I’m very intrigued about working with wool jersey and the method described in the article from March 2010 issue. Why was wool jersey chosen as opposed to other types of wool? I have never worked with wool before. Do you have any sources for purchasing material? I can’t find any on line. I’m also reluctant to pay $25 a yard to “experiment.” Since there is no grain in this material, I am assuming that patterns can be laid out in a way to optimize yardage.
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The fabric must be all wool to felt properly. Felting "thickens" the fabric, so one would want to start with a light weight one such as jersey. I would try Mary Jo's fabrics in NC --maybe ask them if there is any wool jersey lurking up under one of the counters--they're very accommodating, and can have some amazing things cheap. Lightweight felted wool is wonderful to work with, but I would carefully check the symmetry of the drape before cutting it off-grain. I have washed wools from my stash, about flannel weight, with good results also. Washing can improve the drape by softening the finish , felting it a little, but not enough to make it too thick. Experiment. Wool felt can be molded into almost any shape with steam--think hats. Good luck!
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