HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FABRIC FOR THE RIGHT SEWING PATTERN! ✂Know what you're ACTUALLY looking for!

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It seems like one of the hardest things to learn in sewing? I talk about what you REALLY need to look for when choosing the right fabric for the right sewing pattern design so you can stop making bad fabric choices!
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@Evelyn__Wood 3 года назад

If you like this content and are ready to take your sewing further, I invite you to join me at Vintage Sewing School www.vintagesewingschool.com/

@brenholmes4894 Год назад

Useful video, thank you. I would love to join your sewing school, but I am in the UK and my bank charges me a fee for foreign currency exchange payments, whereas Paypal does not, but Paypal doesn't appear to be a payment option. On a monthly basis, my bank would charge me too much to make it feasible.

@Marina-ct6tv 2 года назад

My trick for understanding drape is to cut a 10cm fabric square and place it on a Pritt glue stick. Drapy fabric (like silk) will fall on the four corners, semi-stiff will fall on two corners (like light cotton cretonne), stiff fabrics will stay flat, with the 4 courners up

@TheRossspija 3 года назад

I have realized that I never thumb up videos that I like. I don't know why. Honestly, that's terrible. I have to remind myself to PRESS THE LIKE BUTTON. That way we support the creators whose content we enjoy.

@TheRossspija 3 года назад

I love that 70s jumpsuit pattern!!

@Evelyn__Wood 3 года назад

Thank you I appreciate that, and yes it does make a difference! It's nice to know you enjoy the videos ❤

@alexandrakrausch7158 3 года назад

The advice you gave with the stiffer fabric for tighter clothing is such an eye opener for me. Thank you so much. It helps me a lot 💖

@Evelyn__Wood 3 года назад

😀 Wonderful! Is simple things that make your fabric choosing so much easier!

@marionlacey1074 3 года назад

@@Evelyn__Wood I found the stretch fabric information very helpful also. Makes me understand why the stretch jumper I recently made doesn't have quite enough stretch! 🐾

@nanushinthetube7065 2 года назад

Very helpful. I learned the hard way.

@diannasmith5297 3 года назад

If schools still offered sewing classes and learning about garments more would understand what you teach. You remind me of my sewing teachers. Thank you

@davederrick9431 3 года назад

At the school which my grandchildren go to, all students must do a sewing term regardless of gender. Students can choose textiles as an elective subject. Until COVID, the students made the costumes for their yearly stage production.

@Evelyn__Wood 3 года назад

Awww they is sweet! And I agree, I would like this to become more common knowledge again !

@mikomikokomi 3 года назад

At most schools these courses are actually provided, they’re just electives (students decide if they want to take the class), at my school it was called fashion design. Once you were finished with the beginner course you could take more advanced one where students would make their own fashion line and show it at a fashion show. It was pretty cool, I would’ve taken it but I already had a full load unfortunately

@nataliemayo5410 Год назад

My class was the last to take sewing at my school before they discontinued the program about 10 years ago, but at the time I thought sewing was dumb and didn’t understand why it was a class, so I didn’t continue with it after the class ended. But recently I’ve gotten into the habit of mending my clothes by hand, and I’m going to borrow a family friend’s machine to try to learn before I get my own

@jeanwestackroyd2966 3 года назад

Thankyou for all that good information Evelyn. There has been a huge decline in the availability of fabric stores over the years. Fabric used to be plentiful and cheap. Not so now, it pays to be sure what you want these days.

@jlewis300 3 года назад

SO TRUE, and what stores remain are either terrible (I'm looking at you JoAnnes), or quilting focused. Nod to all my sister quilters, but I am not in to it. Man, I miss the days of funky fabric stores, dark and musty with treasures lurking in every mildly chaotic aisle. I like thrifting, but I'm a big kid and need more yardage =P

@5DNRG 2 года назад

Maybe with the low fabric inventory, it's a good idea to repurpose fabric from discards or donated clothes? Clever searching reveals treasures....

@deenafreed9665 Год назад

@@jlewis300 .

@janetroberts2262 Год назад

Decent fabric/haberdashery shops are nearly non existent in uk. Even our charity shops are small and therefore don’t stock the sort of things that you see in US & French charity/second hand/thrift stores.

@jpclam3358 3 года назад

I have a vintage (2nd. hand) Fabric Dictionary. It lists every fabric under the sun, along with hand, sewing information, care and use etc. Some patterns will have a ruler on the side so that you can test the recovery of knits.

@bethrivera867 3 года назад

What is it called? Sounds super helpful

@jpclam3358 3 года назад

@@bethrivera867 Fabric

@incanada83 3 года назад

@@jpclam3358 O.K. But this Fabric Dictionary book is written by whom please? I would appreciate the title and the author(s). Thank you :-)

@jpclam3358 3 года назад

@@incanada83 Ann Ladbury Fabrics

@angiedevoreCAT Год назад

wow!, have you seen it anywhere else? I would love to have a book like that that would be super helpful!

@ninad205 3 года назад

Thank you! I never thought to look at the pattern picture to help decide fabric weight. I always defaulted to stiffer fabric for more structured clothes. Its great to know the "why" behind the decisions. it was mostly intuitive

@Evelyn__Wood 3 года назад

Absolutely! And it will really show you the drape and fall required for the fabric to get the same look as well. I can't wait for you to look at your next pattern and use your fabric now!

@ReallyJillRogoff 3 года назад

@@Evelyn__Wood This was particularly helpful. It never occurred to me to look at the illustrations from this perspective.

@robintheparttimesewer6798 3 года назад

I once told my kids they could design their Halloween costume and pick their own fabric out of the stash. Learnt a hard lesson. Daughter decided she wanted a two colour shirt with box pleats. She picked two similar fabrics but it was 1970’s polyester so I had to stitch in the fold lines for every pleat!! I was much more careful with my instructions and had a spelled out veto if their fabric would not do what they wanted after that!!! It worked in the end but it involved a lot of late night sewing and cursing!!!

@Evelyn__Wood 3 года назад

😂😂😂😂😂

@bridgetkuhns7338 3 года назад

How much wool content does a fabric need to make it felt?

@tinamcnalley2575 3 года назад

@@bridgetkuhns7338 The felting of wool has nothing to do with the percentage of wool. 100% wool usually naturally felts as it is water laundered. This is why it is best to dry clean most wool garments, as the felting process is actually a type of damage - shortening the life of the garment. Plus many wool garments are built with structuring that isn't meant to be water laundered. Even dry cleaning takes its toll. I only water launder wools that are used for other purposes. Lining an ironing table or if I wanted a very casual wool jacket - and I would most likely dry clean it afterwards as I probably would not want to continue the felting process. Lots of fibers can be felted with mechanical processes - including wool. Wool will usually hold up longer than man made acrylics, polyesters and such.

@bridgetkuhns7338 3 года назад

@@tinamcnalley2575

@bridgetkuhns7338 3 года назад

Tina thank you for your advice. I am making a felted jacket and I am trying to add a color the fabric made not entirely of wool. I do not have a dryer, but I did put the fabric in boiling water. The fabric was 80% wool. It did not felt.

@rojeesahu7922 3 года назад

I would use quilting printed cotton fabric for EVERYTHING if i could😍

@monaanz6754 3 года назад

Rojee sahu, I DO use quilter's cotton for MOST of my sewing! I prefer it and have inherited much of it! I find the "bagginess" comfortable and modest. Elastic can be used to aid in fitting, where needed.

@Evelyn__Wood 3 года назад

🤣🤣 Your not the only one! It is like the even middle ground and everything else stems of in difficulty from there!

@nancypollard4531 3 года назад

I would only use quilters cotton if I could cut it on the bias so that it would have some drape. I find quilting cotton just doesn't have enough drape unless you do that.

@aliceannjo 3 года назад

@@nancypollard4531 What is the difference in Quilters cotton and quilting cotton?

@solarwinds- 10 месяцев назад

Me too. Quilting cotton is great fabric.

@louiseadams1403 3 года назад

We all need these skills, so we will be able to make our clothing ,when the shi+ hits the fan, and we all have to go underground! Thank you so much!

@ym_yongmai 3 года назад

This is exactly what I need!! I made poor fabric choices sometimes (even though I follow the recommended fabric from the pattern envelope), and kinda feel like if it's in a different fabric it'd look better, but didn't really notice or know how to improve. Thank you for this Evelyn! 🥰

@angelkeith4767 2 года назад

The best advice I ever got was from tortoise and the hare…slow and steady wins the race.

@Evelyn__Wood 2 года назад

I totally agree! I also love that the speed dial on some machine is a tortoise and a hare!

@dale3404 3 года назад

When I follow the recommended fabrics listed on the pattern, not a problem. When I shop my fabric stash, now that’s another thing altogether. Maybe you could do a video on how to determine what we have in storage? Or have you done one? Love your channel.

@Evelyn__Wood 3 года назад

Dale I have linked a video about determining synthetic fabrics from natural fabrics in the description box already that might help you out 🙂

@dale3404 3 года назад

@@Evelyn__Wood Thanks. I’ll check it out.

@ReallyJillRogoff 3 года назад

@@Camille-dq8qg That's such a good idea!

@somebodyelse138 3 года назад

@@Camille-dq8qg There's also an app available called 'Sew Together' which I'm currently using to keep track of not only my fabric stash, but my patterns and haberdashery. I find it very helpful as I can take it with me when I go fabric/haby shopping so I don't end up repeating purchases. Its a monthly subscription job, but it's not that expensive - roughly the cost of a 14" zip a month and I've decided the paid version is worth the extra money for all the other things it enables me to keep track of and the fact that there are no limits to the number of items I can add to my various stashes.

@luyun352 2 года назад

@@somebodyelse138 Hello, where can I find this app. A quick scroll on google play doesn't come up when typed in the search box. Is it on ios?

@sarahjowright1730 3 года назад

My best advice is to READ LABELS! If you’re new to sewing, read the labels on the end of the bolts and really test the fabric with your fingers to get the feel. You’ll also see how badly or not so badly it will wrinkle. Definitely read labels!

@solarwinds- 10 месяцев назад

ABSOLUTELY, read those labels. I almost bought some denim that required you to line dry, as in do not dry in the dryer. I read the label, and dodged a bullet on that one. I don't want to have to line dry my jeans.

@nyxskids Год назад

I used to make scrubs for my mom using cotton quilting fabric. They need to be cheap and practical more than look good. However, if you beat it up real good first. That stiffness sometimes goes away and it'll drape very nicely indeed

@Anett39 3 года назад

I feel like we should keep in mind that shopping for fabric is like buying the garment we want to make. Dont think about the fabric as something separate- it will become the garment so it is more like clothes shopping.

@TheKnallkorper 3 года назад

Yeah that’s pretty much how I do it! I wanted a soft jersey knit dress so I go to the knit section and find then the fiber I want. Same with other types

@deannastevens1217 3 года назад

WONDERFUL!! I didn't know some of this until I was well into 20 years of sewing.... The Commercial patterns do NOT help you. This an amazing series ooof episodes and classes. Thank You!

@dmbalsam 3 года назад

Two weights I have used a lot, may not be used in Australia, bottom weight (garments on the bottom of your body like for pants or skirts that are generally heavier) and top weight (light to medium weights that are used for tops). An aside I have taken fiber, silk, wool, cotton and spun it into yarn. Then I have knitted it into a garment. I have also tried my hand at weaving.

@aliceannjo 3 года назад

HAHAHA the "bottom" and "top" weight makes sense to me now. I never knew what was meant by it. I just thought it was the material being top as in better and the bottom being flawed in the process. Now I know. Thanks

@solarwinds- 10 месяцев назад

Yeah but sometimes those claiming to be bottom weight, especially if it's white, don't want to use that. Everyone will see all that God gave you.

@cherylp.3347 3 года назад

I was mainly a quilter for the last few decades but came back to garment sewing in the last year. I’ve had to learn about the different fabrics as I never used the knits before. ( got my first serger) . I wanted to sew some ponte pants for winter here. I ordered a double brushed ponte online. I got it but it’s so surprisingly heavy! I think I’d be exhausted by the end of the day just from the weight of it on my body. I forget what is in my stash and what it’s made of. So I’ve bought some card stock and will attach a square of my boughten material to it with info- fabric content, amount purchased, care instructions or even where purchased, item code ( in case I need more) , or garment made out of it and what were the results etc. and store in a binder. Then I can use as a reference for example- this is what a polyester chiffon feels like etc. Lofty ambitions, I just need to remember to do it. 😂

@aristaniforth4267 3 года назад

This could not have come at a better time. Just put the waistband on a skirt and realized it looks ridiculous because the fabric is all wrong!! So frustrating. Here to learn 🤓

@Evelyn__Wood 3 года назад

Well at least you've learnt what not to do next time right, and that's how we learn! 🙂

@susanlee2660 3 года назад

This has so much information, I'm going to have to watch it more than once.

@calluna7065 3 года назад

Thank you for this! You’re like a fairy godmother for sewing.🧵 🪡 ❤️

@bunnybgood411 Год назад

I love that red, ivory and yellow dress in the background.

@margiecook6379 3 года назад

As usual you did a wonderful job of teaching us something that others of us just take for granted that we know. Thank you for showing me that I need to teach this to my grands. I just haven't thought of this. Thanks again!

@Evelyn__Wood 3 года назад

Oh wonderful! I hope you do pass on this sort of knowledge because it will not only serve them in sewing but also in buying clothes!

@margiecook6379 3 года назад

@@Evelyn__Wood i did not even think about them buying clothes. you are so right . i am teaching them about good fabric. i am a firm believer in buying the best you can afford. iwas taught early that when you get cheap fabric , it does not last as long or look as good. my grandmama told me not to waist my time making something that will only disappoint. thank you for reminding some of us and educating some of us and helping all of us.

@jennienclyde1749 Год назад

Just have a few more days until I can sign up for vintage sewing school. My mom didn't sew and I quilt and have made sweatshirts and sweatpants for my kids when they were younger. Now I am retired, I want to sew for my new grandbaby and want to learn everything I can to make better choices and have them turn out like I invasion them to be due to skills not luck and a prayer.

@oldschoolwoolandweavingcen4060 2 года назад

I am a weaver and hand spinner. My focus on creating my own wardrobe has always been based on what the Georgians ( US 1700s ) did. I am also very focused on using the fibers from the period as well as the looms and spinning wheels from the actual period - not modern tools. I also raise sheep and have a friend who raises flax. Cotton I purchase for weaving purposes as I live in the N.East of Us and it doesn't grow here. There are weave structures that produce Calimancos, Dimity, Diaper, Twill, Satin, Harateen, Tweed, Linen and a host of cloth we no longer know the names of. The drapey fabrics you have covered here are not something I am terribly familiar with and I'm just starting to venture into that world only because I am reconstructing thrift haul finds and often they are such as you mentioned. Thank you for the excellent info!

@solarwinds- 10 месяцев назад

WOW! Fascinating! That's so interesting oldschoolwoolandweavingcen4060. Good for you!

@abbyr9378 3 года назад

Holy cow, you should start a sewing school! Oh, wait... But seriously, I'm not even halfway through and have to say how great this video is already. You had me at "Fibre and fabric are not the same thing". Although I already know much of what you teach by now, you give me the tools to streamline my instructions for less experienced sewist friends. I know more about fabric and fibers than is needed in the home-sewist world simply because my old job required it, so I often hear myself offering more info than necessary. Thank you, Evelyn - if I am not nodding my head in agreeance, I am learning something new. You are a truly gifted teacher!

@abbyr9378 3 года назад

WOW!!!! This is a MUST-SEE for any sewist, any level!

@margarethegan8318 Год назад

I took sewing in 8th grade Home Ec class. I really wasn’t interested & was terrible at it. The teacher used me as an example of what not to do. When I got my first job I bought the first free arm sewing machine from Sears & taught myself to sew. I have made my own clothes and even quilts. I don’t like being told I can’t do something & will prove you wrong. Lol

@heikehoyer1284 3 года назад

Many thanks for that video, it was great! I now often chose woven linnen or cotton because it has more structure and looks nice on my body (I am 66 years). Many greetings.

@monaanz6754 3 года назад

Heike- I, too, am a senior citizen sewist and l like you prefer cotton. I like the structured look I like the way it feels and good quality yields a relatively easy care garment.

@karensykas3809 3 года назад

25 years ago I could go into my local Joann fabrics and pick fabrics for apparel. I loved touching all the fabric! I spent most of my time walking around touching the fabrics. Now I can’t do that anymore. JoAnns fabrics is all quilters and cosplay and I miss that so much. The way a fabric feels is called the hand of the fabric and I really get that. I don’t like ordering fabric online because I can’t touch it, but mostly I don’t have a choice as there are no apparel fabric stores near me. Just an observation, is anybody else find this to be true?

@messie.jessie.guenther 3 года назад

I've actually purchased samples from online stores before. Makes the whole process take longer but saves me money in the long run.

@gill8779 3 года назад

I agree, I mostly sew linen or silk but wanted a linen/silk mix for a kaftan I had see modelled that was in this fabric. It looked quite flowing & with the belt looked lovely. I managed to find some linen/silk online & ordered it. When it arrived I thought it looked a bit stiff but made it anyway. It was a disaster as I am slim & it was too structured even with the belt. An expensive mistake, If I had been able just to go & buy in a shop I would not have bought it. I am in the UK & there are hardly any fabric shops now & the ones that are still open have only a limited stock.

@denisedorsey2889 3 года назад

Karen, I completely agree with you about Joann. Not only are their apparel fabrics few and far between, they are organized by “collection”. So Silky prints include polyester, rayon and cotton. I’m forever undoing the end of the bolt to read the fabric content. I also cannot order online because I’m still a touchy-feely kind of shopper. I have been fortunate enough to find some linen rayon blends at my local Joann. But yeah, nothing like what it once was.

@taniaelliott4078 3 года назад

I think the real dearth of apparel fabrics is one of the biggest problems I contend with in sewing my own clothes tbh. I have a couple of favourite fabric stores (apparel only) which I love, but there comes a point where you've exhausted the stuff you love from them and are really searching for what you need next. I find I'm always having to settle for what I can get. This is the case even when I look online for international stores too. I often look back and wish I had bought whole rolls of fabric I really loved, even though that would mean having 2 or 3 garments in one fabric.

@catladylion5186 3 года назад

I’m exactly the same !! I love to feel the fabric so that I know how drapey it is. Hence why I’m always hesitant when it comes to buying fabric online because I don’t know how it feels. Just because it s labeled “cotton” , it doesn’t mean it’s the texture , softness what I after

@willow4191 Год назад

Thank you. I have been so frustrated trying to learn fabric names. This really cleared things up and gives me a direction.

@cathj8568 3 года назад

Wow! This was a university seminar!!!

@Suzeequ 3 года назад

Thanks for this. I have a hard time choosing the right fabric. I’ve been noticing how a lot of fabrics are marked as cotton but they are totally different from each other!

@steph-cv7lj 3 года назад

just the video i needed! thank you as always ❤️

@joyc6945 3 года назад

Love how you styled your hair! This video is a great reminder of the basics of draping and pattern. Thank you!

@danielledillon2137 3 года назад

Thank you this was so helpful xx

@liza_lou 3 года назад

Very helpful, thank you!

@deniserocco1481 3 года назад

This is sooo interesting. Thank you!

@pluviophile._.j 3 года назад

This information is so useful, thank you so much 😊

@elainelott9916 3 года назад

This was a wonderful video!!! I learned so much!! You are a great teacher!!!

@mandyjackman2917 3 года назад

Thank you Evelyn 👏🏻 This is very helpful

@evelynferrer1322 3 года назад

Great information. Thank you so much 😊

@larush3932 Год назад

This was SO incredibly helpful, thank you so much!!!😊

@TheCreativeCurator 3 года назад

This is such a great video for sewing beginners Evelyn! 😍 Lots of amazing advice!

@celennaduet9501 Год назад

Thank you for the much needed video!

@qormi1000 3 года назад

Thank you Evelyn. Always great videos. xxx

@agu4071 3 года назад

Wooooooow I had no idea Thank you so much! Best videos about sewing

@MissMagnoliaLove 3 года назад

I am so excited that you are explaining this, I was just wondering about this last night!

@carriethibodeau4011 3 года назад

Thank you so helpful

@nj586 3 года назад

You're a sewing life-saver! Thank you so much

@TheBonzkc 3 года назад

I love this channel, I learn something new with every video I watch!

@loidajimenez5844 3 года назад

Very helpful!!!

@mjkuntz1959 Год назад

I enjoy watching the videos. Bob, you are missed but I'm glad you are still a part of the videos. Welcome, Mike!

@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509 3 года назад

Another great tutorial for fabrics choices. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

@bunny-bunny-bunny 2 года назад

gosh this is so good, thanks very much

@smileydieerste 3 года назад

Most helpful video on this toppic I have come across so far. Thank you!

@Carmen-nq8ex 3 года назад

Fantastic information, thank you. And by the way your outfit looks amazing!

@pamgains918 3 года назад

Thank you all the tips were very helpful. Especially looking at the Pattern envelope model.

@zazadem7729 3 года назад

Really helpfull vidéo ! Thanks 👍🏻😘

@akbunny5221 3 года назад

Excellent again Evelyn, thank you.....!

@deniseblanchard2156 2 года назад

Very informative! Thanks!

@sarahnaomi23 3 года назад

You are brilliant!

@shmadsta 3 года назад

Your videos are always so helpful. I think you are truly one of the best sewing channels on YT!

@vivenna 2 года назад

This is such an important topic and your video is extremely informative! Thanks a lot for helping us all! :)

@esthermarcen7587 2 года назад

wow I learnt a lot with this video, thanks so much

@joanthomas7082 3 года назад

Evelyn, this is very helpful to me.

@nancymoore6771 Год назад

Love the way you teach us so many elements of fabric and sewing!,,

@joc5882 3 года назад

Great advice and well explained. Uncomplicated. 😇Thanks lots!

@silviacrista9527 2 года назад

Hello Evelyn, thank you so much for this video! Incredibly useful. Appreciate it.

@bdoll1012 3 года назад

Excellent video, I love rayon, not suitable for everything but my favorite, after your video today, maybe I can branch out a bit. thank you.

@meman6964 3 года назад

Rayon is cool for tropical climate. Often needs no ironing if caught warm from the dryer. Just hate poly-blends, too hot, pilling 😜

@shazm6357 3 года назад

Evelyn, thank you sincerely. Brilliant breakdown, easy to understand and extremely helpful.

@michellemabelle100 3 года назад

This was so helpful! Thank you!

@hurst-cs2jh 3 года назад

Hello Michelle, how are you doing?

@sheilacroisier6446 3 года назад

You really explained this well! I miss being able to see and feel the fabrics in stores.

@kimc91 2 года назад

Very very helpful video…. Thank you,

@cynthiamiller8477 Год назад

Excellent lesson on fabric.

@mzkappy Год назад

This is the most excellent and informative video I have seen! Thank you for the clarification between fiber and fabric! This is life-changing!

@karensykas3809 3 года назад

I love your videos! You are the best sewing teacher, you cover everything! Thank you so much for this very informative video

@hurst-cs2jh 3 года назад

Hello Karen, how are you doing?

@janicemaceachern1004 3 года назад

Love the dress behind you! Your channel makes me feel happy.

@cynthiamunro3637 3 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing this information. You do it so I don't feel like nonce for not already knowing it anyway - and it's so important!

@emmanuelndi2778 3 года назад

Wow!! I really enjoyed this tutorial,wish you could just go on and on.lots of love

@fionahunt8530 3 года назад

Thank you. I have used instinct before for fabric choice but it's good to understand all these factors.

@swarovski1960 11 месяцев назад

Great class. I’ve been sewing for years and I find your classes some of the best.

@engien460 Год назад

Great video 📹 👍

@mariamartini9451 3 года назад

You are just amazing! Every time I have some doubts, i search here and I find answer!

@hebepena3220 2 года назад

Thank you for the fantastic content. I recently got back into sewing and found your videos that I have been devouring. I just finished the 7-day trial and now I'm ready to join your monthly subscription to continue to learn. Thank you for all your informative videos.

@fortysomethingbadgirls2173 3 года назад

Thank you for making that distinction! Patterns state fibers, not fabrics! Loved this episode! Thank you! I have a journal with scrap pieces labeling the fabric! Ooooo, on denim I did make a bustier with a jacket. The weight worked well with the strapless top....

@Evelyn__Wood 3 года назад

Very nice! Yes a tighter fit a bodice the more structured and heavyweight of a fabric will work 😀

@artisanatbeautyomasmae3146 3 года назад

Very exciting and interesting video my dear . We really need video like this about fabric and fiber . Thank you so much for sharing my friend 👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌

@user-cg3fe3hf8g Месяц назад

Synthetics, especially stretch ie spandex, are responsible for much of the microplastic pollution in the environment, ie oceans and soils. I now make this a key consideration in choosing fabric.

@argheimrobb 3 года назад

This video is just PERFECT!!! I was progressing on my choice of fabrics but now, in 18mn...I know soooo much more! Merci !! 😊🙏

@ievalibeka8171 3 года назад

Thank You for this video :)

@vylia 3 года назад

Great video, Evelyn! Thanks for clarifying so many points and make them understandable. I always follow the pattern fabric recommendations, and as I started to sew during the pandemic, it's the best option as I can't touch the fabric beforehand. However, now restrictions are ending, and I will buy it after touching it, and this video highlighted some relevant points I'll consider. Thanks! :)

@chantallajeunesse5873 3 года назад

Another great video. Btw: you are looking so beautiful and polished; I love those nails. 👏

@bridgetannboyte831 Год назад

Evelyn….. You are an inspiration to me and thousands of others I’m sure. I love your sincere enthusiasm that makes me want to watch your every videos. Please keep making these xx

@rutavitkauskaite7512 Год назад

Hello, what a nice outfit you have today. I am always impressed by your blouses, so elegant. I wish to learn how to sew it.

@AlisonHadleyFilms 2 года назад

I'm nervous about the project I want to undertake mostly because of fabric options. I'm looking to make Howl's tunic from the last half of Howl's Moving Castle (gorgeous film if you haven't seen it!). It's plain, and tunics are apparently pretty easy, I just don't sew. 😅 While I want it to drape, I still want it to have some structure as opposed to just falling loosely, so I'm thinking about a cotton blend? I'll keep these tips in mind while I look, thanks for the awesome videos!!

@Anett39 3 года назад

What an amazing video, thank you Evelyn! You are great teacher! I have made some really bad fabrice choices... and there is nothing more frustrating than making a garment that is pretty much perfect BUT you cant wear it because the fabric is not good... you cant fix it in any way... just have to start over with different fabric. I will always remember to choose drapier fabrics for oversized garments!

@MortusSweet 2 года назад

(Because you mentioned rayon fabric) I watched an advert for rayon from the 1950’s where this woman “time traveled” from the 30’s to the 50’s because she was sad there wasn’t better fabrics. She goes to a department store and everything she loves is rayon! Lol it was actually fun to watch.

@MisSiszY 3 года назад

Phenomenal and really informative as always! Im a nerd by nature so deep dive on various aspects. I went down a deep dive on vintage hand needles vs modern needles and was shocked by the difference (and excited to find affordable japanese needles - not tulip - that have the same smoothness as vintage needles). As well as machine needles and what it actually means 😂. I do adore a viscose/rayon. Always so soft

@lunzie01 3 года назад

Love this video! As an American, I don't know what "modal" fabric is, so I looked it up: "Modal fabric is a semi-synthetic fabric made from beech tree pulp that is used primarily for clothing, such as underwear and pajamas, and household items, like bed sheets and towels. Modal is a form of rayon, another plant-based textile, though it is slightly more durable and flexible than the standard version. Modal is often blended with other fibers like cotton and spandex for added strength. Modal is considered a luxurious textile thanks to both its soft feel and high cost, as it is more expensive than either cotton or viscose." source: www.masterclass.com/articles/fabric-guide-what-is-modal-fabric#what-is-modal-fabric

@ReallyJillRogoff 3 года назад

Thanks, I've been wondering about modal, too. I try to keep to fabrics made from natural fibres. Now I know I can add modal to the list.