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Please Help Me With Fabric Choice
Sewnsewmom Advanced Beginner Member since 7/31/08 Posts: 780	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/18/12 3:03 PM I am planning on making Kwik Sew 3732 K3732 I am confused as to which fabric to choose from. This will be my first time making a jacket. And I don't want to spend a whole lot of money for the first product. I am hoping to be able to make this pattern several times. So, my first one will be more of a "trial" run. Having said that, I am taking a sewing class and am going to use this as one of my projects. So, I will have plenty of help with my sewing teacher. Thank youj!
ChickenFreak Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 12/10/11 Posts: 126	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/18/12 7:16 PM If it were me, I'd start with inexpensive lightweight cotton denim - that would be the fabric with the best combination of low price and appeal. If you like corduroy (I don't, much) that could be another choice. If you don't like denim, you could look for some medium-weight linen at a good price. I would definitely avoid synthetics, though; they're hard to work. ------ ChickenFreak Blogness: http://chickenfreaksobsessions.blogspot.com/
heathergwo Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 11/14/11 Posts: 766	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/18/12 9:18 PM I think I'd go for a pretty linen or linen type fabric for that jacket. Either that, or a cool gabardine. Look for sales!! ------ Brother Innovis 1250D Singer Curvy 8763 Brother 1034D Janome 385.19606 Brother 2340CV
Patchoulie Intermediate ON CANADA Member since 5/11/11 Posts: 65	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/18/12 9:51 PM That is adorable! That could be made out of sooo many things.. I agree.. check out the sales and grab something on a great clearance sale or remnant sale or something.. velvet, corduroy, linen, cotton duck, denim, wool. Good luck, looks like fun, show us pics along the way!
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6990	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewnsewmom Like this post Date: 2/18/12 10:31 PM If what you're saying is you are having difficulty trying to decide which fabric to use as a muslin, I'll say that I would make it out of a light twill. Depending on the weight, it might have a little drape, like the linen, and it will be firm, like the denim. In other words, it's a middle-of-the-road type of fabric that you can "translate" to others when it comes time to make a finished garment. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
Member since 12/31/69	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/19/12 0:43 AM Cotton or blend suiting is also a good choice, and there are many prints and solids to choose from.

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