How to Choose the Right Fabric for your Sewing Project
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
- One of the most common sewing questions we are asked is 'how do I choose the right fabric for my dressmaking or sewing project?' This isn't only limited to beginners learning to sew either. Often we hear that people who have been sewing for years are sticking to the same types of fabric because they're scared to try something new. In this video we'll run through some general pointers and things to think about when choosing a dressmaking fabric, what information the pattern packet gives you, information on stretch fabrics such as jersey or knits, common types of dressmaking fabrics: their potential uses, qualities and how easy they are to sew then we'll round up with some final words of wisdom. As part of this we'll show you some of the garments we've sewn in the various different fabrics and you can find all of these on our blog, we've included the links below. We've also included a link to the blog article, which summarises all of this information in written format.
► Sew Essential website: www.sewessential.co.uk/
► To view all of the handmade garments on our blog www.sewessential.co.uk/blog/m...
► How to choose the right fabric for my sewing project blog post including summary table: www.sewessential.co.uk/blog/h...
► Top tips for sewing with slippery fabrics: www.sewessential.co.uk/blog/s...
► Top tips for sewing with velvet: www.sewessential.co.uk/blog/s...
► Sewing with knit and jersey fabrics: www.sewessential.co.uk/blog/s...
► Top tips for sewing with sequins: www.sewessential.co.uk/blog/t...
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Excellent information, thank you so much. I’m just starting clothes sewing again after 30 years and need all the help I can get! I’ve just bought an Overlocker for the first time too. 💐💐💐💐
What a wonderful and comprehensive video. I have a feeling this one will be popular going forward, as you address classic fabrics but from a contemporary point of view. I also appreciated your honest but encouraging advice regarding fabrics that require a little more consideration before during and after sewing. TFS
Really pleased you enjoyed it Jan, thank you so much for taking the time to give me feedback.
Brilliant sensible and clear ….thanks so much …
Absolutely brilliant!🎉
Thank you for this video. Very useful information. You have a lovely voice and a good personality to be on camera
That is so kind of you to say Lylian, thank you so much for such lovely feedback.
Thank you for taking time to explain and show different garments, this help me with a better understanding of fabrics.
Love this video and tips. Have examples helped me immensely. Thank you love your videos!
Very informative.Thank you for sharing.
Brilliant video Lucy. I'm still at my learning curve; scared to even take scissors to fabric. Thank you, I'll be watching again and again. You've helped more than I can say; more than you know, Thanks.
I've ordered from your company before but have just come across your videos. Thank you so much, they are so helpful. 🤗
Thank you. Fabrics were confusing. This video has help so much.
It's a pleasure, I'm so glad it has helped.
What a brilliant informative video
Thank you Karen I really appreciate your point of view, TFS
I love viscose too so easy to work with and gives fab results 😍
Thank you so much Lucy, I really really enjoyed watching this. It’s really interesting and helpful and useful too. And I’m a seasoned sewer and I’ve learnt something from the content of this video. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
so,so helpful particularly as a beginner. I loveall your makes and videos. thankyou
So pleased to hear it was helpful to you Helen, thank you for letting me know.
Thank you Lucy, great information this will help me so much, because I have so much trouble getting the fabric right. Thank you.
Hi. Just found this video. It's very informative about the fabrics. I think I'm a better sewer than I actually am. But your tutorial is really good. I've saved the video. Thank you.
Hi. Loved this overview of different fabrics, really helpful. Thank you.
I was hoping to learn about the various types of knit and stretch fabrics for sweaters, sweatshirts, tunics and jumpers for the colder UK weather. Thanks 😊
Great video with great information, thank you very much!
Thanks very much for an excellent video with so much valuable information! Keep up the good work on your channel!
This was super helpful! Thank you!
Thank you very much really helpful from a confident but incompetent beginner.
Thank you so much Lucy this was very enlightening and it will help me immensely in my future sewing projects you are brilliant
Sew very helpful, thank you Lucy
Really helpful. I'm still quite new to sewing, and this was a very useful summary. Couldn't agree more with your suggestions to just give it a go - and to use a walking foot on temperamental fabrics - just tried mine out on fleece and it was amazing!
So glad it was useful to you and you've tried the walking foot - such a fantastic tool to have in your sewing kit and I'm glad it worked so well for you.
Anyone just thumbs up before viewing cos we like Lucy ♥️
I’m really struggling to find 4 way stretch quality Ponte , do you store any ?
Ah that's so kind of you, thank you so much. You could try our Roanne fabric by John Kaldor, which has stretch in both directions. It is described as a ponte, although it isn't as stable and weighty as some pontes. If you would like a sample you can email us at sales@sewessential.co.uk here is a link to the product www.sewessential.co.uk/fabrics/dressmaking-fabrics/plain-stretch-jersey-fabrics/plain-medium-weight-viscose-nylon-jersey
Sew Essential hi Lucy I clicked the link thanks and it’s only 2 way stretch unfortunately, it for a new Vogue pants pattern that needs 4 way stretch.
Marcy tilton V9284
I’ve looked everywhere for fabric .
Fabric only stretch’s 2 ways. 4 way is counted up and down as 1 and 2 and across as 3 and 4. Fabric tagged 4 way will have equal amount of stretch both ways and 2 way has more stretch in one direction than the other. I leave out bias as even woven stretches when bias cut..
Hi Lucy
I have just stumbled upon your videos and just want to let you know that you are AMAZING.You explain in simple English. I have mostly listened to the American videos and it's just lovely to listen to someone normal from UK. I am so hooked to your videos now and busy going through all your videos. I'm hoping to buy an upgrade on my sewing machine and looking at a Jenome Atelier 7 and hoping to invest in a good overlocker. Just waiting for lockdown to be lifted. I'm currently confused between a Janone and a Juki of the same model type and really struggling to make up my mind and as well as with an overlocker. I want a good overlocker. Not a lower end but also not a difficult one as I too am struggling with the threading of overlockers. I hope that you can help
Thank you I look forward for your advice and hints from Switzerland
Thank you so much for your kind words and hello in Switzerland!
Fantastic video
If you're a linen fan but hate the wrinkles, try a linen blend. I'm wearing my new linen rayon blouse I just made and it is so comfortable, moisture wicking, light and airy, yet does not look rumpled at all. The rayon does not have that polyester feel either. I've had it on all day and it's now sundown. Hurrah for Linen.
🤗 Lots Lots of knowledge ,Thanku
Great info!!
Thank you Jill, much appreciated
@@SewEssential You're welcome!
Lucy, thank you for the video. It was very helpful.
Thank you Suzanne, it makes my day to know I have helped people.
I'm going to be sewing with different sweater material and sweater material like what you are wearing. Its my first time. Do I use a zig zag stitch? And what needle? Thank you for this video.
Interesting. That’s a good selection and advice, especially the advice about the ponte & scuba.
I’m getting twitchy about making a lightweight suedette into a Mimi G biker style jacket. Even with interlining, I don’t feel it’s going to be a good make. One to stick back in the stash imo.
Sometimes we have to mull these things over for a while...
I have been searching for a pattern just like the turquoise with pink flower viscose one you made. Can you please share the pattern? I just love it. Thank you!!!!!
At 24:18 you show a white t-shirt. Would you share the pattern used? Thank you.
Yes of course you can find it here www.sewessential.co.uk/lark-tee-grainline-studio-pattern-1006 and the jersey here www.sewessential.co.uk/fabrics/dressmaking-fabrics/plain-stretch-jersey-fabrics/plain-lightweight-cotton-jersey
Do u have a video on sweater knit? I just brought a lot of sweater knit fabric. I want to make my own sweaters for fall. This will be my first time sewing with it.🧵🧚🏿♀️
What did you use to hold the threads on the pegboard? 😃 😃 😃
Are they on a thread rack or hung up separately, I can't really tell on my phone. 😃 😃 😃
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP! 😃 😃 😃
You can buy pegboard hooks in different lengths, beware pegboard hooks can have a rounded end or a straight end
It matters because it’s harder to get the thread on and off sometimes a fit has a rounded bulb on the end
Lucy thx so much for this informative vid. So helpful. I a was gifted some fabric from a very wonderful lady recently. Due to eye prblms mostly she is just not able to sew anymore. These fabrics are high quality. There is a velvet included. It's is a burnt rust color and I just love it. My problem is that I don't know what it's made of and, of course, I have no care instructions. Is there a method of figuring out the content? Usually if I have a piece of fabric I'm unsure of I just throw it in the washer and dryer to see what happens. But there is no way I want to take a risk with this fabric. What can I do?
Hi Barbara, wow these fabrics sound amazing! With regards to the velvet I would suggest either cutting a small square piece and washing it to see what results you get, measuring it beforehand. If you aren't happy with the results or don't want to try this I would have it dry cleaned. I hope you manage to get started on these treasures!
@@SewEssential thx so much! Why didn't I think of that! I've already made a pencil skirt from a piece of suiting that wasn't large enough for a blazer. Then I used the pale blue crepe de chine for a pussy bow blouse. So pretty. The suiting is charcoal with just the smallest line if blue and they look amazing together. Can't wait to show Rachel how I've used these pieces!
At 27:35 you show a black and blue check skirt. Do you know what pattern you used? I’ve been looking for a skirt pattern like that and I can’t find one.
Yes of course it is this one www.sewessential.co.uk/lisette-pull-on-pencil-skirt-jalie-pattern-3883
Do you ship to the US?
Are those fabrics available in your store
Can you tell me about Challis?
A