For those of you who follow me regularly, you know that fabric is my jam, and for those of you who are new to the blog, welcome! and you will learn quickly about my love of using fabric.
There are so many things I could share about using fabric, the types of fabric, sewing techniques, tips and tricks etc, most of which I will probably do a whole series on at a later date, but for this week's blog we'll discuss the basics of fabrics: what kinds there are, what you can use them for. Kinds of fabric & their uses: Special Occasion or Bridal Fabric These are those super shiny, pretty fabrics you find at the back of the store. Lace’s, Satin’s, Shantung, Taffeta, Chiffon, Georgette etc. These are generally found in the bridal section or special occasion fabric because they are used to make ball gowns, wedding dresses and any type of women’s formal wear. Cottons You can find cotton in abundance in the quilting section, but you can also find cotton blends in with broadcloth and even knits. Cotton is a natural fibre that you can use for all sorts of things. It is a highly durable type of fabric. Knits Knit fabric can be made from all different types of synthetic or natural fibres, but they way they are woven together makes them stretchy. Knits are generally used for active wear, and things that would need flexibility. Lace Lace is a very delicate fabric that you would use for details and accents on your clothes. It can be hand stitched or machine manufactured. You can tell lace by it’s intricate details. There are so many other types of fabric out there, but these are the ones you would most likely be using for making clothing! What you can make with fabric: There is a huge list of what you could make with fabric, much too large to list here. But if you can imagine it, you can probably make it from fabric! - Clothing - Cloaks & Capes - Bias tape - Appliques - Boot covers - Mask Covers - Bags
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