woven options available featuring elastane and spandex yarns for stretch. The advantage of 4-way stretch is that you can use the stretch/pattern in either direction. CORDURA Naturalle Fabric is a highly versatile, lightweight fabric that offers. Take a look at the following articles for some great hints and tips for converting patterns from woven to stretch fabric:įor tighter fitting clothes like leggings/sportswear, 4-way stretch is essential as the fabric will need to stretch both ways (e.g. around the legs and up and down the knee joint).įor looser fitting items or for fitted items which don’t need to give, 2-way stretch will usually suffice, but you can still use 4-way stretch fabrics.
If you are a beginner, choose a stable knit pattern and fabric with a small amount of stretch. The pattern may specify 20, 50, 75 stretch factor. As you get more confident sewing with stretch fabrics you can also use them for patterns designed for woven fabrics. Fabric Choice Choose a knit fabric that has the appropriate amount of stretch factor to match your sewing pattern.
The type of fabric you use for your project will depend on the requirements of the garment. Your pattern will normally specify which types of fabric you can use and any required stretch. Our selection of high quality knit dressmaking fabrics complement our sewing workshops, boasting a range of cotton & modal jerseys, pleated satin jersey.
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