Some thoughts and reflections from sewing.
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Sewing Knit Fabric: Basics and Best Practices
Part of my preparation for sewing my first knit pattern was a bunch of research to help me understand the types of knit fabric available as well as some best practices for working with stretchy fabric. This post includes background information on knit fabrics, including: how fibres (fibers) are constructed into fabric, the types of knit fabric, how to identify the selvedge edge, warp threads, and weft threads, as well as the basic tools and techniques you’ll need to start.
Sewing 101: A Frugal Start with Knits
When I decided to venture into wearable clothes making, I was hesitant to purchase fabric I hadn’t yet worked with. Before I made a significant investment, I found some inexpensive ways to get started and build my confidence. This is a post with some suggestions for getting started, including some of my favourite free resources.
An Introduction to Fabric in 3 Infographics
I figured that the best way to make progress towards my long-term goal of garment making is to understand the most basic fundamentals, including fibre (or fiber) type, construction or assembly of these fibres, and the characteristics determined by composition and construction. The information in these photos and photo captions is sourced from Episode 27: Fabric 101 of the Love to Sew Podcast.
