What fabric type do I need?
Getting ready to start a new project but unsure of what fabric type is best? Complete this quiz for a suggestion on what fabric type to use for your project!
What type of garment are you making?
Tops
Bottoms
Outerwear
Undergarments
Headbands/Accessories
Unsure/Other
Does your garment need to be breathable?
Yes
No
Doesn't Matter
Would you like your garment to be flowy or stuctured?
Flowy
Structured
Form-Fitting
No Preference
Does your garment require 2-way or 4-way stretch?
2-way
4-way
Unsure/Either
Does your garment need top be soft?
Softness is crucial!
Soft would be nice but it isn't the most important factor.
Doesn't Matter/No
Which fiber do you prefer for your fabric?
Polyester
Cotton
Rayon
Blend
No Preference
Would you like your garment to be sheer?
Yes
No
Doesn't matter
How thick/heavy would you like your fabric to be?
Lightweight
Midweight
Heavyweight
Cotton Lycra
Cotton Lycra is a breathable, sturdy fabric with great stretch and recovery! It is extremely versatile and works for almost all projects, including bands and children's clothing.
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Shop Cotton Lycra
Brushed Polyester
Brushed Polyester, often referred to as DBP or SBP (Double and Single brushed) is an extremely soft fabric with fantastic stretch, drape, and recovery. DBP is great for leggings, dresses, tops, cardigans, hoodies, and more!
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Shop Brushed Polyester
French Terry
French Terry is an extremely versatile fabric. Characterized by the small loops on the wrong side of the fabric, french terry is very popular for warm clothing such as joggers and hoodies.
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Shop French Terry
Sweater
Sweater knit is a cozy fabric that comes in a variety of types, styles, thicknesses, and weaves. It makes fantastic cardigans, hoodies, and more!
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Mesh and Lace
Mesh and Lace are semi-sheer fabrics that are breathable and versatile. Mesh and Lace can be used as overlays for tops, dresses, lingerie, or even as full or partial garments such as cardigans or the sleeves or back of a shirt.
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Shop Mesh and Lace
Double Knits
Double knits are thick fabrics often used for structured garments such as pants, jackets, and thick headbands. These fabrics (such as Scuba, Liverpool, and Ponte) are generally easy to work with due to their thickness.
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Shop Double Knits
Jersey
Jersey is a lightweight poly/cotton blend fabric with two-way stretch. It also comes in Triblend, which includes rayon and is softer than the cotton/poly blend. Jersey is great for T-shirts, tank tops, dresses, and skirts.
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Shop jersey
Rayon Spandex
Rayon Spandex is a lightweight fabric that is cool to the touch. It is breathable and made of natural fibers. Rayon Spandex has 4-way stretch and is great for lightweight tops, dresses, skirts, and more.
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Shop Rayon Spandex