Learn with Jo-Ann: How to Choose the Right Apparel Fabric 

Keep in mind that Jo-Ann is a RETAIL store, so they are paid to CUT your fabric and ring you out. The employees hired there are there to make money and survive, not all of them sew for a living. Jo-Ann is also a fabric AND craft store, so some may be knitters, painters, or jewelry makers. If you REALLY want a one on one lesson, then you need to go to a mom and pop quilt shop where they are in the business because they love sewing. Granted, some employees love sewing, but don't expect them to explain how to do your whole project, they are NOT paid to do your project, know the exact amount of fabric for your dining room chairs you didn't measure, and look at you and instantly know how much fabric you need to make a dress.

The Jo-Ann where I live is a big store. I love it because It has a huge quilting fabric area, because I guess a lot of People here are really into quilting. The apparel fabric is really expensive. If you shop at the less expensive clothing stores out of necessity, than you probably wouldn't save any money making your own clothes, like it used to be. You would be making something to wear, simply because you love sewing.

I asked the young woman who was cutting my fabric if she sewed, she said "nope" .....nuf said!

Wow, cool store. I wish there is kind of that store in my town.

I am lucky that my local store seems to have quite a few knowledgeable employees, and they've helped me out quite a few times! I am a total newbie to sewing...this video was very helpful! I've definitely made some bad fabric decisions! :)

This would be fine if Joann ' had all the choices here. Our local one is about a quarter size with few fabric choices, and you can't fabric shop online

I am SO excited for tomorrow (Or Tuesday.... idk) cause we're going to JoAnns for the first time!!! :D

Excellent tips!

Okay, I get the look and touch part, but how do you test it?

If only the Joann staff was trained in fabric types and uses. No one ever has a clue of what I am talking about.

thanks...love it!!!

My driving license has been expired , so I have to stay home watching your video with envy emotion.

I wish I had a Jo-Ann this huge near me! Curious, during the intro when Micah was standing beside the three dressforms, what is the pattern used for the grey jersey dress right beside her? It's perfect for some fabric I have.

Helpful, thanks

Good info :)

yes i am looking for the best selection project for my dress because here in Philippines i think that they don't have stretch fabric...oh and by the way thanks for the info of your videos

Really impressive Video

I wish Joann's had this much or more garment fabric and also drape it this way in the store.

I want to make a casual summer dress (peter pan collared style dress) and I bought some Prima Homespun fabric. But it isn't stretchy at all, and quite crisp. In this video, you said you intentionally chose not to pick the woven fabric because it wasn't stretchy. Did I make a bad choice? Please help, thank you!

Love it

I can't even find the knit fabrics or th 60 inch width fabrics

Are you ever going to open shops in the UK? Xxx

Everett. Love

thank u

cool cool cool cool!

Micah very nice advertising for Jo-Ann - Are you located in the Orlando Florida area? Thanks for sharing. Regards Shirley-Ann

i like print fabric and the paw print 2

Can you give me address of the shop?

Wish your employees knew more about sewing. It's so disappointing to ask a technical or fabric question and not have them know or be able to offer any help. So sad, because your store in Flagstaff, Arizona is the only fabric store near my town.

Great info. Delivery is rather stilted though.

Look. Touch. Test

DO ME A FAVOR MAKE YOUR YAYA HAN FABRIC CHEAPER ! IM NOT SPENDING $14 A YARD

Everett's teleporters rrrrlrloroo

This vid is kinda repetitive But it's ok Also, what fabrics are best to use to make a skirt? (Circle and maxi skirts)

I get no help in knowing how much to buy.. I don't use patterns almost ever! designing my own is more fun for me ^_^ Too bad fabric choice is very limited in our small-town store...

My body isn't just one size and I don't know how to tailor anything. :(

can u open one n saudi k.s.a. i need a shop like thus 😵

hi do you sell the pattern books

LOL! I dont think that Is Jo-ann. I would expect her to be an older lady too.XD

There prices make me want to just buy my clothes instead of sewing . online fabric here i come

Sequin fabric

It's really scripted. If it was more natural, it would be less annoying to watch... But good tips

"Important " is pronounced with a T: "important," not "impor ant." It may not seem important, but it is.

Jo Ann has the worst and most expensive apparel fabric.

Why do you have a freak in your facebook ad?

haha my best friend works here. and he's a guy!

Thumbs down: no closed captioning for the hearing impaired.

cricut lessons

This an orientation video 😂

Joann fabric is Gino customers, last year they took an inch off the width of the pattern on all of their fabrics… Their pay is shit and they abuse their employees… Never shop here

Who else is watching this in 2020, is wondering how tf she isn't wearing a mask and is touching everything and is not dying.

the fabric there is cheap and unworthy of the price,,,garbage