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Great information on the knit fabrics. Sometimes there is a knowledgeable sales clerk at the fabric store to help us pick out fabric but it's really helpful to hear the things you've just taught us especially since if we know enough to feel confident, we can even order online. Or at least know what to look for and order swatches. As far as my favorite to wear and sew, I'd have to say the cotton lycra for tops and leggings. I love the feeling of cotton next to my skin. I do have a few good quality cotton knit dresses too, but I agree with you that rayon for dresses is very flowy. I'd like to try the French Terry. It does sound comfy. Thank you so much!!
Can you please do a video on how to do a side pocket in a dress that you can zip shut. Not zip the dress, just the pocket. Please please. Your videos are amazing
This was so very helpful . Fabric choice and pattern matching is very important for success which in times past has been my downfall in stretch sewing . Please show more of these videos . Thank you .
I have to say I learn so much from your videos. Ellie & Mac are my go to for patterns. I have never tried the rib knit. But, I'm going to try some because I love the drape you showed.
Yes, very helpful. Im just getting back into sewing and I have a lot to catch up on with fabric. The biggest change is having to shop on line for fabric.
Thank you for all the detail. It does give me a little more confidence and reminds me to read the fine print. I remember someone on here talking about how they are a visual learner and like to see the patterns. I an a kinesthetic learner and need to touch. I am trying to find a vendor that will send samples for me to feel and catalog. This is one of those time I wish I was on social media.
oh yes! I Love French Terry and when I first started sewing I thought it was all created equal... oh what a shock I was in for when I received fleece lined French Terry I ordered in the middle of summer only to realize that it was way too hot to sew anything at that time 😂 but that's ok, It made an awesome hoodie later that year ❤️
i know NOTHING about fabric so this video was very helpful for me. i would like to get into making my own and lucky for me your easy makes are the sort of things i like. now i need to find out is they are know by the same name in Spain. wish me luck. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing, this helps a lot. I’ve been really wanting to make myself some clothes. You are very inspirational and I appreciate your tutorials ☺️
Fabulous video! Excellent idea! So many beautiful different designs in the USA. Wish we could get them in Australia lol. Always very jealous of your finished items hehe. My favourite fabric is cotton rayon. I wear it year round as we get pretty warm down here, even during winter. I just sewed with squish for the first time. Omg! That is lush fabric lol. My tip is use clips instead of pins. If you feel you need backup support, I will pin behind the clips but sparingly.
I like crepe silk fabric and linen fabric, I make sleeveless dresses, like pinafore dresses, and I like denim for winter, for pinafore dresses, I make them so I can wear t shirt underneath them so I can wear the dress more than one day, saves on the washing, just change the t shirt every day, and you can choose different colours for the t shirts, to change up the look of the dress
Would you consider doing a video to talk about where to buy fabrics? Is it mostly online? There is only one fabric store in my area. They are starting to carry a better variety of fabrics for clothing, but still not great. I’ve looked some online but haven’t found a store that I’m impressed with. Thanks!
for sure!! I will be doing this soon!! for now I will say that I do most of my knit shopping online as I also only have ONE fabric store in my area and its VERY limited. most of these fabrics are from Olgascloset.com
@@eloiseezra5194 That would be great. I know there are some gorgeous fabrics available from stores in the UK and Ireland, but the shipping cost to the US is up there.
I love your five favs. My only addition is the Venezia ity ( I find it very cool to the touch here in sw fl) thanks for all the amazing videos. I have learned so much from you😁
Could you recommend trustworthy fabric stores or fabric brands? I've only shopped at Johannes Fabric my entire life. I've sewn polar fleece a lot, but never made anything in 4 way stretch. I bought a number of your patterns and I'm excited about starting but looking for the right fabric has me stressed!
Beautiful fabrics! I hang my clothes right out of the dryer and Rayon never wrinkles for me and I love that it is breathable since I live in the HOT south. Now the cotton lycra looks slightly wrinkled to me straight out of the dryer. I have not tried French Terry so I will have to give it a try, Thanks!
I love this video. Thank you for explaining fabrics! Of course, I just received an order that I placed online with a few choices that I had no idea about lol I did order some French Terry though and oooh la la it’s just so soft and yummy, I cannot wait to try it, I have only used bargain bin and practice fabric so far. Do you think this fabric (French Terry) would be good for babies? .. I so want to make the sleeper gown for a friend that recently had a baby! 🪡 💕 Love your doggie 🐶 ❤️
Thanks for all the good info! More than anything, I’d love to know what knits don’t pill. I have a brand new tshirt that looks horrible after one wear. Thanks Hobby Lobby! :-(
Sometimes it depends on the quality of the actual fabric 😏 some DBP is great and some will pull after a couple of washes. I think the thicker the fabric the more possibility for pulling.
This is not our own list, but from Elizabeth Made This. It contains a lot of resources: elizabethmadethis.com/online-fabric-stores/?fbclid=IwAR2C60aTQL241LiLj6hTA9OUJoL7Zjyuiv8qyNUIDbOhPDMDh9cchrbUQ1k
Hi Diana, thanks for the information. Question for you; I see a lot of online fabric stores that offer "Ribbing". Is this only good for doing cuffs and such, or can you actually use it to make other garments?
Is cotton lycra the same as cotton spandex? I've done a couple t shirts with cotton spandex and the neckband looks bad after a wash or two. Is that expected?
Thanks so much for this video! That’s the hardest part for me is to figure out what fabric to use and how it will look (or figure out what pattern to use with fabrics that I’ve gotten in surprise packs)
If you ❤️ this video, please like, comment, and subscribe to see our new videos premiering Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
🛍️ Check out our FREE Patterns here - www.ellieandmac.com/collections/wacky-free-patterns
🔥 Watch my Working with Magnets in the Sewing Room video here - th-cam.com/video/JSdCn-OGEic/w-d-xo.html
🔥 Check out my 2 way or 4 way Stretch Fabric video here - th-cam.com/video/y7DGak6ugiw/w-d-xo.html
🔥 You might also love my Master the Gathering Sewing Foot video here - th-cam.com/video/S_BxbDy8ka0/w-d-xo.html
Products used in the video are listed in the description.
Join our FB sewing community here - bit.ly/eamgroup
Follow us on Instagram @ellieandmac_patterns
Great information on the knit fabrics. Sometimes there is a knowledgeable sales clerk at the fabric store to help us pick out fabric but it's really helpful to hear the things you've just taught us especially since if we know enough to feel confident, we can even order online. Or at least know what to look for and order swatches.
As far as my favorite to wear and sew, I'd have to say the cotton lycra for tops and leggings. I love the feeling of cotton next to my skin. I do have a few good quality cotton knit dresses too, but I agree with you that rayon for dresses is very flowy.
I'd like to try the French Terry. It does sound comfy.
Thank you so much!!
This is such great information! Knowing which fabrics to choose is the hardest part of sewing for me. Thank you!
Where do you purchase your fabrics? New to sewing- mostly have made quilts only quilting. Want quality fabric:) thanks!
Mine are FT and CL too I also love bamboo spandex jersey
Thanks for sharing. My favs are double brushed and French terry.
Can you please do a video on how to do a side pocket in a dress that you can zip shut. Not zip the dress, just the pocket. Please please. Your videos are amazing
Loved it thanks heaps u have made me understand fabrics little more
I've been looking for a video on what fabrics to choose. This newbie sewist appreciates this information so very much!
Great information - any suggestions where you buy your fabrics. Are they online stores?
This was so very helpful . Fabric choice and pattern matching is very important for success which in times past has been my downfall in stretch sewing . Please show more of these videos . Thank you .
My all time favorite is rayon jersey. It's really soft, drapes well and doesn't wrinkle.
I love matte jersey.
So helpful! I've sewn for years off and on but never knew this information.
I love you dog too
Thank you!! He is a super sweet boy ❤️
Rib knit is my favorite🤗🤗
I totally agree with your knit fabric choices. I enjoy watching all of your videos because of your energy, which translates to your love of sewing.
So helpful for a total beginner thank you
Great, very informative video. Thanks so much, Diana. Cheers and Greetings from Be’er Sheva, Israel
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great information on material! Very helpful 😊Thank you for this video.
You’re welcome ☺️
Wow! So helpful! Thank you
You are so helpful in everything! Thank you for your hard work. Makes sewing so much better!
Love drape fabrics.
I have to say I learn so much from your videos. Ellie & Mac are my go to for patterns. I have never tried the rib knit. But, I'm going to try some because I love the drape you showed.
Thanks for sharing this it is definitely very helpful. I so liked the tip on the weight of fabric.
Yes, very helpful. Im just getting back into sewing and I have a lot to catch up on with fabric. The biggest change is having to shop on line for fabric.
Yes, that’s different, but once you find the places you love, it’s easier.
Thank you for all the detail. It does give me a little more confidence and reminds me to read the fine print. I remember someone on here talking about how they are a visual learner and like to see the patterns. I an a kinesthetic learner and need to touch. I am trying to find a vendor that will send samples for me to feel and catalog. This is one of those time I wish I was on social media.
Thank you. Very informative. I'm 78 and the new knits are sort of a mystery to me.
You are so welcome!
Just shared this very informative video with my customers. I love it!
Thanks for information on the different types of French Terry very helpful for me.
oh yes! I Love French Terry and when I first started sewing I thought it was all created equal... oh what a shock I was in for when I received fleece lined French Terry I ordered in the middle of summer only to realize that it was way too hot to sew anything at that time 😂 but that's ok, It made an awesome hoodie later that year ❤️
Love it , where did get the tye dye fabric?
Thank ou, it really helps know I the qualities of fabric before to buy
i know NOTHING about fabric so this video was very helpful for me. i would like to get into making my own and lucky for me your easy makes are the sort of things i like. now i need to find out is they are know by the same name in Spain. wish me luck. Thank you.
Awesome I love working with this type of material
Perfect. Just what this new sewer needed. I have yet to discover which knit fabric is my favorite. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You’re so welcome!! That was one of the hardest things when I first started sewing… so much fabric ordered wrongly 😒
Thanks. I want to try French Terry fabric.
Thank You sew much Diana. I really appreciate all your tips and knowledge x
So informative. Thankyou so much. 🙂💕
Thank you for sharing, this helps a lot. I’ve been really wanting to make myself some clothes. You are very inspirational and I appreciate your tutorials ☺️
Thank you so much for this video. I have the hardest time trying to decide which fabrics to choose from. This is so helpful.
Fabulous video! Excellent idea!
So many beautiful different designs in the USA. Wish we could get them in Australia lol. Always very jealous of your finished items hehe.
My favourite fabric is cotton rayon. I wear it year round as we get pretty warm down here, even during winter.
I just sewed with squish for the first time. Omg! That is lush fabric lol.
My tip is use clips instead of pins. If you feel you need backup support, I will pin behind the clips but sparingly.
Thank you! I'm a newbie to garment sewing.
You’re welcome! I hope it helps!
This was so helpful....as always I appreciate your content. I'm a newbie but I've bought a lot of Ankara
Good info! Love all your makes too!
Thank you so much for the info. I am making my first top ever today. The oversized T
Of course!! You've got this! Have fun creating!
All your clothing makes are amazing!!! Thank you for this information, but seriously your style is awesome!🙌
Thank you!!! ❤️
Terrific information on fabrics, definitely didn’t know what you presented. Thank y’all so much for sharing
Love the patterns and fabric, thanks for making everything look so easy to make.
I like crepe silk fabric and linen fabric, I make sleeveless dresses, like pinafore dresses, and I like denim for winter, for pinafore dresses, I make them so I can wear t shirt underneath them so I can wear the dress more than one day, saves on the washing, just change the t shirt every day, and you can choose different colours for the t shirts, to change up the look of the dress
Thanks I will keep a list
Brilliant I have learnt so much about stretch fabric,thank you.
thanks for this very informative video!
Thanks - I am still experimenting with fabrics, especially knits.
Thank you so much your information is very valuable
This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!!
Bridget Olsen, I am so glad it helped! Happy Sewing!
Would you consider doing a video to talk about where to buy fabrics? Is it mostly online?
There is only one fabric store in my area. They are starting to carry a better variety of fabrics for clothing, but still not great. I’ve looked some online but haven’t found a store that I’m impressed with. Thanks!
for sure!! I will be doing this soon!! for now I will say that I do most of my knit shopping online as I also only have ONE fabric store in my area and its VERY limited. most of these fabrics are from Olgascloset.com
@@eloiseezra5194 That would be great. I know there are some gorgeous fabrics available from stores in the UK and Ireland, but the shipping cost to the US is up there.
Love this! You’re so informative, well done
I love your five favs. My only addition is the Venezia ity ( I find it very cool to the touch here in sw fl) thanks for all the amazing videos. I have learned so much from you😁
Oh I need this!!! I am planning on making a part two with more fabrics ❤️
Could you recommend trustworthy fabric stores or fabric brands? I've only shopped at Johannes Fabric my entire life. I've sewn polar fleece a lot, but never made anything in 4 way stretch. I bought a number of your patterns and I'm excited about starting but looking for the right fabric has me stressed!
Beautiful fabrics! I hang my clothes right out of the dryer and Rayon never wrinkles for me and I love that it is breathable since I live in the HOT south. Now the cotton lycra looks slightly wrinkled to me straight out of the dryer. I have not tried French Terry so I will have to give it a try, Thanks!
I love this video. Thank you for explaining fabrics! Of course, I just received an order that I placed online with a few choices that I had no idea about lol I did order some French Terry though and oooh la la it’s just so soft and yummy, I cannot wait to try it, I have only used bargain bin and practice fabric so far. Do you think this fabric (French Terry) would be good for babies? .. I so want to make the sleeper gown for a friend that recently had a baby! 🪡 💕 Love your doggie 🐶 ❤️
Can rayon spandex be used for neckbands?
I love dbp but we don’t have a lot of choice here in the uk so when I want some it is very expensive with the shipping x
Thanks for all the good info! More than anything, I’d love to know what knits don’t pill. I have a brand new tshirt that looks horrible after one wear. Thanks Hobby Lobby! :-(
Sometimes it depends on the quality of the actual fabric 😏 some DBP is great and some will pull after a couple of washes. I think the thicker the fabric the more possibility for pulling.
What would be the best knit for kids leggings?
FIESTA🤗
Can you tell us what website you shop to get all those amazing fabric. I've only got to etsy. Thanks in advance
What are your favorite on line sources for knit fabrics. There's not much available locally where I am. Thanks!
Where do you buy your cl that has good 4 way stretch and great bounce back
I like knitfabric.com and bohofabrics.com
Great video! Would the fabrics you showed all come under the category of jersey?
Where do you buy rayon spandex
I love bohofabrics.com.
Where are some good online stores for buying these knits? Thanks! Loved the video!
This is not our own list, but from Elizabeth Made This. It contains a lot of resources: elizabethmadethis.com/online-fabric-stores/?fbclid=IwAR2C60aTQL241LiLj6hTA9OUJoL7Zjyuiv8qyNUIDbOhPDMDh9cchrbUQ1k
Hi Diana, thanks for the information. Question for you; I see a lot of online fabric stores that offer "Ribbing". Is this only good for doing cuffs and such, or can you actually use it to make other garments?
Is cotton lycra the same as cotton spandex? I've done a couple t shirts with cotton spandex and the neckband looks bad after a wash or two. Is that expected?
I have been told Lycra and Spandex are the same thing, different trade names so it should be the same fabric.
But do you have to wear a slip under it? Doesn’t the DBP show pantie lines?
DBP can show panty and bra lines. I usually wear a cami under and sometimes a slip. It depends on the garment.
That black banner across the bottom of the screen wrecked the view but I love all your makes. Your soooo pretty!
Yeah, it was annoying.
thank you for this tip, I will take it into consideration on other videos!
Thanks so much for this video! That’s the hardest part for me is to figure out what fabric to use and how it will look (or figure out what pattern to use with fabrics that I’ve gotten in surprise packs)
Finding good quality knit is not easy.