HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FABRIC FOR THE RIGHT SEWING PATTERN! ✂Know what you're ACTUALLY looking for!

Рет қаралды 95,433

Күн бұрын

It seems like one of the hardest things to learn in sewing? I talk about what you REALLY need to look for when choosing the right fabric for the right sewing pattern design so you can stop making bad fabric choices!
✂
To learn even more about fabric and fibre and how to choose the right ones for your projects, join me at Vintage Sewing School.
www.vintagesewingschool.com
✂
*My favourite SEWING SUPPLIES : www.amazon.com/shop/evelynwoodtv
*Sign up for my newsletter and get free access to my crash course to learn to sew! www.evelynwood.com.au/signup
// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT:
How to DESIGN AND PLAN YOUR BEST SEWING SPACE, using the space you have!-Get 'Sew Organized' Phase 1
• How to DESIGN AND PLAN...
The best way to SORT AND ORGANIZE YOUR SEWING supplies! Get Sew Organized Phase 2!
• The best way to SORT A...
How to STORE AND DECORATE YOUR SEWING supplies for your ultimate sewing space! Sew Organized Phase 3
• How to STORE AND DECOR...
NO BURN!... How to Tell if a Fabric is Natural or Synthetic fibre? Learn the skill of identifying fabrics and fibres!
• NO BURN! How to Tell i...
TO PRE-WASH OR NOT TO PRE-WASH YOUR FABRIC BEFORE SEWING??? Why do I have to pre-wash fabric anyway?
• TO PRE-WASH OR NOT TO ...
What needle size for what fabric?
• What size sewing machi...
HOW TO FIND THE GRAINLINE WITH NO SELVAGE? 3 tips to find the grainline on any fabric, even scraps!
• HOW TO FIND THE GRAINL...
CUTTING ANXIETY? ✂ Try these 3 practical ways to get over your fear of 'wasting fabric'
• CUTTING ANXIETY? ✂ Try...
4 RANDOM THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT SEWING! ✂ Did you know...
• 4 RANDOM THINGS YOU MI...
5 THINGS EXPERIENCED SEWISTS DO THAT BEGINNERS DON'T!
• 5 THINGS EXPERIENCED S...
// FOLLOW me on my other social media channels:
INSTAGRAM : / evelyn__wood
WEBSITE : www.evelynwood.com.au
FACEBOOK : / evelynwoodvintage
And don’t forget to subscribe!
Until next time
Evelyn
…
#sewing #learntosew #fabric #evelynwood

Пікірлер: 277

@Evelyn__Wood 3 жыл бұрын

If you like this content and are ready to take your sewing further, I invite you to join me at Vintage Sewing School www.vintagesewingschool.com/

@brenholmes4894 2 жыл бұрын

Useful video, thank you. I would love to join your sewing school, but I am in the UK and my bank charges me a fee for foreign currency exchange payments, whereas Paypal does not, but Paypal doesn't appear to be a payment option. On a monthly basis, my bank would charge me too much to make it feasible.

@Marina-ct6tv 2 жыл бұрын

My trick for understanding drape is to cut a 10cm fabric square and place it on a Pritt glue stick. Drapy fabric (like silk) will fall on the four corners, semi-stiff will fall on two corners (like light cotton cretonne), stiff fabrics will stay flat, with the 4 courners up

@TheRossspija 3 жыл бұрын

I have realized that I never thumb up videos that I like. I don't know why. Honestly, that's terrible. I have to remind myself to PRESS THE LIKE BUTTON. That way we support the creators whose content we enjoy.

@TheRossspija 3 жыл бұрын

I love that 70s jumpsuit pattern!!

@Evelyn__Wood 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate that, and yes it does make a difference! It's nice to know you enjoy the videos ❤

@diannasmith5297 3 жыл бұрын

If schools still offered sewing classes and learning about garments more would understand what you teach. You remind me of my sewing teachers. Thank you

@davederrick9431 3 жыл бұрын

At the school which my grandchildren go to, all students must do a sewing term regardless of gender. Students can choose textiles as an elective subject. Until COVID, the students made the costumes for their yearly stage production.

@Evelyn__Wood 3 жыл бұрын

Awww they is sweet! And I agree, I would like this to become more common knowledge again !

@mikomikokomi 3 жыл бұрын

At most schools these courses are actually provided, they’re just electives (students decide if they want to take the class), at my school it was called fashion design. Once you were finished with the beginner course you could take more advanced one where students would make their own fashion line and show it at a fashion show. It was pretty cool, I would’ve taken it but I already had a full load unfortunately

@nataliemayo5410 Жыл бұрын

My class was the last to take sewing at my school before they discontinued the program about 10 years ago, but at the time I thought sewing was dumb and didn’t understand why it was a class, so I didn’t continue with it after the class ended. But recently I’ve gotten into the habit of mending my clothes by hand, and I’m going to borrow a family friend’s machine to try to learn before I get my own

@alexandrakrausch7158 3 жыл бұрын

The advice you gave with the stiffer fabric for tighter clothing is such an eye opener for me. Thank you so much. It helps me a lot 💖

@Evelyn__Wood 3 жыл бұрын

😀 Wonderful! Is simple things that make your fabric choosing so much easier!

@marionlacey1074 3 жыл бұрын

@@Evelyn__Wood I found the stretch fabric information very helpful also. Makes me understand why the stretch jumper I recently made doesn't have quite enough stretch! 🐾

@nanushinthetube7065 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I learned the hard way.

@jeanwestackroyd2966 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for all that good information Evelyn. There has been a huge decline in the availability of fabric stores over the years. Fabric used to be plentiful and cheap. Not so now, it pays to be sure what you want these days.

@jlewis300 3 жыл бұрын

SO TRUE, and what stores remain are either terrible (I'm looking at you JoAnnes), or quilting focused. Nod to all my sister quilters, but I am not in to it. Man, I miss the days of funky fabric stores, dark and musty with treasures lurking in every mildly chaotic aisle. I like thrifting, but I'm a big kid and need more yardage =P

@5DNRG 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe with the low fabric inventory, it's a good idea to repurpose fabric from discards or donated clothes? Clever searching reveals treasures....

@deenafreed9665 Жыл бұрын

@@jlewis300 .

@janetroberts2262 Жыл бұрын

Decent fabric/haberdashery shops are nearly non existent in uk. Even our charity shops are small and therefore don’t stock the sort of things that you see in US & French charity/second hand/thrift stores.

@jpclam3358 3 жыл бұрын

I have a vintage (2nd. hand) Fabric Dictionary. It lists every fabric under the sun, along with hand, sewing information, care and use etc. Some patterns will have a ruler on the side so that you can test the recovery of knits.

@bethrivera867 3 жыл бұрын

What is it called? Sounds super helpful

@jpclam3358 3 жыл бұрын

@@bethrivera867 Fabric

@incanada83 3 жыл бұрын

@@jpclam3358 O.K. But this Fabric Dictionary book is written by whom please? I would appreciate the title and the author(s). Thank you :-)

@jpclam3358 3 жыл бұрын

@@incanada83 Ann Ladbury Fabrics

@angiedevoreCAT Жыл бұрын

wow!, have you seen it anywhere else? I would love to have a book like that that would be super helpful!

@robintheparttimesewer6798 3 жыл бұрын

I once told my kids they could design their Halloween costume and pick their own fabric out of the stash. Learnt a hard lesson. Daughter decided she wanted a two colour shirt with box pleats. She picked two similar fabrics but it was 1970’s polyester so I had to stitch in the fold lines for every pleat!! I was much more careful with my instructions and had a spelled out veto if their fabric would not do what they wanted after that!!! It worked in the end but it involved a lot of late night sewing and cursing!!!

@Evelyn__Wood 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@bridgetkuhns7338 3 жыл бұрын

How much wool content does a fabric need to make it felt?

@tinamcnalley2575 3 жыл бұрын

@@bridgetkuhns7338 The felting of wool has nothing to do with the percentage of wool. 100% wool usually naturally felts as it is water laundered. This is why it is best to dry clean most wool garments, as the felting process is actually a type of damage - shortening the life of the garment. Plus many wool garments are built with structuring that isn't meant to be water laundered. Even dry cleaning takes its toll. I only water launder wools that are used for other purposes. Lining an ironing table or if I wanted a very casual wool jacket - and I would most likely dry clean it afterwards as I probably would not want to continue the felting process. Lots of fibers can be felted with mechanical processes - including wool. Wool will usually hold up longer than man made acrylics, polyesters and such.

@bridgetkuhns7338 3 жыл бұрын

@@tinamcnalley2575

@bridgetkuhns7338 3 жыл бұрын

Tina thank you for your advice. I am making a felted jacket and I am trying to add a color the fabric made not entirely of wool. I do not have a dryer, but I did put the fabric in boiling water. The fabric was 80% wool. It did not felt.

@ninad205 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I never thought to look at the pattern picture to help decide fabric weight. I always defaulted to stiffer fabric for more structured clothes. Its great to know the "why" behind the decisions. it was mostly intuitive

@Evelyn__Wood 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! And it will really show you the drape and fall required for the fabric to get the same look as well. I can't wait for you to look at your next pattern and use your fabric now!

@ReallyJillRogoff 3 жыл бұрын

@@Evelyn__Wood This was particularly helpful. It never occurred to me to look at the illustrations from this perspective.

@rojeesahu7922 3 жыл бұрын

I would use quilting printed cotton fabric for EVERYTHING if i could😍

@monaanz6754 3 жыл бұрын

Rojee sahu, I DO use quilter's cotton for MOST of my sewing! I prefer it and have inherited much of it! I find the "bagginess" comfortable and modest. Elastic can be used to aid in fitting, where needed.

@Evelyn__Wood 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Your not the only one! It is like the even middle ground and everything else stems of in difficulty from there!

@nancypollard4531 3 жыл бұрын

I would only use quilters cotton if I could cut it on the bias so that it would have some drape. I find quilting cotton just doesn't have enough drape unless you do that.

@aliceannjo 3 жыл бұрын

@@nancypollard4531 What is the difference in Quilters cotton and quilting cotton?

@solarwinds- 10 ай бұрын

Me too. Quilting cotton is great fabric.

@dale3404 3 жыл бұрын

When I follow the recommended fabrics listed on the pattern, not a problem. When I shop my fabric stash, now that’s another thing altogether. Maybe you could do a video on how to determine what we have in storage? Or have you done one? Love your channel.

@Evelyn__Wood 3 жыл бұрын

Dale I have linked a video about determining synthetic fabrics from natural fabrics in the description box already that might help you out 🙂

@dale3404 3 жыл бұрын

@@Evelyn__Wood Thanks. I’ll check it out.

@ReallyJillRogoff 3 жыл бұрын

@@Camille-dq8qg That's such a good idea!

@somebodyelse138 3 жыл бұрын

@@Camille-dq8qg There's also an app available called 'Sew Together' which I'm currently using to keep track of not only my fabric stash, but my patterns and haberdashery. I find it very helpful as I can take it with me when I go fabric/haby shopping so I don't end up repeating purchases. Its a monthly subscription job, but it's not that expensive - roughly the cost of a 14" zip a month and I've decided the paid version is worth the extra money for all the other things it enables me to keep track of and the fact that there are no limits to the number of items I can add to my various stashes.

@luyun352 2 жыл бұрын

@@somebodyelse138 Hello, where can I find this app. A quick scroll on google play doesn't come up when typed in the search box. Is it on ios?

@ym_yongmai 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I need!! I made poor fabric choices sometimes (even though I follow the recommended fabric from the pattern envelope), and kinda feel like if it's in a different fabric it'd look better, but didn't really notice or know how to improve. Thank you for this Evelyn! 🥰

@louiseadams1403 3 жыл бұрын

We all need these skills, so we will be able to make our clothing ,when the shi+ hits the fan, and we all have to go underground! Thank you so much!

@karensykas3809 3 жыл бұрын

25 years ago I could go into my local Joann fabrics and pick fabrics for apparel. I loved touching all the fabric! I spent most of my time walking around touching the fabrics. Now I can’t do that anymore. JoAnns fabrics is all quilters and cosplay and I miss that so much. The way a fabric feels is called the hand of the fabric and I really get that. I don’t like ordering fabric online because I can’t touch it, but mostly I don’t have a choice as there are no apparel fabric stores near me. Just an observation, is anybody else find this to be true?

@messie.jessie.guenther 3 жыл бұрын

I've actually purchased samples from online stores before. Makes the whole process take longer but saves me money in the long run.

@gill8779 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, I mostly sew linen or silk but wanted a linen/silk mix for a kaftan I had see modelled that was in this fabric. It looked quite flowing & with the belt looked lovely. I managed to find some linen/silk online & ordered it. When it arrived I thought it looked a bit stiff but made it anyway. It was a disaster as I am slim & it was too structured even with the belt. An expensive mistake, If I had been able just to go & buy in a shop I would not have bought it. I am in the UK & there are hardly any fabric shops now & the ones that are still open have only a limited stock.

@denisedorsey2889 3 жыл бұрын

Karen, I completely agree with you about Joann. Not only are their apparel fabrics few and far between, they are organized by “collection”. So Silky prints include polyester, rayon and cotton. I’m forever undoing the end of the bolt to read the fabric content. I also cannot order online because I’m still a touchy-feely kind of shopper. I have been fortunate enough to find some linen rayon blends at my local Joann. But yeah, nothing like what it once was.

@taniaelliott4078 3 жыл бұрын

I think the real dearth of apparel fabrics is one of the biggest problems I contend with in sewing my own clothes tbh. I have a couple of favourite fabric stores (apparel only) which I love, but there comes a point where you've exhausted the stuff you love from them and are really searching for what you need next. I find I'm always having to settle for what I can get. This is the case even when I look online for international stores too. I often look back and wish I had bought whole rolls of fabric I really loved, even though that would mean having 2 or 3 garments in one fabric.

@catladylion5186 3 жыл бұрын

I’m exactly the same !! I love to feel the fabric so that I know how drapey it is. Hence why I’m always hesitant when it comes to buying fabric online because I don’t know how it feels. Just because it s labeled “cotton” , it doesn’t mean it’s the texture , softness what I after

@nyxskids 2 жыл бұрын

I used to make scrubs for my mom using cotton quilting fabric. They need to be cheap and practical more than look good. However, if you beat it up real good first. That stiffness sometimes goes away and it'll drape very nicely indeed

@sarahjowright1730 3 жыл бұрын

My best advice is to READ LABELS! If you’re new to sewing, read the labels on the end of the bolts and really test the fabric with your fingers to get the feel. You’ll also see how badly or not so badly it will wrinkle. Definitely read labels!

@solarwinds- 10 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY, read those labels. I almost bought some denim that required you to line dry, as in do not dry in the dryer. I read the label, and dodged a bullet on that one. I don't want to have to line dry my jeans.

@aristaniforth4267 3 жыл бұрын

This could not have come at a better time. Just put the waistband on a skirt and realized it looks ridiculous because the fabric is all wrong!! So frustrating. Here to learn 🤓

@Evelyn__Wood 3 жыл бұрын

Well at least you've learnt what not to do next time right, and that's how we learn! 🙂

@dmbalsam 3 жыл бұрын

Two weights I have used a lot, may not be used in Australia, bottom weight (garments on the bottom of your body like for pants or skirts that are generally heavier) and top weight (light to medium weights that are used for tops). An aside I have taken fiber, silk, wool, cotton and spun it into yarn. Then I have knitted it into a garment. I have also tried my hand at weaving.

@aliceannjo 3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA the "bottom" and "top" weight makes sense to me now. I never knew what was meant by it. I just thought it was the material being top as in better and the bottom being flawed in the process. Now I know. Thanks

@solarwinds- 10 ай бұрын

Yeah but sometimes those claiming to be bottom weight, especially if it's white, don't want to use that. Everyone will see all that God gave you.

@oldschoolwoolandweavingcen4060 2 жыл бұрын

I am a weaver and hand spinner. My focus on creating my own wardrobe has always been based on what the Georgians ( US 1700s ) did. I am also very focused on using the fibers from the period as well as the looms and spinning wheels from the actual period - not modern tools. I also raise sheep and have a friend who raises flax. Cotton I purchase for weaving purposes as I live in the N.East of Us and it doesn't grow here. There are weave structures that produce Calimancos, Dimity, Diaper, Twill, Satin, Harateen, Tweed, Linen and a host of cloth we no longer know the names of. The drapey fabrics you have covered here are not something I am terribly familiar with and I'm just starting to venture into that world only because I am reconstructing thrift haul finds and often they are such as you mentioned. Thank you for the excellent info!

@solarwinds- 10 ай бұрын

WOW! Fascinating! That's so interesting oldschoolwoolandweavingcen4060. Good for you!

@Anett39 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like we should keep in mind that shopping for fabric is like buying the garment we want to make. Dont think about the fabric as something separate- it will become the garment so it is more like clothes shopping.

@TheKnallkorper 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s pretty much how I do it! I wanted a soft jersey knit dress so I go to the knit section and find then the fiber I want. Same with other types

@The_Dirt_Patch 3 жыл бұрын

Holy cow, you should start a sewing school! Oh, wait... But seriously, I'm not even halfway through and have to say how great this video is already. You had me at "Fibre and fabric are not the same thing". Although I already know much of what you teach by now, you give me the tools to streamline my instructions for less experienced sewist friends. I know more about fabric and fibers than is needed in the home-sewist world simply because my old job required it, so I often hear myself offering more info than necessary. Thank you, Evelyn - if I am not nodding my head in agreeance, I am learning something new. You are a truly gifted teacher!

@The_Dirt_Patch 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!!!! This is a MUST-SEE for any sewist, any level!

@angelkeith4767 2 жыл бұрын

The best advice I ever got was from tortoise and the hare…slow and steady wins the race.

@Evelyn__Wood 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! I also love that the speed dial on some machine is a tortoise and a hare!

@cherylp.3347 3 жыл бұрын

I was mainly a quilter for the last few decades but came back to garment sewing in the last year. I’ve had to learn about the different fabrics as I never used the knits before. ( got my first serger) . I wanted to sew some ponte pants for winter here. I ordered a double brushed ponte online. I got it but it’s so surprisingly heavy! I think I’d be exhausted by the end of the day just from the weight of it on my body. I forget what is in my stash and what it’s made of. So I’ve bought some card stock and will attach a square of my boughten material to it with info- fabric content, amount purchased, care instructions or even where purchased, item code ( in case I need more) , or garment made out of it and what were the results etc. and store in a binder. Then I can use as a reference for example- this is what a polyester chiffon feels like etc. Lofty ambitions, I just need to remember to do it. 😂

@deannastevens1217 3 жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL!! I didn't know some of this until I was well into 20 years of sewing.... The Commercial patterns do NOT help you. This an amazing series ooof episodes and classes. Thank You!

@jennienclyde1749 Жыл бұрын

Just have a few more days until I can sign up for vintage sewing school. My mom didn't sew and I quilt and have made sweatshirts and sweatpants for my kids when they were younger. Now I am retired, I want to sew for my new grandbaby and want to learn everything I can to make better choices and have them turn out like I invasion them to be due to skills not luck and a prayer.

@heikehoyer1284 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for that video, it was great! I now often chose woven linnen or cotton because it has more structure and looks nice on my body (I am 66 years). Many greetings.

@monaanz6754 3 жыл бұрын

Heike- I, too, am a senior citizen sewist and l like you prefer cotton. I like the structured look I like the way it feels and good quality yields a relatively easy care garment.

@susanlee2660 3 жыл бұрын

This has so much information, I'm going to have to watch it more than once.

@SoniaThatcher 8 күн бұрын

Thankyou, I have learnt something today listening to your video. I have ordered online many times only to find the fabric unsuitable, now I know a bit more to help me choose. With less and less shops we end up online so unable to feel the fabric beforehand.

@steph-cv7lj 3 жыл бұрын

just the video i needed! thank you as always ❤️

@Suzeequ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I have a hard time choosing the right fabric. I’ve been noticing how a lot of fabrics are marked as cotton but they are totally different from each other!

@TheCreativeCurator 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a great video for sewing beginners Evelyn! 😍 Lots of amazing advice!

@evelynferrer1322 3 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thank you so much 😊

@MissMagnoliaLove 3 жыл бұрын

I am so excited that you are explaining this, I was just wondering about this last night!

@agu4071 3 жыл бұрын

Wooooooow I had no idea Thank you so much! Best videos about sewing

@nj586 3 жыл бұрын

You're a sewing life-saver! Thank you so much

@celennaduet9501 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the much needed video!

@margiecook6379 3 жыл бұрын

As usual you did a wonderful job of teaching us something that others of us just take for granted that we know. Thank you for showing me that I need to teach this to my grands. I just haven't thought of this. Thanks again!

@Evelyn__Wood 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wonderful! I hope you do pass on this sort of knowledge because it will not only serve them in sewing but also in buying clothes!

@margiecook6379 3 жыл бұрын

@@Evelyn__Wood i did not even think about them buying clothes. you are so right . i am teaching them about good fabric. i am a firm believer in buying the best you can afford. iwas taught early that when you get cheap fabric , it does not last as long or look as good. my grandmama told me not to waist my time making something that will only disappoint. thank you for reminding some of us and educating some of us and helping all of us.

@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509 3 жыл бұрын

Another great tutorial for fabrics choices. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

@vivenna 2 жыл бұрын

This is such an important topic and your video is extremely informative! Thanks a lot for helping us all! :)

@TheBonzkc 3 жыл бұрын

I love this channel, I learn something new with every video I watch!

@elainelott9916 3 жыл бұрын

This was a wonderful video!!! I learned so much!! You are a great teacher!!!

@qormi1000 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Evelyn. Always great videos. xxx

@joyc6945 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you styled your hair! This video is a great reminder of the basics of draping and pattern. Thank you!

@sheilacroisier6446 3 жыл бұрын

You really explained this well! I miss being able to see and feel the fabrics in stores.

@larush3932 2 жыл бұрын

This was SO incredibly helpful, thank you so much!!!😊

@pamgains918 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you all the tips were very helpful. Especially looking at the Pattern envelope model.

@akbunny5221 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent again Evelyn, thank you.....!

@mandyjackman2917 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Evelyn 👏🏻 This is very helpful

@bunnybgood411 Жыл бұрын

I love that red, ivory and yellow dress in the background.

@esthermarcen7587 2 жыл бұрын

wow I learnt a lot with this video, thanks so much

@smileydieerste 3 жыл бұрын

Most helpful video on this toppic I have come across so far. Thank you!

@shmadsta 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so helpful. I think you are truly one of the best sewing channels on YT!

@shazm6357 3 жыл бұрын

Evelyn, thank you sincerely. Brilliant breakdown, easy to understand and extremely helpful.

@silviacrista9527 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Evelyn, thank you so much for this video! Incredibly useful. Appreciate it.

@calluna7065 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! You’re like a fairy godmother for sewing.🧵 🪡 ❤️

@cynthiamiller8477 Жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson on fabric.

@joanthomas7082 3 жыл бұрын

Evelyn, this is very helpful to me.

@cynthiamunro3637 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this information. You do it so I don't feel like nonce for not already knowing it anyway - and it's so important!

@deniseblanchard2156 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thanks!

@fionahunt8530 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have used instinct before for fabric choice but it's good to understand all these factors.

@nancymoore6771 Жыл бұрын

Love the way you teach us so many elements of fabric and sewing!,,

@pluviophile._.j 3 жыл бұрын

This information is so useful, thank you so much 😊

@Carmen-nq8ex 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic information, thank you. And by the way your outfit looks amazing!

@mariamartini9451 3 жыл бұрын

You are just amazing! Every time I have some doubts, i search here and I find answer!

@bunny-bunny-bunny 2 жыл бұрын

gosh this is so good, thanks very much

@janicemaceachern1004 3 жыл бұрын

Love the dress behind you! Your channel makes me feel happy.

@argheimrobb 3 жыл бұрын

This video is just PERFECT!!! I was progressing on my choice of fabrics but now, in 18mn...I know soooo much more! Merci !! 😊🙏

@bdoll1012 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I love rayon, not suitable for everything but my favorite, after your video today, maybe I can branch out a bit. thank you.

@meman6964 3 жыл бұрын

Rayon is cool for tropical climate. Often needs no ironing if caught warm from the dryer. Just hate poly-blends, too hot, pilling 😜

@karensykas3809 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! You are the best sewing teacher, you cover everything! Thank you so much for this very informative video

@hurst-cs2jh 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Karen, how are you doing?

@mzkappy Жыл бұрын

This is the most excellent and informative video I have seen! Thank you for the clarification between fiber and fabric! This is life-changing!

@willow4191 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have been so frustrated trying to learn fabric names. This really cleared things up and gives me a direction.

@hebepena3220 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the fantastic content. I recently got back into sewing and found your videos that I have been devouring. I just finished the 7-day trial and now I'm ready to join your monthly subscription to continue to learn. Thank you for all your informative videos.

@Anett39 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing video, thank you Evelyn! You are great teacher! I have made some really bad fabrice choices... and there is nothing more frustrating than making a garment that is pretty much perfect BUT you cant wear it because the fabric is not good... you cant fix it in any way... just have to start over with different fabric. I will always remember to choose drapier fabrics for oversized garments!

@joc5882 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice and well explained. Uncomplicated. 😇Thanks lots!

@vylia 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Evelyn! Thanks for clarifying so many points and make them understandable. I always follow the pattern fabric recommendations, and as I started to sew during the pandemic, it's the best option as I can't touch the fabric beforehand. However, now restrictions are ending, and I will buy it after touching it, and this video highlighted some relevant points I'll consider. Thanks! :)

@margarethegan8318 Жыл бұрын

I took sewing in 8th grade Home Ec class. I really wasn’t interested & was terrible at it. The teacher used me as an example of what not to do. When I got my first job I bought the first free arm sewing machine from Sears & taught myself to sew. I have made my own clothes and even quilts. I don’t like being told I can’t do something & will prove you wrong. Lol

@swarovski1960 Жыл бұрын

Great class. I’ve been sewing for years and I find your classes some of the best.

@deniserocco1481 3 жыл бұрын

This is sooo interesting. Thank you!

@MisSiszY 3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal and really informative as always! Im a nerd by nature so deep dive on various aspects. I went down a deep dive on vintage hand needles vs modern needles and was shocked by the difference (and excited to find affordable japanese needles - not tulip - that have the same smoothness as vintage needles). As well as machine needles and what it actually means 😂. I do adore a viscose/rayon. Always so soft

@carriethibodeau4011 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so helpful

@bridgetannboyte831 Жыл бұрын

Evelyn….. You are an inspiration to me and thousands of others I’m sure. I love your sincere enthusiasm that makes me want to watch your every videos. Please keep making these xx

@danielledillon2137 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was so helpful xx

@artisanatbeautyomasmae3146 3 жыл бұрын

Very exciting and interesting video my dear . We really need video like this about fabric and fiber . Thank you so much for sharing my friend 👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌

@fortysomethingbadgirls2173 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making that distinction! Patterns state fibers, not fabrics! Loved this episode! Thank you! I have a journal with scrap pieces labeling the fabric! Ooooo, on denim I did make a bustier with a jacket. The weight worked well with the strapless top....

@Evelyn__Wood 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Yes a tighter fit a bodice the more structured and heavyweight of a fabric will work 😀

@loidajimenez5844 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful!!!

@emmanuelndi2778 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! I really enjoyed this tutorial,wish you could just go on and on.lots of love

@mycats7321 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was incredibly helpful. I knew that some of the stretch fabrics only stretched certain ways, but I didn't know about the weight, stiffness, etc based on thread count and such. I wish it was easier to read labels on fabric in stores. I wonder if they have that info on them anywhere. I need reading glasses to see the labels. LOL.

@charleskellyhildenbrand7854 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I like learning about what I did not know I did not know, even though I have been sewing for a long time. Thank you and keep doing what you are doing. The more I learn the more I want to know! Take care and be well! Kelly

@solarwinds- 10 ай бұрын

YES, I learn so much from Evelyn!

@JoeGosling1964 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Evelyn! All I can say is I think you are amazing....obviously a professional expert but just so positive, joyous and inspirational. You have rekindled my love of sewing - thank you and may your needles always stay sharp :) x

@rhythmictiger 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I tried to whip up a skirt for Halloween with some novelty Halloween fabric and it turned out great but I ended up with a pencil skirt instead of a half circle skirt somehow bc of the fabric! Def going to pay more attention in the future! Haha

@cathj8568 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This was a university seminar!!!

@mjkuntz1959 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching the videos. Bob, you are missed but I'm glad you are still a part of the videos. Welcome, Mike!

@liza_lou 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!

@rutavitkauskaite7512 Жыл бұрын

Hello, what a nice outfit you have today. I am always impressed by your blouses, so elegant. I wish to learn how to sew it.

@trishgrant2715 3 жыл бұрын

This was great! Like most I’ve just gone by feel. One thing, for the last few years I’ve gone for things I don’t have to iron. But this has restricted so many beautiful fabrics. Since I’ve been “stashing”, I’ve been encouraged back to cottons and linens, and am leaning again towards rayon, which I’ve not used much. A whole new world and time to emerge from leggings and tunics!

@chantallajeunesse5873 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Btw: you are looking so beautiful and polished; I love those nails. 👏

@kimc91 2 жыл бұрын

Very very helpful video…. Thank you,

@josieTheDuck 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is very useful! Could you do more videos about fabrics? It's very difficult to navigate this subject for me, even as I am sewing for 3 years already

@hurst-cs2jh 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Kate, how are you doing?