How to Sew Rayon Fabric - Tips and Tricks
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- Tips and tricks to handle rayon challis or viscose material when sewing. Blog post with more info and links here ↓
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I find it works to pre wash the fabric in an old thin cotton pillowcase - no or minimal fraying and no time wastage edge-finishing. You also could also use one of those bags for delicates.
Yes, there are many methods to control fraying.
Thank you. I like we can avoid edge finishing. I will try to thin pillowcase method.
I am going to sew with Rayon Challis for the first time.. These tips are wonderful! Thank you 🙏. so much!
You are so welcome!
I’m new to sewing with rayon so this was very helpful. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
Your tips videos are great. Helpful and to-the-point! Thanks Melissa
Glad you like them!
Wonderful tips! Thank you! I didn't know that rayon had changed a bit over the years. I have two pieces that are decades old, so I will keep that in mind. ☺️
Yes, I feel like the newer rayons are definitely better in terms of shrinkage!
Thank you so much for these great tips!
Glad it was helpful!
This is such a helpful video thank you so much. I found a gorgeous black and white printed fabric that I’m going to use to make a pair of light weight cropped and tapered summer pants. Sort of a Bali inspired look. I will use all of your tips as I try to complete this project. ❤️
Glad it's helpful!
thank you Melly that was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
great video.this fabric for a dress is so pretty
Thank you! 😊
Great tips, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Excellent tips! Thank you so much! :)
Glad it was helpful!
Great tips. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I just made 2 jumpsuits and a pair of wide leg pants in rayon - using these tips really helped. Thank you!
Wonderful!
Loved this tutorial
Glad you liked it!!
I use my overcast foot on my machine to 'serge' the edges before washing. Great tips and tricks, Thanks!
That works well too!
Starch tip is genius game changer 😍
Glad it's helpful!
Great tips! Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Great tips really thank you 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for the tip
No problem!
Excellent tips, thank you
Thanks for watching!
This was great! I JUST bought the Valetta top pattern last night! I bought a linen online and ended up being very light and drapey and have had my eye on that pattern so......happy mother's day to me 😍
I want to venture into the rayon challis but I'm a beginner so a little nervous! Shout out to you Texas lady! It's pushing upper 90s to near 100 this weekend over here in the panhandle!!! Need a Valetta top now!!! 🤣
Light linen works great for Valetta too. And I'm glad I have a pool and excited for warm pool weather!
@@Mellysews yeeees!!! Totally time for that!
Hi Melly, I love your shirt, the pineapple fabric and the pattern. Rayon fabric has such a nice feel, haven’t sewn with it, great tips for when I do. Hope you are doing well.
Thank you! You too!
Some great tips. I might add that I have learned to buy 1/4 to 1/2 more yardage than the pattern requests because even though I prewashed the fabric, I did not have enough material for the sleeves. It became a sleeveless top and still looked cute.
Yes, I have found this type of fabric shrinks more than many others during prewashing
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊
Very nice
Thanks
Thank you!!!!
Thanks for watching!
thank you :)
Thanks for watching!
Awesome
Thanks
Wonderful tips. I normally don't use rayon as I find in working factory that rayon holds in the heat for me.
Glad it was helpful!
TY 😁👍
🙂
Thanks Melly, awesome advice. Do you have a similar one on charmeuse satin?
I don't
Thank you for the tips. Would you also recommend using a walking foot for rayon?
I have never used one with rayon.
i use tissue on top/bottom whenever i sew and i dont have starch for added stability, helps relieve said pressure/snagging too.
Ok
Brilliant thank you! I sew a full sun skirt and it looked awesome until it didn't haha. The length at different points changed over time and the fabric ripped on the seams. I guess I did something wrong and based on your tips, like all of it :)
Well, now you know for next time 🙂
Thanks for your excellent tips, Melly! I also love to wear rayon since I live in Florida! Unfortunately my low to mid range Singer has no adjustment for the presser foot. Do you know of any other way to compensate for the high pressure?
A walking foot can help.
@@Mellysews Thank you!
This is great info, thank you !! Do you think it will be OK to use Rayon for a cosmetic bag ..... fusing it to fusible fleece?? Also .... What is the patter for your shirt?? I LOVE it !! thanks!
Rayon has a loose weave that is easy to get off grain, so it wouldn't be my first choice.
thank you for this tip! I was about to buy this kind of cloth but base on what you said that we need a smaller needles and its flowly... hmmm may be I should try some other cloth for skirt? what do you suggest
It depends on the type of skirt. This fabric is great for a flowy skirt, not good for a structured one.
@@Mellysews still flowly skirt but not rayon... cloth that is not too sensitive
Love the blouse you're wearing. Did you make? Do you have a pattern?
I did, pattern is linked in the video description.
Thanks for the tips. Do you use the same methods for rayon with a small amount of stretch in it? How do you finish the seams while sewing the garment together?
More on seam finishes here: mellysews.com/a-guide-to-seam-finishes/
@@Mellysews I meant do you have a preference for this material vs other options?
I’m just finding your video after receiving some rayon challis for a wrap dress I want to make. It specifically states not to wash but “dry clean only”. Is all rayon challis made the same? I’m afraid of my fabric shrinking the wrong way before I work with it. I intend to dry clean the dress once it’s done. Should I dry clean it first before cutout?
If you always plan to dry clean, then no need to wash first.
I love your tips about Rayon fabric. Thank you. But, where do you buy Rayon fabric from?
My favorite shops here: mellysews.com/7-great-online-fabric-stores-buy/
what stitch pattern is best used for this garment/fabric
Straight stitch
Is it stretchy
No. You Might find this helpful mellysews.com/fabric-types-to-sew/
Is it best to starch the wrong side of the fabric?
It doesn't matter which side. The starch soaks through the fabric and washes out after you sew.
Melly, these tips are so helpful. Yes, fraying happened here this week !
I never thought to SEW THE EDGES together !!! . . . That’s applicable to other fabric types, like linen , which have also frayed plenty for me.
Tip #11. Don’t buy rayon. It looks terrible when wrinkled!!!
I love to wear rayon, it's one of my favorite hot weather fabrics.
Lots of fabrics wrinkle, unfortunately! I love the drape of rayon, and that it doesn't feel or look like lightweight satin types.
I’m not enjoying sewing with this type of fabric at all, especially hemming.
Starch helps
Thanks so much. Great tips!
Glad it was helpful!
thank you :)
You're welcome!