10 Patterns to Make with Ponte Knit

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Today, I’m taking you through 10 patterns you can make with Ponte Knit!
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What I’m wearing:
Pattern Emporium Wanderlust Dress: patternemporiu...
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StyleMaker Fabrics: stylemakerfabr... and stylemakerfabr...
Surge Fabrics: surgefabricsho...
Fabric Mart: www.fabricmart...
Patterns:
Love Notions Metra Blazer*: www.lovenotion...
Itch to Stitch Tustin Dress*: itch-to-stitch...
Style Arc Parker Ponte Pants: www.stylearc.c...
Pattern Emporium Wanderlust Dress: patternemporiu...
Sinclair Patterns Harper Cardigan: sinclairpatter...
Cashmerette Rivermont Dress: www.cashmerett...
Closet Core Patterns Sasha Trousers: closetcorepatt...
ME2013: simplicity.com...
M8055: simplicity.com...
Greenstyle Patterns Courside Dress: greenstyle.com...
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@teresastevens2084 Год назад

Whitney, I hope you know how much we appreciate the videos you produce highlighting various fabric substrates (actually, we appreciate all of your videos!) Even those of us who are seasoned sewists need a refresher course once in awhile especially since there are so few brick and mortar fabric stores remaining where we can go and touch fabrics before making our purchase. We rely on your expertise to inform us of a particular fabric, what it can and cannot do, and after you’ve sewn with it, how it performs at the machine and as a final garment. Thank you, for bringing us these types of content! Several years ago, I learned that, as you said, “Not all ponte is the same!” It’s confusing, but, my preference, too, is a 66% Rayon, 30% Nylon, 4% Spandex ponte. I’m just happy that we don’t call it “double knit” anymore! Thanks again!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I'm so glad you enjoyed this video!

@nonsequitur5057 Год назад

Whenever I think of "double-knit" I picture "the bell" dress and/or pants that "keep their crease" because the fabric "moves" like claymation. (Funny story: For a summer job, I had to wear this uniform dress in double knit. Literally, about every other day and sometimes more often, a man would come up to me and say, "You're a really cute girl but that is the ugliest dress I've ever seen." It always looked perfectly pressed and didn't have any indication that a human being was in it or ever wore it. So, from that time forward I called dresses made from double knits, "bell dresses.") I have been steering clear of anything described as a "stable knit" or double knit even though I know, like you said that they have come a long way. I love the LN-Tessa and the Itch2StTustin dresses that you've made in knits. I have been taken back by how graceful they look. If you hadn't talked about the fabric you used, I would have thought "wool." So I think you've got me wanting to try . . . I thought maybe an Itch2St-Brisbane type dress (I have Simplicity S9644 - which is similar) would also be lovely in a Ponte. And then I have so many patterns that call for stretch woven . . . Your explanations and the examples that you paired the fabric with are really helpful. Thank you for opening the door.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Ponte is a long way off of the double knit of the past. Give it a try! Good luck!

@barbarawarner4645 Год назад

Excellent! Thank you. Love the discussion of the fabric. At 74, my formal education ended before the onslaught of double knits. In fact, the final exam in a college clothing construction class was making a lined two piece woven cotton bathing suit with a zippered bottom (circa 1968). I’ve used ponte over the years but never really understood it. 😂

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Wow! That' couldn't have been great to swim in! Glad you keep learning and evolving your skills!

@CSmith-tn8nv Год назад

I so agree about the JoAnn ponte being scarce these days. The good stuff has just mostly disappeared from their shelves. My conclusion is that designers are making more ready to wear clothes out of ponte because it sells like hotcakes (easy wear and care while also looking put together) and they’re sucking up all of the product….maybe???? Fortunately, I have a decent stockpile of it.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

And there are a lot of good online sources for Ponte too!

@peggyeagan9108 Год назад

Another very informative and inspiring video Whitney! I have been sewing for a long time, but you have opened new doors for me. Love your channel.

@manonrouleau1898 Год назад

Thank you for the info. Great video.❤

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I'm so glad!

@makeitanywear Год назад

My favorite ponte make was a pair of Ginger Jeans. Skinny ones worked great with boots and were so comfortable. Wore them out during the pandemic.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That would be a great use for Ponte!

@constancee.1832 Год назад

If you're shipping to a Canadian address, avoid Surge Fabrics as they use UPS to deliver and UPS does an additional C.O.D. which ends up costing half the cost of your fabrics - not worth it.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Good advice! Thanks for sharing!

@kathyerikson637 Год назад

Love this video . I bought a bunch of Ponte from Minerva at there last sale. It is great and I’m making some metra blazers and cardigans from it. This is definitely not my mothers double knit which I have fond memories of. Do use lighter weight Ponte for dresses?

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

It really depends on the structure of the dress. sometimes, I like the structure of the heavy weight Ponte

@denisem9407 Год назад

I wonder if the Itch to Stitch Sovana dress would work in a ponte. I was thinking of making the LN Tidal Dress and the Pattern Emporium Wanderlust in ponte (so I''m glad you tried that one). I have pontes from Minerva and Mood.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I have made the Tidal and the Wanderlust in pontes and it works great. I think the Sovana would work well in a Ponte as well!

@gloriaallender1886 Год назад

As always, super informative! Thank you.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

❤️❤️❤️

@millysews5646 Год назад

Really enjoyed this video and all the useful tips and tricks for using ponte. I recently purchased some ponte to make a LN Lenox Dress. After watching your video I decided I better check the stretch percentage of the fabric I purchased and I am so glad I did. I don't think it is going to work for the dress as the pattern calls for 4 way stretch. The ponte I purchased has good stretch across the grain but only mechanical stretch on grain. So I think I will be making leggings or something else with this fabric.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I'm glad you checked before starting your dress!

@yvettefeyjoo-booth2670 Год назад

Thank you so much! I always have a hard time picking the right fabric and I love ponte knit. Wish I could make it to see you on the 29th, but I’m in New York and just can’t swing it this time. Would love to see you come to NY in the future. Love your videos and always look forward to watching what you bring to the sewing community.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Thank you! It's my dream to make a "tour" of fabric stores to meet a lot of you !

@anitraanderson931 Год назад

Informative and enjoyable video! Thank you for all the tips! You have such a nice variety of topics on your channel!

@711Union Год назад

I always appreciate your suggestions for patterns and fabric!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Thank you so much!

@cleanqueen75 Год назад

Califabrics and Vogue fabrics has some wonderful ponte knits at reasonably priced. I made the sage pants from Stylearc. Works great for the ponte. I had made a dress and found the weight pulled it down. It was fine with a belt.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Great tips. I'll have to check out Califabrics!

@JulieH1958 Год назад

So enjoyed your video on the quilting cotton pattern pairings and found it so helpful. I have used Ponte a couple of times as I have just started into knits and love it. Just received my Ponte for the metra blazer from Minerva. So excited ( and a little nervous… it’s my first jacket 😱🤞🤞)

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

You can do it!

@sarahrieth9042 Год назад

Hi, Whitney. Thank you for this video--I'm a big fan of ponte. I looked for the McCalls pattern you named as 8055 but that pattern is a dress. ???

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Hmm, I'm seeing a knit skirt when I look it up on the website. simplicity.com/mccalls/m8055

@sewingroom8625 9 месяцев назад

I am so glad that I found you. I have always wanted to make something with this Ponte knit fabric, I would love to make a swing jacket. What do you think about this fabric for a swing jacket?, thank you.

@TomKatStitchery 9 месяцев назад

I think it would be fantastic--some structure but also some drape!

@kristinekapteyn8973 11 месяцев назад

Enjoyed your fitting class last spring. Still finding knits a problem. Thanks for these videos which help. I have just purchased the noon top and would love to have your guidance on a fabric from style makers, i know you shop there and it is one of the online stores I am familiar with, and find the mailing to Canada acceptable.

@TomKatStitchery 11 месяцев назад

I would look at Stylemaker's cotton modal jersey. It comes in a ton of different colors and would be great for that pattern: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/cotton-modal-jersey-knit-solid-vanilla

@sandracarrillo8654 Год назад

Thank you Whitney!!! I've learned so much about fabric and their uses from you. Not to mention that I learned all about fit from your class last fall. I no longer hesitate when deciding what size to cut, how to alter the pattern to get the beat fit. I love that you advocate for a wearable muslin rather than making things from a different fabric and then altering that before you make the final garment. ❤❤

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That just warms my heart to hear that! Congratulations!

@annettevaughn9451 Год назад

What weight should a good Ponte be so that I know I’m purchasing a good Ponte.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

The weight can be a bit deceiving as fabric with more rayon content will be heavier, but not necessarily more stable. My recommendation is just to find fabric stores that you know have good quality and then buy from them. I listed quite a few in the description box that I have found to be really good quality!

@debbiebridges8807 Год назад

Thank you, I’m making the ln duet trousers using ponte is the a cheap ponte to make a sample

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's a good idea!

@lorioverman1668 Год назад

Thank you for all the great information about Ponte. So helpful!!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Glad you enjoyed!

@julialongmore8748 7 месяцев назад

13 minutes in if you want the 10 patterns you can make.

@TomKatStitchery 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@dawnjeffersramstad8401 5 месяцев назад

Just looked at this for sewing my travel capsule, it would be appreciated if you could pin a comment of when the pattern review begins. I think you do chapters now, but you have gold is your archive of videos. Thanks!

@TomKatStitchery 5 месяцев назад

There is a significant archive to adjust! Thanks for the suggestion!

@TomKatStitchery 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the suggestion. I have a pretty deep archive of videos!

@sew_gal7340 10 месяцев назад

would love time stamps...26 minutes is too long

@TomKatStitchery 10 месяцев назад

👍

@karenciejek6566 Год назад

Thank you for all the helpful tips.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

You are so welcome!

@debsmadethis Год назад

Oo super. I love the meetmilk ponte which has tencel in it. I made a marlo cardigan which I've worn sooo much! Oh also style arc have 25 % off pants /trouser patterns atm !

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That style arc sale is SOO tempting!!!

@ClaireEngland1 Год назад

Thank you for introducing me to the Tustin Dress - that's a new one to me but I've saved it for a future make. I love Ponte to sew with and I've made the Cashmerette Rivermont several times in it and love them all. Thank you for your recommendations 🥰🥰

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

You are so welcome!

@annsiegle Год назад

I'm with you on the knit blazers! I wear mine all the time. I do favor the rayon / nylon ponte fabrics too. I also bought that McCalls skirt set with the crop top too.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Wonderful!

@alisoneichler4257 Год назад

I just made the Metra in a rose colored ponte - made a muslin first. After adjusting the pattern, I cut my ponte. The fit is TERRIBLE. It looks like I put the sleeves in backwards (I didn’t ). I’m putting that project in time out and will come back to it in a week or so.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Oh no! Sometimes getting away from the project helps to refresh your eyes and figure out what to do.

@maureencapobianco3596 11 месяцев назад

Great information! The McCalls skirt pattern is one of my TNT. I’ve only made it in DBP, but I’ll have to give it a try with ponte!

@TomKatStitchery 11 месяцев назад

It would be great in Ponte!

@janicecoulson5388 Год назад

I made a coco top with ponte roma. Was really pleased. Rushed back to the shop bought same fabric, different colour. Made it up exactly the same. Too tight!!! So frustrating never could work out why. Thankyou great series, very helpful as I shy away from buying on line

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I hope it helps!

@janetlink9756 Год назад

I just don't like shiny ponte, so it's hard to tell shopping online if it's shiny or not.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Most of the ones with a rayon(or viscose)/nylon/spandex blend aren't shiny. The shine comes from the polyester content.

@janetlink9756 Год назад

@@TomKatStitchery thankyou for the info

@marjoriegraham9885 11 месяцев назад

Mood’s premium Ponte in that acid green color is fantastic and I think in your color house. My next Ponte dress will be the Jasmine dress from Designer Stitch.

@TomKatStitchery 11 месяцев назад

I do love the acid green ponte from Mood!

@kakhcerKyank 11 месяцев назад

Whitney, thank you so much for providing the fabric sources. I am an experienced sewist and know a lot about fabrics - but that doesn't always help me to find the right fabric online. I recently found you on RU-vid and I love that you introduce patterns and good fabrics to work with the pattern. I've been taking notes of all the wonderful fabric sources.

@TomKatStitchery 11 месяцев назад

I'm so glad! Thanks for subscribing!

@sammof7939 11 месяцев назад

from the mrs: Thank you for your interesting and educational video! I enjoyed your pattern selection and fabric pairings.

@TomKatStitchery 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@victoriahannah1633 Год назад

This is so very helpful. I now want to get some ponte fabric & start sewing. I have to say woah ! right now though. Super busy right now getting ready for our trip to Florida. We leave this coming Sunday. Trying to get a couple of tops cut out to sew and I’ve got few things left to do on 2 shift dresses. Before I come back to Virginia I’ll be ordering some Ponte to be waiting on me. !

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

What a fun thing to come home to!

@evalucilledixon3879 Год назад

Hint: I am guilty because sometimes I forget to match rayon fabric to cotton thread, I forget to match silk fabric with silk or polyester thread, and I forget to match cotton fabric with cotton thread. Think about comparisons of strengthen. For instance, silk thread and polyester thread is too strong for cotton fabric and can cut the cotton fabric at the seam. Gentle washing can help to save the seams but eventually the stronger threads will weaken the seams. For sewing rayon, I would choose cotton thread simply because the strengthens are similar. Yes, I am guilty of using polyester thread for all fabrics however you can imagine compatibility of strengthens matter. Thank you, Whitney. Always, you're a great teacher. ~ L

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! I use the polyester thread for everything and find it works really well!

@nancyhurt7145 Год назад

I love these videos on patterns/fabric. The best ponte I bought was from Amazon for a high school girl that was extremely heavy and needing an FFA skirt in black. The ponte was perfect and it fit her beautifully. I keep trying to reorder the fabric but always sold out. I’ll be trying some of your links.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I hope you find some good ones!

@janematthews6579 Год назад

Whitney, It is just such a joy to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing. Also, God Bless your Mom. I think of her often. J

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Thank you so much!

@myinnermagpie Год назад

I prefer navy blue or brown to black. Sometimes black works in an outfit. But there are so many flattering navy and brown colors out there.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I agree! I hardly ever wear black.

@jsd2457 Год назад

Thanks for giving me the ideas on to use this double knit. I have that skirt pattern and couldn’t figure out what fabric to use. Especially didn’t want it clinging.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

You are so welcome!

@lindanuss7710 Год назад

Very informative video as usual, Whitney. I would love to find some ponte prints but almost all of the pontes I see are solids. Do any of the sources you mention carry ponte prints?

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

You are correct that I mostly see Ponte solids as well. I've been able to find a few at Minerva, though most of those have a polyester component. Sometimes StyleMaker Fabrics will carry some printed Ponte as well!

@brenholmes4894 Год назад

I wouldn't have thought of ponte for the Tustin Dress. so, thanks for that. I love working with and wearing ponte for ease and comfort.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

It's lovely in a Ponte!

@rholt8800 Год назад

Great video! Just watched your quilting cotton video yesterday. These are so helpful when I buy fabric online. THANK YOU for sharing your expertise.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

You are so welcome!

@marilynhardman5239 Год назад

Thank you Whitney! Like a lot of others I’ve stayed away from Ponte, I just didn’t realise that they were called by different names too. Llol! I love watching this channel, you have great tips and hints for fabric and sewing. 💐

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

You are so welcome!

@CG-ie3di Год назад

I made the Parker Ponte trousers with your help - 1st attempt at making trousers and using ponte. Perfect fit! So this video is very helpful to exploring more ponte makes plus more ponte trouser makes! Thank you again Whitney - super informative 😊Chrissy

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I'm so glad to read this!

@Alamgadeed1 Год назад

Thank you for all your videos. Can you do a sew along for the Cashmerette Carlyle t-shirt?

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Maybe in the future! Thanks for watching!!!

@jankerslake5813 Год назад

This was so useful. I don’t think I’ve ever sewn with ponte and I would never have considered it as an option for the Wanderlust dress which was just lovely. The Metra blazer is on my list for this year, so ponte is now another option. Thank you Whitney.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@JeanHagen-sp1sk Год назад

I agree Ponte knits are so nice now. Back in the 70’s it was our mother’s “bullet proof slacks” .

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

It's come a long way!

@kathygann7632 Год назад

I find it helpful to draw long diagonal chalk lines on the wrong sides of fabric when it’s hard to distinguish right and wrong sides.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's a great idea!

@robinhudson6800 Год назад

Would a scuba work similarly to a heavier Ponte Knit?

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Yes, it would!

@rubyjenkins1738 Год назад

This is right on time because I have been planning to buy some ponte for upcoming projects.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Wonderful!! Glad I could help!

@karenprovost2035 Год назад

Whitney I just loved this video, one of your best in my opinion. I loved the whole vibe of you just sitting and having a chat. So much great information included here. Please consider doing more of these for different types of fabric. Could you also make this it’s own play list as well with the quilting cotton one? You are just so good at what you do. 😊💕

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Thank you so much!!

@michellem3899 Год назад

I made the Mc Calls overalls that are for a denim and I made them out of ponte. Until I found out I shouldn’t wear black I wore them allll the time. I also just made that know Me pattern skirt with the Ponte twill from surge and I love it! If they told me I could only have one fabric it would be Ponte! Great video Whitney!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Thank you so much!

@amierikke6225 Год назад

I love Style Arc Parker Ponte pants! I’ve made three with a couple more planned for this fall. I only need to add some to the length and the fit is perfect. I also plan to make the Love Notions Metra blazer and maybe a Cashmerette dress. You always inspire me. This is a great idea to go over fabrics. ❤

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Aww! I love to read this! I'm so glad this is all helpful!

@nonsequitur5057 Год назад

This hasn't anything to do with sewing or videos but I came across this quote and thought of you and Jenni: "I'm a get-a-dress-at-the-thrift-shop-but-open-a-bottle-of-champagne kind of person." Helen Mirren

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That describes us 100%!! We need that on a sign or a sticker or something. Helen is a Treasure!!

@nonsequitur5057 Год назад

@@TomKatStitchery

@ellenfrazer7581 8 месяцев назад

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@TomKatStitchery 8 месяцев назад

❤️❤️❤️

@einahpets Год назад

Great roundup! I've also made a Deer and Doe Sirocco romper out of a ponte knit and love it.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That is awesome!

@krisl.4962 Год назад

Thanks, Whitney! This was a great reminder of patterns in my stash that would work with the ponte I have in my stash :) Have a great day, and thanks for sharing!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Thank you! You too!

@ritacamarsh2553 Год назад

Great vlog. I’ve got some ponte I didn’t know what to make with it.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Glad I could help!

@RT-vh7lo Год назад

This was really interesting. I would love to hear you compare/contrast ponte and scuba fabric. Or is scuba just a very synthetic , heavy version of ponte?

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Scuba is very similar to Ponte. I think you're right in describing it as a heavier and more synthetic version of Ponte.

@RT-vh7lo Год назад

@@TomKatStitchery❤

@marjoriegraham9885 11 месяцев назад

Scuba is a heavy polyester double knit. So the construction of the fabric is same as Ponte but fiber is very different. Ponte should have a “dry” feel to it, where scuba feels a bit more “sticky”

@mhcpa0628 Год назад

Great video! I love ponte knit for winter pants. I have a whole collection of LL Bean pants in ponte. They last many many years and are comfortable, professional looking, and long lasting. I have a bit of a challenge. I am doing family pictures and we have 5 grown children, their spouses, and 10 grands, 5 great grands. I have my color range picked out and would like to make a tiered dress such as the Winder Gown by Friday Pattern Co. I dont like the neck line but I can figure that out. I would like to make it in double cotton gauze, even in November it can be 90 degrees here in GA. I would appreciate your advice ( or anyone else on this thread) on a plus size tiered dress pattern with no collar as well as fabric suggestions. Thanks for all you do!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Any reason you don't want to use the Wilder gown? It comes in their full size range (up to a size 32). Were you wanting a solid gauze or something with a print? Minerva has some wonderful solid double gauze that I've used for quite a few things and StyleMaker carries the beautiful Nani Iro double cotton gauze prints!

@mhcpa0628 Год назад

@@TomKatStitchery I dont like the neckline of the Wilder Gown. I just want a simple neckline with no collar or fru fru like ties. LOL. I need a solid gauze for the family photos. I guess I could make it and leave off the ties. I need short sleeves also, it's hot in GA

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

@@mhcpa0628 what about the French Poetry Pleiades Dress (1 or 2). It comes in up to size 34, has the tiers and options for short sleeves. I haven’t made it, but have heard great things about it! As far as fabric, I would look at Minerva’s core range textured cotton double gauze!

@holliestonecipher371 Год назад

LN Olympia dress is great in ponte.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Oh that's a good one!

@norakathleenbertoglio4414 Год назад

This type of video is so helpful!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I'm so glad!

@dianemontavon5670 Год назад

Great video.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

❤️❤️❤️

@lisart2488 Год назад

Really useful Whitney. Thanks. What size and type of machine needle would you use? I'm currently sewing a ponte skirt but it doesn't like any needle or stitch I've tried - ballpoint, jersey, universal. So far I've managed to get a half decent stitch with a ballpoint and lightening stitch but don't know what to use for hemming as it doesn't need to stretch. Any advice would be great thanks.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I would use a size 12 - 14 stretch needle. I like the Schmetz Stretch needles much better than their ball point ones. It likes fabric with spandex in it much better. I think the lightening stitch is great for the seams, but if your hem doesn't need to stretch, then I would just use a plain old stretch stitch!

@lisart2488 Год назад

@@TomKatStitchery thanks, I'll try those needles

@maryharmon3876 Год назад

Whitney, two of my children are getting married next summer and I wanted to use ponte but was afraid I’d sweat to death. Is it hot to wear?

@gloriaallender1886 Год назад

Great question. My granddaughter is getting married in June and I am already looking at patterns & fabric. I’d love to find a beautiful ponte floral.

@maryharmon3876 Год назад

@@gloriaallender1886 I made a ponte for a fall wedding and it was soooo comfy. I just don’t want to be dripping. Lol

@debtaylor2387 Год назад

Avoid ponte for this reason, worried I would swelter.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

If you choose a Ponte with a high rayon percentage, you should be fine. Rayon is breathable. Some of my favorite summer t-shirt dresses are in Ponte and they all have a larger rayon percentage. Anything with polyester is going to be warm to wear.

@maryharmon3876 Год назад

@@TomKatStitchery thank you!