How to Choose the Right Fabric for your Sewing Project

[@carolkelleher269]

Brilliant video Lucy. I'm still at my learning curve; scared to even take scissors to fabric. Thank you, I'll be watching again and again. You've helped more than I can say; more than you know, Thanks.

[@KP-ks5ry]

Love this video and tips. Have examples helped me immensely. Thank you love your videos!

[@ritabishop4699]

Hi. Loved this overview of different fabrics, really helpful. Thank you. I was hoping to learn about the various types of knit and stretch fabrics for sweaters, sweatshirts, tunics and jumpers for the colder UK weather. Thanks 😊

[@jimhooper4252]

Brilliant sensible and clear ….thanks so much …

[@marilynhardman5239]

Excellent information, thank you so much. I’m just starting clothes sewing again after 30 years and need all the help I can get! I’ve just bought an Overlocker for the first time too. 💐💐💐💐

[@brendaweaver251]

Very informative.Thank you for sharing.

[@vanessaknight7129]

Thank you for taking time to explain and show different garments, this help me with a better understanding of fabrics.

[@janmiller1850]

What a wonderful and comprehensive video. I have a feeling this one will be popular going forward, as you address classic fabrics but from a contemporary point of view. I also appreciated your honest but encouraging advice regarding fabrics that require a little more consideration before during and after sewing. TFS

[@SewEssential]

Really pleased you enjoyed it Jan, thank you so much for taking the time to give me feedback.

[@lylianjettar3637]

Thank you for this video. Very useful information. You have a lovely voice and a good personality to be on camera

[@SewEssential]

That is so kind of you to say Lylian, thank you so much for such lovely feedback.

[@janeodonovan9997]

I've ordered from your company before but have just come across your videos. Thank you so much, they are so helpful. 🤗

[@margyb7469]

Thank you. Fabrics were confusing. This video has help so much.

[@SewEssential]

It's a pleasure, I'm so glad it has helped.

[@elizabethmerrick3469]

Hi. Just found this video. It's very informative about the fabrics. I think I'm a better sewer than I actually am. But your tutorial is really good. I've saved the video. Thank you.

[@vickinewman8924]

Thank you Lucy, great information this will help me so much, because I have so much trouble getting the fabric right. Thank you.

[@helennessfield5606]

so,so helpful particularly as a beginner. I loveall your makes and videos. thankyou

[@SewEssential]

So pleased to hear it was helpful to you Helen, thank you for letting me know.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Lucy, I really really enjoyed watching this. It’s really interesting and helpful and useful too. And I’m a seasoned sewer and I’ve learnt something from the content of this video. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@wendyb7993]

I love viscose too so easy to work with and gives fab results 😍

[@heathercosh5582]

Thanks very much for an excellent video with so much valuable information! Keep up the good work on your channel!

[@solarwinds-]

If you're a linen fan but hate the wrinkles, try a linen blend. I'm wearing my new linen rayon blouse I just made and it is so comfortable, moisture wicking, light and airy, yet does not look rumpled at all. The rayon does not have that polyester feel either. I've had it on all day and it's now sundown. Hurrah for Linen.

[@julestreetwise]

Absolutely brilliant!🎉

[@karenshaw-jones1110]

What a brilliant informative video

[@SewEssential]

Thank you Karen I really appreciate your point of view, TFS

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Anyone just thumbs up before viewing cos we like Lucy ♥️ I’m really struggling to find 4 way stretch quality Ponte , do you store any ?

[@SewEssential]

Ah that's so kind of you, thank you so much. You could try our Roanne fabric by John Kaldor, which has stretch in both directions. It is described as a ponte, although it isn't as stable and weighty as some pontes. If you would like a sample you can email us at [e-mail] here is a link to the product www.sewessential.co.uk/fabrics/dressmaking-fabrics/plain-stretch-jersey-fabrics/plain-medium-weight-viscose-nylon-jersey

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Sew Essential hi Lucy I clicked the link thanks and it’s only 2 way stretch unfortunately, it for a new Vogue pants pattern that needs 4 way stretch.

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Marcy tilton V9284 I’ve looked everywhere for fabric .

[@martinlund7790]

Fabric only stretch’s 2 ways. 4 way is counted up and down as 1 and 2 and across as 3 and 4. Fabric tagged 4 way will have equal amount of stretch both ways and 2 way has more stretch in one direction than the other. I leave out bias as even woven stretches when bias cut..

[@reneegray7643]

Thank you so much Lucy this was very enlightening and it will help me immensely in my future sewing projects you are brilliant

[@pwallington596]

Thank you very much really helpful from a confident but incompetent beginner.

[@karenhodgson7880]

Sew very helpful, thank you Lucy

[@aminahawa7237]

Hi Lucy I have just stumbled upon your videos and just want to let you know that you are AMAZING.You explain in simple English. I have mostly listened to the American videos and it's just lovely to listen to someone normal from UK. I am so hooked to your videos now and busy going through all your videos. I'm hoping to buy an upgrade on my sewing machine and looking at a Jenome Atelier 7 and hoping to invest in a good overlocker. Just waiting for lockdown to be lifted. I'm currently confused between a Janone and a Juki of the same model type and really struggling to make up my mind and as well as with an overlocker. I want a good overlocker. Not a lower end but also not a difficult one as I too am struggling with the threading of overlockers. I hope that you can help

[@MsFigment1]

Really helpful. I'm still quite new to sewing, and this was a very useful summary. Couldn't agree more with your suggestions to just give it a go - and to use a walking foot on temperamental fabrics - just tried mine out on fleece and it was amazing!

[@SewEssential]

So glad it was useful to you and you've tried the walking foot - such a fantastic tool to have in your sewing kit and I'm glad it worked so well for you.

[@SashasRevenge]

Great video with great information, thank you very much!

[@sonyasew2]

I'm going to be sewing with different sweater material and sweater material like what you are wearing. Its my first time. Do I use a zig zag stitch? And what needle? Thank you for this video.

[@houseinnorthcarolina9439]

Lucy, thank you for the video. It was very helpful.

[@SewEssential]

Thank you Suzanne, it makes my day to know I have helped people.

[@elsafischer3247]

Thank you I look forward for your advice and hints from Switzerland

[@SewEssential]

Thank you so much for your kind words and hello in Switzerland!

[@Kate-ts3xs]

This was super helpful! Thank you!

[@bbnicks8317]

Fantastic video

[@cherylgrider759]

What did you use to hold the threads on the pegboard? 😃 😃 😃 Are they on a thread rack or hung up separately, I can't really tell on my phone. 😃 😃 😃 THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP! 😃 😃 😃

[@darknessfierce4209]

You can buy pegboard hooks in different lengths, beware pegboard hooks can have a rounded end or a straight end It matters because it’s harder to get the thread on and off sometimes a fit has a rounded bulb on the end

[@MLanding]

I have been searching for a pattern just like the turquoise with pink flower viscose one you made. Can you please share the pattern? I just love it. Thank you!!!!!

[@carolmichell4860]

Interesting. That’s a good selection and advice, especially the advice about the ponte & scuba. I’m getting twitchy about making a lightweight suedette into a Mimi G biker style jacket. Even with interlining, I don’t feel it’s going to be a good make. One to stick back in the stash imo.

[@SewEssential]

Sometimes we have to mull these things over for a while...

[@barbaramobley8845]

Lucy thx so much for this informative vid. So helpful. I a was gifted some fabric from a very wonderful lady recently. Due to eye prblms mostly she is just not able to sew anymore. These fabrics are high quality. There is a velvet included. It's is a burnt rust color and I just love it. My problem is that I don't know what it's made of and, of course, I have no care instructions. Is there a method of figuring out the content? Usually if I have a piece of fabric I'm unsure of I just throw it in the washer and dryer to see what happens. But there is no way I want to take a risk with this fabric. What can I do?

[@SewEssential]

Hi Barbara, wow these fabrics sound amazing! With regards to the velvet I would suggest either cutting a small square piece and washing it to see what results you get, measuring it beforehand. If you aren't happy with the results or don't want to try this I would have it dry cleaned. I hope you manage to get started on these treasures!

[@barbaramobley8845]

@@SewEssential thx so much! Why didn't I think of that! I've already made a pencil skirt from a piece of suiting that wasn't large enough for a blazer. Then I used the pale blue crepe de chine for a pussy bow blouse. So pretty. The suiting is charcoal with just the smallest line if blue and they look amazing together. Can't wait to show Rachel how I've used these pieces!

[@sonalpatel6119]

🤗 Lots Lots of knowledge ,Thanku

[@sonyasew2]

Do u have a video on sweater knit? I just brought a lot of sweater knit fabric. I want to make my own sweaters for fall. This will be my first time sewing with it.🧵🧚🏿‍♀️

[@jimsmith3535]

Great info!!

[@SewEssential]

Thank you Jill, much appreciated

[@jimsmith3535]

@@SewEssential You're welcome!

[@Sally-ih6ls]

Does Cotton lawn has to be lined , as in see through?

[@KathleenHedlund]

At 24:18 you show a white t-shirt. Would you share the pattern used? Thank you.

[@SewEssential]

Yes of course you can find it here www.sewessential.co.uk/lark-tee-grainline-studio-pattern-1006 and the jersey here www.sewessential.co.uk/fabrics/dressmaking-fabrics/plain-stretch-jersey-fabrics/plain-lightweight-cotton-jersey

[@wendykoller2655]

At 27:35 you show a black and blue check skirt. Do you know what pattern you used? I’ve been looking for a skirt pattern like that and I can’t find one.

[@SewEssential]

Yes of course it is this one www.sewessential.co.uk/lisette-pull-on-pencil-skirt-jalie-pattern-3883

[@bbnicks8317]

Can you tell me about Challis?

[@marievenezia4929]

Do you ship to the US?

[@kassieyettiacole9208]

Are those fabrics available in your store

[@jennyseager2486]

A