How to Choose the Right Fabric for your Sewing Project

One of the most common sewing questions we are asked is 'how do I choose the right fabric for my dressmaking or sewing project?' This isn't only limited to beginners learning to sew either. Often we hear that people who have been sewing for years are sticking to the same types of fabric because they're scared to try something new. In this video we'll run through some general pointers and things to think about when choosing a dressmaking fabric, what information the pattern packet gives you, information on stretch fabrics such as jersey or knits, common types of dressmaking fabrics: their potential uses, qualities and how easy they are to sew then we'll round up with some final words of wisdom. As part of this we'll show you some of the garments we've sewn in the various different fabrics and you can find all of these on our blog, we've included the links below. We've also included a link to the blog article, which summarises all of this information in written format.

► Sew Essential website: sewessential.co.uk/

► To view all of the handmade garments on our blog sewessential.co.uk/blog/makes/

► How to choose the right fabric for my sewing project blog post including summary table: sewessential.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-the-right…

► Top tips for sewing with slippery fabrics: sewessential.co.uk/blog/sew-slippery-fabrics/

► Top tips for sewing with velvet: sewessential.co.uk/blog/sewing-with-velvet-this…

► Sewing with knit and jersey fabrics: sewessential.co.uk/blog/sewing-knit-jersey-fabr…

► Top tips for sewing with sequins: sewessential.co.uk/blog/top-tips-for-sewing-wit…

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