Choosing the Right Sewing Fabric
Choosing the right sewing fabric can be, at times, a daunting task.
There are many different attributes that can help dictate what type, color, style and material make that will affect your choice.
The most important decision when choosing a cloth is to decide what the material will be used for.
Some fabrics are best for quilting and clothing while other fabrics may be used for decorative items.
When sewing a project for a wall hanging or other decorative item what the sewing fabric is made out of may be less important than what a project made for wearing or physical contact is made out of.
Some important factors that may determine which material is used for wall hangings are the weight of the cloth and certainly how well the colors and patterns of the fabric coordinate with other décor items.
Matching existing décor is also important when working on other decorative items but weight is not as much of a factor.
No matter which sewing fabric is used for decorative and wall hanging projects the main factor has to be how well it fits in the space it is made for.
It is a hard day when hours and hours have been spent working on a nice wall hanging only to find out that it just looks terrible where it is.
A great way to help insure this does not happen is to hold pieces of the proposed cloth in the area for which the item is intended or if you are buying material online to print out a picture of the sewing fabric and hold it in the item.
You do need to be careful doing this knowing that your printer may not print an accurate depiction of the true colors of the fabric.
Choosing quilting fabric for a quilt meant for use 100% cotton fabric is recommended because it is soft, washable, durable and easier to quilt with.
Cotton is also great for clothing of all types for the same reasons.
A good poly cotton blend can also be good sewing fabric for clothing, handbags, stuffed animals and a variety of other projects that are meant to be handled or touched.
It is truly amazing what a simple bolt of flat sewing fabric can be made into with a creative mind and willing hands.
No matter the project is it recommended that the fabric be gently washed and dried before you to either eliminate any possible shrinking or distortion that may affect the look of the final product or to remove any sizing or starchiness that can also affect the look of the final product as well as the sewing of it.
Whatever you project is following a few of these simple tips when choosing a sewing fabric can aid in your success.
There are many different attributes that can help dictate what type, color, style and material make that will affect your choice.
The most important decision when choosing a cloth is to decide what the material will be used for.
Some fabrics are best for quilting and clothing while other fabrics may be used for decorative items.
When sewing a project for a wall hanging or other decorative item what the sewing fabric is made out of may be less important than what a project made for wearing or physical contact is made out of.
Some important factors that may determine which material is used for wall hangings are the weight of the cloth and certainly how well the colors and patterns of the fabric coordinate with other décor items.
Matching existing décor is also important when working on other decorative items but weight is not as much of a factor.
No matter which sewing fabric is used for decorative and wall hanging projects the main factor has to be how well it fits in the space it is made for.
It is a hard day when hours and hours have been spent working on a nice wall hanging only to find out that it just looks terrible where it is.
A great way to help insure this does not happen is to hold pieces of the proposed cloth in the area for which the item is intended or if you are buying material online to print out a picture of the sewing fabric and hold it in the item.
You do need to be careful doing this knowing that your printer may not print an accurate depiction of the true colors of the fabric.
Choosing quilting fabric for a quilt meant for use 100% cotton fabric is recommended because it is soft, washable, durable and easier to quilt with.
Cotton is also great for clothing of all types for the same reasons.
A good poly cotton blend can also be good sewing fabric for clothing, handbags, stuffed animals and a variety of other projects that are meant to be handled or touched.
It is truly amazing what a simple bolt of flat sewing fabric can be made into with a creative mind and willing hands.
No matter the project is it recommended that the fabric be gently washed and dried before you to either eliminate any possible shrinking or distortion that may affect the look of the final product or to remove any sizing or starchiness that can also affect the look of the final product as well as the sewing of it.
Whatever you project is following a few of these simple tips when choosing a sewing fabric can aid in your success.
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