Double Gauze - Everything You Need To Know About Sewing With Double Gauze Fabric

Double gauze is such a great fabric to sew and wear and is actually fairly easy to work with - here are my top tips for sewing with double gauze.
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[@gabrielalazarini3077]

I absolutely love this tutorial. You are SO natural and a joy to watch. ❤❤❤❤

[@SewHayleyJane]

Thank you so much!

[@karendiesner5008]

Thanks Hayley! I learned the hard way about ironing double gauze - I didn’t know - and when I wore the dress I’d made, it just grew and grew! Now I iron before I sew, so it grows first!

[@SewHayleyJane]

Ah no I'm sorry about that! But yes, first we shrink it in the watch and then we grow it out with the iron!! 😀

[@karendiesner5008]

@@SewHayleyJane no no, it wasn’t your advice! My growing dress was years ago! I was agreeing with you, actually. Thanks for the video xxx

[@Sadie2.1]

I just found your channel today Hayley, and I'm totally sold! I love your humor, your real and true life comments. You made a great video, that was fun to watch. I'm OLD, so I've been sewing since before the ice age, but I still love to watch and learn like the rest of the crowd. I'm hoping to learn at least one thing every day until I'm gone. That's called growing. Have a great day, hope you didn't get drenched waiting at the school, and yes, summer is coming. Here, it is already miserable humidity and heat. So keep up the hope! Sadie...

[@LauraSup]

Thank you so much for the tips and tricks for sewing double gauze! I always enjoy your videos!❤

[@SewHayleyJane]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Sadie, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@SewHayleyJane]

@@LauraSup Thank you so much!!

[@mnoeliarc]

Thanks Hayley. I’ve never sewn with double gauze and this video has given me the confidence to give it a go.

[@SewHayleyJane]

Hooray!!!

[@dianemontavon5670]

Thank you. I was always told to not iron Double gauze. Glad you put this out today. Thank you.

[@SewHayleyJane]

Ah you're welcome, hope the tips helped!

[@dianemontavon5670]

@@SewHayleyJane Yes the ironing and also the ball point needles are great tips I've never heard. Love your pink PJ bottoms.

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Hi Hayley! I'm just finishing a double gauze easy peasy pair of summer pants. This video will be really helpful to those who haven't used it before. If you iron it completely, however, I find it will flatten out/expand the amount of fabric. So it can make your final garment a bit smaller. I only gently straighten out and iron the selvedge edges, straighten the grain out, then give it plenty of steam (hovering above the fabric), then I cut. Also, have you ever tried just cutting your overlocker thread above the loopers, then tying the new thread to each of the old cut threads, leaving the tiniest of knots, and then pulling on the old threads by your presser foot, to gently guide the new threads through the whole looper system? Of course the needle threads are easy. This is how I do it. I haven't threaded my serger in over a year. Just a suggestion!

[@SewHayleyJane]

Thank you so much for your message and extra tips! Yes this is exactly how I re-thread my overlocker… I still dread it though!! 😂

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

@@SewHayleyJane Oh, haha, I'm sorry for the serger tip then. Should have known you've already mastered this rethreading trick. BTW, my double gauze pants were a huge success. I used Simplicity pattern S8841, view A. I'm only 5'3" so I did have to take 4" off the length, and I lined the pockets with the same fabric to strengthen them.I also interfaced the pocket openings with Prym forming tape interfacing. Love this stuff! Telling you all of this, because it's a great pattern and you or your viewers might like it as well.

[@loisfoster6073]

Thank you for doing this. I might just get the courage to sew summer shorts for my little granddaughter.

[@SewHayleyJane]

yay, so pleased to hear that!

[@ibengoosbahnson1260]

Thank you so much. Just what I needed. I prefer to sew with thrifted fabric and just found 4 meters of grey double gauze in good condition. I love double gauze, but I have never sewn it before. Now I feel prepared 🤗

[@SewHayleyJane]

Ooh amazing!! Enjoy sewing with it, it’s so lovely to work with

[@carlabeddard9853]

This has been very helpful. I have been making drawstring ruched pants, but I’m having trouble 1. making the drawstrings with a fabric that frays so much, and 2. making the button holes in this fabric. Ah. I do like to set myself up for a challenge…..😅

[@SewHayleyJane]

Yikes!!! good luck

[@FabricFolk]

I love my daughter in double gauze dresses, they look so gorgeous and organic

[@SewHayleyJane]

Definitely, I love it!

[@kimt2au]

This video really was useful as I have often looked at it but never bought any.

[@SewHayleyJane]

Definitely give it a go, it's such a pleasure to sew with

[@craftdipper]

Will definitely try the ballpoint needle for my fine or snag-prone fabrics - thanks for passing on the tip👍💕

[@SewHayleyJane]

I hope it works for you!

[@KTquiltsandsews]

great video Hayley! thank you for the education on any fabrics that you give us. I love double gauze and got some many moons ago in one of your boxes. Still have some in a different color and was thinking today about what a nice nightgown it would make. It does grow for whoever hasn't used it. In my case, since I grew a bit, this has been a blessing. xx Karen

[@SewHayleyJane]

It would be perfect for a nightgown!!

[@maryellenoneill9061]

Thank you for all the tips. I’ve washed my pink dg but haven’t decided what to make yet… maybe pj bottoms from Friday pattern co sport shorts…. 🧐. Looking forward to July’s box. (I need to update my house #… ). I just stitched up the honeycomb/ bee cross stitch. It’s very cute! Done in two days. 😮

[@SewHayleyJane]

Oooh yes make sure to update your address!! The shorts would be very cute, and so pleased you like the cross stitch

[@juliabuddle7927]

I just discovered your channel and I have some double guaze in my stash waiting for some kind of sleep wear, now I can't wait to get to it!

[@SewHayleyJane]

amazing!! Happy sewing!

[@pjacksreads536]

Thanks for the info

[@SewHayleyJane]

You're welcome

[@yvonneimms9762]

Lovely video thank you. I am tempted to make bed shorts in some fabric I have as it will be so soft. I made a blouse with double gauze once and it didnt drape well so was put off but you have encouraged me to have another go ❤

[@SewHayleyJane]

Yes it definitely doesn't have the same kind of drape as a viscose or crepe, works well as a loosely structured shirt though. Glad you're going to have another go

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Lovely video Hayley. Thank you. I think im making a simple t-shirty look top from mine. Great tips.😊

[@SewHayleyJane]

That will look beautiful!

[@bridgetwhite5547]

@@SewHayleyJane thank you. 😊

[@Becky_in_Tucson]

Thank you so much! I love double gauze fabrics and was just shopping for clothes made of it yesterday. I've never sewn with it, but will try now!

[@SewHayleyJane]

Definitely give it a go, it's such a lovely fabric to work with!

[@maryann1187]

I’ve been seeing a lot of videos where drawstrings are added to an elasticized waistband. I’ve never understood the concept. Just go with the elasticized waist. I can’t wait to make pyjamas with this material!

[@SewHayleyJane]

It's definitely not necessary at all - just a nice little decorative touch!

[@lianneraynor187]

Thanks so much for compiling all this info! I’m just going to start a project with double gauze and I feel more prepared now!

[@SewHayleyJane]

That's great, best of luck with it!

[@sarahmiddle5028]

I have a metre of double gauze on my "next" pile that I'm planning to make into PJ shorts so this was great timing. Thanks for the tips and tricks.

[@SewHayleyJane]

Amazing!! Enjoy

[@Sally-ih6ls]

Made a peasant blouse with flouncy sleeves, it’s lovely and sooo comfortable! Love double glaze

[@SewHayleyJane]

Oooh that sounds lovely!

[@PrettyAliceNight]

Just found your channel and this is very helpful! I’m making a square circle skirt out of this fabric and it’s my first ever clothing project. The tutorial I found basically says to cut out a square then cut out a circle in the middle for the waist area. I don’t have an overlocker so how do I keep the circle waistband area from fraying? Also how do you hem the edges of the fabric?

[@SewHayleyJane]

Ooh that sounds interesting!! I’m assuming the waist area will have a waistband attached in which case all the raw edges would be inside? For hemming a square… I’d recommend looking for a tutorial on how to sew a mitered corner

[@michellehurrell4274]

Thank you for the tips for double gauze. I’ve recently purchase some DG to sew the Agnes Pyjamas.

[@SewHayleyJane]

Ooh that will be lovely!

[@colettelee3391]

Great vlogg loads of tips taking the fear away from sewing with double gauze thank you❤

[@SewHayleyJane]

You're very welcome!

[@theblendedfamilyblueprint]

Great video, thanks so much! I just bought some gauze in a gorgeous navy and can't wait to start. When you do your seams, do you sew them on your machine and then take it to the serger to lock it and trim off the extra or just sew your seams on the serger? I have one (serger) but I'm just in the learning stages and it makes me nervous! lol

[@SewHayleyJane]

As double gauze is a woven fabric you need to use a straight stitch on your sewing machine first and then finish the seams with the serger. Serger stitches can stretch which is great for sewing knit fabrics but not for wovens

[@donnabenjamin9266]

0:04 I enjoyed your video and can't find the video that you mentioned about different fabrics. I'd love to watch that, thanks!

[@SewHayleyJane]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bondp5hrgaqebLMsi=YlQjhsCvzuu3GXVq I think it was this one

[@Sew_Retired]

🎉 I want to make something for my grandbabies from this fabric (besides a blanket)… do you have any recommendations? ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing ❤❤

[@SewHayleyJane]

If they are babies a little romper would be so cute, I've just made my 6 year old a Below The Kowhai "Kauri Dress" which I think is suitable for 1-10 year olds

[@joyjackman6017]

I made a Donny shirt in double gauze, and Pj bottoms, love them, so comfy! now on the hunt for some lovely patterned double gauze for a dress. Do you think DG would be good for the RANI skirt? 🐾🐾

[@SewHayleyJane]

Oooh lovely! Yes I think double gauze would work for Rani, it won't move quite as freely as a viscose or crepe but it will be lovely

[@carlaholyk7436]

Hi, thanks for this! I'm brand new to sewing and want to do a simple dolman sleeve blouse out of white double gauze with LOTs of dimples in it. I've been trying to figure out how to finish the neck line and whether or not I should use fusible interfacing on the shoulders because I think it's going to stretch a ton when I wear it. I'm thinking your ironing tip will help but should I still use the interfacing to be safe and if I use a facing for the neck line, can I make it out of the double gauze or should I use something else?(sorry, that's a lot of questions!)

[@SewHayleyJane]

Sounds like a lovely project, I think your instincts are pretty spot on - some interfacing on the shoulders definitely won't hurt and worth doing just in case. As the fabric has dimples on it I would probably suggest using something else for the neckline facing as it can make for quite a bulky seam - something like a viscose or plain double gauze should work ok

[@pascalerey1035]

Have you tried to use rolled hem foot with double gauze? Would it work? Thank you for your advice

[@SewHayleyJane]

I haven't ever tried a rolled hem with double gauze... it's worth a try I think but the double layer of gauze might cause some issues!

[@carolinechrista1504]

Do you think I should stay stitch the hem of a rectangle gathered skirt? It is not cut on the bias, but muslin double gauze does shift a lot. Don't want to add extra work unless you think it really does help?

[@SewHayleyJane]

No, I wouldn't bother stay stitching the hem at all. Once you have attached the skirt to the waistband it might be useful to let it hang for 24 hours before hemming. This is more often done on a bias cut skirt but can be useful for other types too. Once you have let it hang you can level the hem before stitching

[@cherrybrook140861]

when you press double gauze do you use steam? xx

[@SewHayleyJane]

I haven't used any extra steam other that what the iron produces

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Thanks! Am staring at five yards of freshly washed and dried double gauze and thinking… iron? I thought I’d was ok but good to check.

[@SewHayleyJane]

Oh wow that's a lot of fabric!! Glad it was useful!

[@suzanner2454]

Can bias binding be cut from the double gauze?

[@SewHayleyJane]

Absolutely!!

[@mamiesews123]

Awesomeness 😅😊😊❤

[@SewHayleyJane]

Thank you!

[@agnescleary2312]

Would like to know what settings you used on your serger.

[@claudiapetrie7287]

I was going to sew the Geranium dress by Made by Rae for my granddaughter in the watermelon double gauze from one of your boxes. The bodice is lined. Seems like two layers of double gauze might be two thick (4 layers of fabric?). Can you line double gauze with another type of fabric? It is a summer dress.

[@SewHayleyJane]

That sounds like a lovely idea! I agree I probably wouldn't line it with double gauze, I'd maybe use a lightweight viscose instead which will be lovely and soft to wear

[@claudiapetrie7287]

Okay, I will try that. Thank you so much for your help. ❤

[@craftdipper]

Cotton lawn for lining?

[@cleanqueen75]

I like using clips.

[@SewHayleyJane]

I really need to get some of those!

[@cleanqueen75]

@@SewHayleyJane They’re cheap on Amazon

[@nondanelson9553]

Can a lettuce edge be sewn on double gauze?

[@SewHayleyJane]

hmmm... Im not sure, I've never tried it! Give it a go on a scrap piece?

[@joannec28]

How do you tell the right side from the wrong side for double gauze? It looks so similar or maybe I've been staring at it for too long!

[@SewHayleyJane]

With this one there isn’t a right or wrong side - both are the same.

[@joannec28]

@@SewHayleyJane Thank you!!!

[@gracklebird]

I have a question! Does cotton double gauze tend to be a little bit see-through...?

[@SewHayleyJane]

Not to the point you'd need a lining. A pale colour like this you'd be able to see darker undergarments through it but with skin tone undergarments you wouldn't see them. And if the double gauze is a darker colour it wouldn't be see through

[@Sally-ih6ls]

I have white double glaze and you can see bra, but not to much, it hangs looser on my peasant blouse

[@slkendall85]

I’ve heard you could tie your new thread to your old thread and pull them through to quickly thread your serger 😂

[@SewHayleyJane]

Yes, I do it that way... you have to be careful as the knot comes through the needle as it can break off

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Pattern weights. Or as we call them here - cans of soup. Avoids the pin conundrum.

[@SewHayleyJane]

Haha!! Cans of soup make a great pattern weight!

[@paulawilliams9645]

I know what you mean about pins. It's so annoying using blunt ones

[@SewHayleyJane]

Yet... I never throw them away!! 😀

[@tulip2many235]

@@SewHayleyJaneIt’s so annoying to find a blunt pin, that I now keep an old empty spice jar nearby and if I find a blunt or bent pin it gets sent to spend eternity inside the spice jar!

[@DoReMeaCulpa]

I appreciate the tips. I hope you will also appreciate a couple of tips, as I decided not to watch the whole thing for these reasons: - too much repetition of the same information. It is a time waster. - the serger threading share was another time waster and was irrelevant to your main topic and honestly was just annoying for that reason. If we have sergers we already know that changing threads can be a picky job. Well, unless it is a babylock serger with jet air threading like mkne is :) -in general, too much filler compared to the main content. Good luck with your channel though.

[@SewHayleyJane]

Thank you so much for your comment and helpful tips, I'll take them on board

[@carlaholyk7436]

And yet they had time to write this feedback (eye roll). I personally appreciate that you present your content like a human being.

[@wendyfarnsworth3125]

You’re a bit too chatty so I had to leave before tutorial finished

[@SewHayleyJane]

My apologies, thank you for your comment