Types of Leggings Fabric - Fabric for Leggings

[@sagepreaumx9903]

I find information about different fabric types REALLY helpful. Buying fabric online becomes a bit more possible.

[@Mellysews]

Glad to help!

[@cherriesnhoney]

thx for this info!!! i just started in athletic wear and so overwhelmed with fabric research...very helpful:)

[@Mellysews]

Glad to help!

[@CrearyCoser]

Thank you so much for the fabric recommendations! I'm learning a lot from you.

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@kristiejennings9065]

Lovely fabric choices. I love your dress fabric and pattern.

[@Mellysews]

Thanks! The dress is modified from this pattern: blankslatepatterns.com/collections/women/products/abrazo-tee I just cut off at the waist and added a skirt.

[@thaniavalencia9981]

Oh my goodness, what a great video!! I learned so much in just those few minutes :) subscribed!

[@Mellysews]

Thanks!

[@zaneledaily]

This video is clear it is as though I am there and I can feel the fabric cos you explain it so well

[@Mellysews]

Glad it's helpful!

[@louiezmum]

Many thanks Melly. I follow your info a lot.

[@Mellysews]

Glad it’s helpful.

[@abbysadventures274]

I’m learning a lot more about this now thanks 😊

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@makeitjoyful]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@momgrandma5496]

Very helpful, your dress fabric is lovely, you look stunning.

[@Mellysews]

Thanks!

[@bettyhung6352]

It is a super helpful video to learn about the different kind of fabrics. I like it very much ! Thank you for sharing !

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@krish4862]

Could you kindly tell me what kind of GSM value should I have if I choose composition of 82% polyester and 18% spandex fabric for a legging? Thanks!

[@Mellysews]

Nope, I rarely look at GSM when I’m picking fabrics for myself so I have no ide.

[@mihaidaescu129]

@Melly Sews Can sport leggings made from polyester to be swim leggings ???

[@Mellysews]

I guess? I have never worn swim leggings, so I'm not sure what specific fabric blends might be used for them.

[@sherrystrack1130]

I'm new to sewing and wish I'd found you before now! Your video is so helpful as I don't know much about fabric. I will pretty much have to order online, unless I get it from Walmart. Do you have any suggestions for children's pajama fabric? I will be checking out your other videos.

[@Mellysews]

You'd probably find this video and post helpful mellysews.com/fabric-types-to-sew/ As well as this one mellysews.com/understanding-knit-fabrics-fabric-types/

[@leslieinadress]

Thank you so much! What is the fabric called that you would use to line a leotard or athletic shorts?

[@Mellysews]

It's usually marketed as swimsuit lining.

[@melissadavis5954]

If you don't mind, what GSM of cotton spandex do you recommend for T-shirts?

[@Mellysews]

I like the cotton spandex made by Riley Blake Designs and it's 205 GSM

[@melissadavis5954]

@@Mellysews Thank you :)

[@zalavadiya]

I am looking for lycra fabric containing 20% spandex any source ?

[@Mellysews]

I listed some places I shop in the post linked in the video description.

[@zalavadiya]

@@Mellysews Thank you for reply, Do you know any suppliers from China or India ?

[@licnagospodicna]

Melly thank you for an amazing video. So much info in one place, I loved it! Can you recommend any type of nylon blend that you like for leggings? I found all polyester-based fabrics to be too plasticky for my taste. :) thanks!

[@Mellysews]

I don't have any specific nylon blends I can recommend off the top of my head because they can change, so I'd recommend going to the blog post linked in the video description with shop sources and seeing if you can get sample cuts from shops/fabrics that interest you.

[@anshikathakur4683]

I need black leggings for daily wear ..can you please tell me which one I should go for polyester or nylon?

[@Mellysews]

I can't - it depends on the weight of the fabric you're using and your preferences. I'd suggest getting swatches to make the choice for yourself.

[@anshikathakur4683]

@@Mellysews okay thank you

[@elizlee8120]

I love your dress! Did you get the fabric from raspberrycreekfabrics? If so, do you know the name of the fabric?

[@Mellysews]

Thanks! Maybe? I don't remember.

[@whi2gan]

Soooo helpful🙏

[@Mellysews]

Glad to help!

[@VARocketry]

Do you say anywhere how many yards are typically needed for a pair of leggings?

[@Mellysews]

It depends on your measurements. More here mellysews.com/how-much-fabric-to-buy/

[@MelissaRiccardi]

thank you for this !

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@enginilecin]

Great video!

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@Music-yx1wn]

how much t-shirt sew per kilogram 's plz reply

[@Mellysews]

I have no idea. I don't weigh my t-shirts.

[@justStardust940]

is it true that almost all children's leggings on the market are cotton/spandex blends. why is that? i mean children engage in sports and could use the moisture-wicking of other fabrics like adults do?

[@Mellysews]

I have no idea, I'm not a clothing manufacturer.

[@EnwehTochukwuMatthew]

❤

[@Mellysews]

👍🏼

[@BDDarpan]

Lovely fabric choices. I love your dress fabric and pattern.

[@Mellysews]

Thank you! 😊