Fabric Guidance Archives

Grainline on tubular knit

June 25, 2024

I have a rather sturdy tubular knit that I want to make a tshirt with. I have pre washed it. The only way I can get the tube to lay…
Digitally Printed Fabrics

May 24, 2024

Am I the only one who hates sewing digitally printed fabric? I mostly sew custom fashion doll outfits and have one customer who loves selecting fabrics from Spoonflower because they…
Lining/underlining poly “taffeta” floor length sheath gown

February 27, 2024

I am making a floor length sheath out of a poly "taffeta"-like fabric that has one way (length) stretch. I've made this sheath in wool flannel before and had a…
Liquid stitch&leather and patches

February 20, 2024

my husband recently rode to Sturgis and came back with a leather vest & lots of patches to go on the vest I need to know what to use to apply…
Fabric is too stretchy

January 5, 2024

A friend of mine asked me to teach her how to sew, so we started out by selecting a pattern. Before we met again she had already purchased a knit…
Polartec micro grid fleece

December 25, 2023

I recently bought Polartec microgrid fleece.It is tricot on one side and micro grid fleece on the other.Which side is the right/fashion side?
tips for sewing Liberty Tana Lawn

September 10, 2023

I'm about to sew with Liberty Tana Lawn for the first time. Looking for advice on pre-washing (yes or no), thread, stitch length, pressing and any other tips. Thanks in…
Quality Underwear Elastic

March 26, 2023

I am unable to find high quality elastic for use on underwear in any of my local fabric stores. Nothing I've found lasts more than a couple of months, and…
Fabric help

June 2, 2022

On the cover of the Summer 2022 issue is a picture of a gorgeous yellow dress with a cutout lace piece on top. Where do I find this? And what…
Tonronto fabric shopping today

May 11, 2022

I'm going to Toronto in July, and I'd like suggestions on good apparel fabric stores. There are posts on "Theads" from 2002, but every 20 years matters! What would you…

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Grainline on tubular knit

Digitally Printed Fabrics

Lining/underlining poly “taffeta” floor length sheath gown

Liquid stitch&leather and patches

Fabric is too stretchy

Polartec micro grid fleece

tips for sewing Liberty Tana Lawn

Quality Underwear Elastic

Fabric help

Tonronto fabric shopping today

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Grainline on tubular knit

Digitally Printed Fabrics

Lining/underlining poly “taffeta” floor length sheath gown

Liquid stitch&leather and patches

Fabric is too stretchy

Polartec micro grid fleece

tips for sewing Liberty Tana Lawn

Quality Underwear Elastic

Fabric help

Tonronto fabric shopping today

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Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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