Nov 6, 2020 · Cotton is a fiber that’s woven, knitted, or felted to create a big range of fabrics. I’m going to explain 71 different types of cotton fabric, their names, and how they’re used. In terms of visuals, I’m going to show: Close-up photos of my fabric samples. Photos of the fabrics made into real things, like clothes. Videos, so you can see how fabrics behave differently. This is a very ...

Nov 21, 2020 · Cotton is a fiber that’s woven, knitted, or felted to create a big range of fabrics. This is part 2 of my cotton exploration (part 1 covers all the major cotton types). In this post, I’m going to focus on 18 types of cotton fabric that are often used for shirts (defined as tops with collars, sleeves, and buttons). In terms of visuals, I’m going to show: Close-up photos of my …

May 31, 2023 · This article explores common fabric names you’ll come across when shopping, what the fabric is like, uses, and images. Note: “fabric” is fiber + how it’s woven or knitted together. Eg. cotton is a “fiber”, but cotton velvet and quilting cotton are “fabrics” because they include the construction. While we’ll focus mostly on construction methods in this article, some …

Jun 24, 2022 · Which fabric is best for dresses? For daily use, light and medium weight fabrics in cotton, polyester, linen, and rayon/viscose are popular for dresses. For evening dresses, silk, polyester, velvet, chiffon, georgette, crepe, and lace are best for different styles. For summer dresses, cotton and linen are best for feeling cooler.

Apr 24, 2023 · The thickness of a fabric depends on how it’s woven and what it’s intended for. Tencel can be woven into very thin fabrics for summer dresses and breezy shirts, but it can also be made into denser fabrics like twill meant for pants and jackets. Compared to cotton, Tencel is a heavier fiber which usually translates to a beautiful, fluid drape.

Jul 8, 2023 · Photo credit: Kat Waters When should I use it? Loose-fitting garments or accessories Machine quilting, for a more rustic, matte look Sewing a cotton fabric that you plan to tie-dye Tips for using this thread: Cotton thread is notorious for shedding! Be sure to give your sewing machine a good clean once your project is complete.

Oct 16, 2020 · I checked online manuals to find the exact sewing machine settings for cotton fabric (the “woven”, non-stretch type). I’ll share the tension and stitch length settings you need for thin, medium, and thick cotton.

Jun 17, 2023 · How to dye fabric black using Fiber Reactive or Acid Dyes on the stovetop Fiber reactive dyes are your go-to for dyeing plant fibers like cotton, linen, bamboo, rayon, and hemp. Acid dyes are best for protein fibers like wool, alpaca, cashmere, and nylon (although that last one is …

Mar 27, 2023 · Samples of denim fabric. Photo credit: Nisan Aktürk In its traditional definition, denim is a cotton fabric that’s firm, sturdy, and durable. It has a diagonal rib pattern thanks to its twill weave construction. It’s made using a natural or undyed ‘weft’ (the threads on a loom that go left to right) and an indigo-dyed ‘warp’ (the threads that go up and down, along the length of ...

May 3, 2022 · The best dye for cotton, linen, hemp, viscose, rayon, & bamboo The best fabric dye for these fibers is fiber-reactive dye. Cotton, Linen, Hemp, Viscose, Rayon, and Bamboo are all examples of cellulose fibers. Cellulose fibers are grown by plants, and fiber-reactive dyes are specifically formulated to bond with them.