There are ways that you can sew knit fabric with your regular sewing machine. That being said...if you are doing a lot of clothing construction then you might want to invest in a serger. A serger is a great tool for sewing with knit or other stretchy fabrics. Unlike a regular sewing ...
I like to sew knits with my walking foot, especially if they are very stretchy. A walking foot moves both the top and bottom layers of fabric at the same time. This makes it a lot easier to avoid stretching the fabric out too much. They run $15-20 and you’ll use it a lot once...
Polyester stretchy patterned fabric(I found some $3.00 per yard stuff at Joann.It’s a little difficult to sew, so I would recommend a better quality polyester.) I have not been able to find patterned bamboo fleece. Thread- I used cotton all-purpose, but polyester would probably be better...
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What is Minky Fabric: Minky fabric is a very soft, plush fabric that is often used to make baby blankets, baby clothing, and baby accessories. Minky fabric is 100% polyester and can be slippery to sew. The fabric will shed fibers during the sewing process and the first several washes...
When spandex fabric is added to cotton, for instance, this fabric becomes much more elastic, and spandex can also be used to add elasticity to traditionally rigid fabrics like polyester. Even if small amounts of this fabric are added to other textiles, these fabrics become much stretchier; si...
When it comes to designing a successful swimwear line, understanding the fabrics is essential. Swimwear has to withstand chlorine and sunscreen, it also has to be stretchy but able to return to its original form to continue to hug the body. These criteria don’t just apply to the main surfa...
Short shorts: two to three inches inseam. Mid-range: three to five inches inseam Bermudas: 11 to 13 inches of inseam.However, stretchy jeans are not advisable for making shorts because they have plastic or rubber interwoven into the fabric. When cut, these materials may dangle from the ...
This half apron is made up entirely of rectangles, all of which are the same width. You only need to be able to single stitch in a straight line, and you don’t need a pattern. You don’t even need much fabric. So long as it isn’t stretchy, just about anything you have will ...
COOLMAX is a specially engineered type of polyester exclusively produced by Invista, an American textile corporation. This polyester fabric consists of fibers that are carefully engineered to wick moisture and allow the passage of heat. COOLMAX fabric has a variety of potential applications, and it...