Choosing fabrics for dressmaking
The most common fiber preferred for garments is cotton because of its strength, neat appearance, durability, and easiness to work on. Cotton is also preferred because it comes in so many colors, weights, weaves, patterns, and wider price range. Different types of cotton fabrics that are available depending on your preference include lawn, gauze, duck, flannel, muslin, gingham, matelasse, organdy, moire, pique, pima, poplin, plisse, swiss, seersucker, velveteen, and terry cloth.
Other popular types of natural fiber fabrics include linen perfect for humid climates, hemp which is great when combined with other types of fabrics, ramie which has similarities with linen except that it is more hairy, silk which is considered as "luxury fabric" because of its price, wool that is made from animal coats, and rayon or the "artificial silk".
Specialty hair fibers, man-made fiber fabrics, acetate and triacetate, acrylic, nylon, olefin, polyester, spandex, leathers and suedes, synthetic suedes, vinyls, and furs can also be used for specific sewing purposes. When choosing fabrics for dressmaking, always consider its:
1. Price. The budget should be one of the major considerations when choosing fabrics for dressmaking. Since you are just starting, it is best not to spend more than you could afford. It is also best to buy in bulk so you can save some money.
2. Availability. If you are sewing clothes in bulk, it is best to choose a fabric that is widely available. In this case, you won't have to travel in places once that specific fabric ran out of stock.
3. Durability. For dressmaking, the strength and durability of the fabric should be of utmost consideration since this will be used for everyday wear, it is a must that the fabric you will use is durable enough to withstand human pressure.
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