ve been very involved in finishing the quilts for my 4 adult kids that I started in about 1985!! I’ve got the first one done, a sampler quilt in Southwest colors for my first daughter. It was totally hand quilted too. Now I’m finishing up my oldest sons quilt. It’s a double Irish chain in grunge patriotic colors. I had most of it quilted by a long armed because my arthritis has gotten so bad. But I had her leave some open space that I can hand quilt and I’m about half done with that. Then I’ll bind it and it will be done. His was started in 2005. Next I’m working on my second daughters radiant star quilt that she picked out the fabric for. It’s in dark purples, blues and greens. I will also have it long arm quilted with open space for me to quilt. Then for my youngest son I thought I had picked out fabric for a flying geese quilt but I can’t find it. Im going to have to tear my house apart! I did go to a quilt shop in the city across the state line. They just moved into a new, bigger building. I was looking for binding fabric and fabrics to start making hexies. Omg, there was so much fabric! I was so overwhelmed. My sweet husband came with me to help and I was so glad he was there! But it was fun!
@@VoxAtelier hey! Nice to see you on this vlog! I watch yours and you are great. Everyone here should check you out. Thanks for looking into this for me. I didn’t even think to look it up online. I now get it. You and Tiffany did a great job, as well as others. Hope you are doing well and I will see you at VoxAtelier.
@@TheEconWoman Thank you very much! Hopre you are doing great also ☺
Thank you, Tiffany, for sharing your knowledge on knits. You picked out some beautiful fabric. I do have a questioin--what is double brushed poly and how do you know what it is just by feel? Thank you.
Hello, Carol, thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! That’s a great question, Carol! Double Brushed Poly is a polyester and spandex blend that was designed, I believe, to mimic suede with a soft touch. During the fabric construction, they will brush both sides of the fabric to create that softness on each side. Single brushed poly would only be brushed on one side. I can usually tell DBP by the soft, cushy, almost peach like feeling. Like a peach, it’s fuzzy without seeing much fuzz, lol, if that makes sense.
DBP comes in beautiful colors and prints as the fabric really holds color really well. My Joanns tends to have so many beautiful options. Down sides that I’ve found for Double Brushed Poly is that it has negative ease so it’ll make your garment even smaller than what you intended, clingy to parts of your body you might not want it to cling to. It also can be very hot to wear, especially during the summer months. I’ve found that the fabric content doesn’t breathe very well. I believe it was intentionally made to be an inexpensive option for soft knit but my Joann wants upwards of $18/yd now for their DBP so not really inexpensive in my book. There are other places, online especially, that has DBP for better prices, I think.
Ok, I wrote a book there, sorry about that, maybe I need to do a video on this topic 😉 but hopefully this answers your question. Thanks so much for chatting with me, Carol! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
@hoosierhandmade22 thank you for the info, Tiffany. I really don't want to use DBP but didn't know how to tell if that is what I'm getting. Love, love, love your channel.
In speaking of neckbands, have you had any experience with sewing v necks? Love this!
Hello, Brooke, thank you so much for watching and for such a great question. I have not had any experience with a knit V neckband. I’ve just done a woven bias binding into a V shape. The woven V neck instructions were in the Rhapsody Blouse pattern, so Love Notions might have a video on YT about it.
For a knit V-neck, I saw a video on YT by Karina from Lifting Pins and Needles. It’s a little lengthy, 24 minutes, I believe, but she usually has wonderful tutorials. Here’s the link to that video: th-cam.com/video/bx7RmOmVftg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pPoz3lYN0iX62zFq
Hope this helps, Brooke! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
@@hoosierhandmade22 girl thank you so much! It's a knit pattern, the Tabree Top by Sonia Estep Designs. I appreciate you being extremely helpful, and I love Lifting Pins and Needles too. Have a great long weekend!
Omg I would love to one day go to Joans! Its massive!
Hello! Thank you so much for watching and for commenting, it means so much to me! Lol, yes, some of the Joann’s stores are quite big! This one was definitely bigger than I’m used to, it was fun to explore! Hope you’re having a great week! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany