My favorite fabrics for sewing summer clothes!
In this video, I share what to look for when purchasing fabrics for warm weather months, the different fabrics and benefits, about pre-washing fabrics before sewing, and where to buy fabrics and fabric swatches. Happy Sewing!
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➜ Mesh bags: amzn.to/3x7Q6WC
➜ The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy by Pietra Rivoli: amzn.to/4egBFjZ
Fabric sources:
www.lintontwee... (Linton has generously offered a 10% discount for you with the code: SALLY10)
stonemountainf... (1/8 yard swatches)
www.libertylon... (wonderful cotton prints in lawn fabric)
www.sawyerbroo... (swatch club)
KBM Fabrics (Etsy) - Linen jersey knits
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FABRICS FOR SEWING SUMMER CLOTHES
00:16 Types of Cotton for sewing summer clothes
00:41 Mens shirt fabric
00:50 Where to buy cotton fabric: Liberty of London
01:21 Rayon
01:37 Types of Linen
01:48 Dye linen using tumeric, a fugitive dye, when means the color will fade through the years
2:08 Checked Gingham linen fabric
2:16 Linen comes in different weights and softened
2:30 Fabrics come in different weights, when to use
2:50 Cotton pique
3:01 Blended fabrics
3:35 Viscose Challis fabric
4:10 Knits for sewing
4:20 Organic cotton
5:12 Linen knit fabric for summer
5:35 Pre wash fabric before sewing
5:50 Wash knits with a garment bag
6:27 Woven tweed
6:45 Polyester (why I don't use)
7:08 Buying fabrics and fabric swatches
7:40 Fabric weight for summer clothes
8:30 Fabric swatches
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10 сен 2024
