12/02/2020
Different Types of Fabric
In this week’s post, we’re covering different types of fabric used for garment and craft sewing. Nothing is going to get sewn without any fabric! And with such a huge variety out there, it’s rather confusing to know which to use and when.
Cotton Voile
Cotton voile is a lovely light fabric. It is a little bit sheer and hangs beautifully.
Rayon
Also classified as a lightweight fabric, but slightly heavier. It also drapes well.
Linen
This is a medium-weight fabric. It wrinkles quite a bit but conducts heat quite well. Which is why it is commonly used for summer clothing.
Denim
Quite obviously, denim is a heavy-weight fabric that doesn’t have any drape or stretch. It is quite challenging to work with but not impossible.
Satin
Gorgeous, shimmery and shiny fabric. It ranges from light- to heavyweight and drapes well.