Live: How to pick the right fabric

Livechat about textile science and how to pick the right fabric for any project. Fabric Facts Blog Series https://www.thelaststitch.com/category/fabric-facts/ Get my book Sewing Activewear: http://www.thelaststitch.com/sewingactivewear How to tell if a fabric is of poor quality or good? * Surface (flat and smooth or pilly) * Weave (tight or loosely woven) Example linen, cheap baggy and my skirt * Thickness * Recovery * Twists or otherwise deformed when washed TOPICS I PLAN TO COVER IN THE LIVESTREAM Fabric weights and drape How to tell if a fabric is of poor quality or good? Why both stretch and recovery matters when sewing with knits Nature vs man-made fibres. Pros and cons Altering patterns for different types of fabrics Why some fabrics pill Eco-friendlier fabrics Amazon Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases that are disclosed as Amazon affiliate links.