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Where did you learn about fabric?
Hello. I am new to sewing, I have viewed the FAQ page and the great list of where to buy fabric.... But where did you learn about fabric? May be a weird question, but I don't know this fabric from that one (well that's untrue- I'm familiar with basics- jersey, wool, fleece)...the thought of buying fabric online scares me... I don't know what it will feel like... Is it stiff? Soft? Where did you learn about fabrics?
Re: Where did you learn about fabric?
just experience over time combined with a good sewing manual.
Click me, click me!
Spend lots of time in the fabric store touching fabric! It's fun and you'll familiarize yourself with textures. Look at the ends of the fabric bolts and they will usually tell you the fabric content (__% cotton, __% rayon, etc.) When you go to look online, you'll see the fabric content and remember what it felt like in the store - how stretchy it is, etc. Online fabric sellers will usually also classify it as lightweight, medium, heavy, or upholstery. If you are making a large purchase online it pays to order a swatch of the fabric - for a nominal fee they will mail you a square of the fabric so you can see the true color, feel the weight of it, all that good stuff.
Good luck and have fun!
Go to a fabric store - most fabrics are on cardboard bolts which indicate details of the fabric - cotton vs other... touch, feel, ask...the local quilt shop (LQS) ladies tend to love to teach and advise...don't be afraid to interject your own opinion!!!
I don't know much about non-cottons - but I know where to go to ask when I am ready for those projects!!!
I had an amazing sewing teacher in high school. The rest I learned with time and experience.
I highly recommend this book as a great resource. If you look on Amazon, there are used copies available inexpensively. There is another book called More Fabric Savvy, but I haven't seen that one.
There is a picture with a description of each fabric, along with washing instructions, what size needles to use and more.
Awesome!! Thank you everyone!!
I haven't sewn since high school... and have just recently started again.. mainly just playing around with old clothes that I have laying around that I planed to get rid of....I have bought some fabric on clearance at Walmart to play around with as well...
I appreciate the responses!!
great question! but my follow up question is :
how do you go into the store and touch and feel all the fabrics without spending a fortune and buying them all???? haha
how do you go into the store and touch and feel all the fabrics without spending a fortune and buying them all????
this!!! haha indeed .. and
to my wallet...