| Fabric Type |
Cutting & Layout |
Thread |
Needles |
Care |
| Corduroy |
Use the "with nap" layout.
Nap typically runs down.
Pin only in the seam allowances. |
Cotton or Polyester |
Universal point size 80 or 90. |
Corduroy shrinks -prewash & machine dry the way you will launder your finished garment. |
| Faux Fur |
Use the "with nap" layout.
Cut single layer, wrong side up, through the backing only with the tip of the scissors. |
Polyester |
Universal point size 80 to 100 depending on the thickness of fur. |
See Manufacturer's Directions:machine wash & tumble
dry or dry clean. |
| Flannel |
Use "with nap" layout. |
Cotton |
Universal point size 80 or 90. |
Cotton Flannel: prewash & dry by machine. Wool Flannel: dry clean. |
| Sweatshirt Fleece |
Place pattern pieces so that stretch
goes around the body.
Use "with nap" layout. |
Polyester |
Universal point size 80. Universal twin needles for top
stitching. |
Prewash & dry fabric twice, fleece shrinks progressively.
Launder at the same temperatures as prewash. |
| Leather |
Place lengthwise grain parallel to the backbone (this direction has the least amount of stretch).Do not use pins. |
Polyester |
Leather (wedge point) size 70 to 100 depending on the thickness. |
Dry clean. Spot clean with a soft cloth moistened with water and hair shampoo. |
| Microfibre |
On some pieces you will need to use
"with nap" layout.
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Cotton |
Microtex size 70 to 80 |
Machine wash & dry. |
| Rayon |
Cut carefully as it frays excessively. |
Cotton |
Microtex size 70 or Universal size 80 |
Weak when wet, shrinks immensely. Prewash & dry if garment will be machine washed otherwise dry clean.
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Suggested Book: Fabric Sewing Guide by Claire Shaeffer.
This is a comprehensive book on fabric, sewing, notions etc. It is a must for any sewer's library.
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