Fabric 101: Knits
Knit fabrics are my favorite. Well… they are kind of a pain to sew with, but they are…
Fabric 101: Bottom Weight
Bottom weight fabric refers to textiles with a relatively heavy weight per square yard compared to other garment…
Beginner-Friendly Fabrics
Some types of fabric are inherently more difficult to sew with. When you first start out sewing, you…
Understanding Drape of Fabric
The drape of a fabric is simply how it looks when it hangs. Some fabrics have a beautiful,…
Knit Vs. Woven Fabric (for beginners)
The two main categories of fabric that we work with for garment sewing are knit and woven fabrics…
Fabric 101: Challis
Challis is a lightweight, soft, and flowy fabric that is frequently made from rayon. This fabric is known…
Fabric 101: Modal
Modal is a type of plant-based, synthetic fiber made from the pulp of beech trees. This is a…
Fabric 101: Quilting cotton
Quilting cotton is a medium-weight, all-purpose fabric widely favored for patchwork and quilting projects. Its popularity stems from…
Fabric 101: Dobby
Dobby fabric is characterized by small geometric patterns that add extra texture in the cloth. These patterns are…
6 Tests to Identify the Fiber of a Fabric
I try to get most of the fabric that I buy second hand. Whether this is deadstock, fabric…