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Do you have a source for fabric suitable for scarves?
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2257	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/6/13 9:45 AM This batik print scarf costs $49 at JJill.com ... I decided I'd rather perfect my rolled hem techniques. If I was shopping IRL, I could probably find something suitable (it doesn't have to be a batik print by the way). But what should I look for when shopping online? ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2257	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/6/13 10:08 AM I guess a better question is what fabric is suitable for scarves? I know silk will work. What else? Would this rayon work? -- edited: as I keep looking, Fabric Mart started a Pinterest page for rayon challis inspiration: Fabric Mart Pinterest Challis Inspiration Now that's helpful! (It shows Nordstrom with a challis scarf selling for $38.) -- Edited on 2/6/13 10:28 AM -- -- Edited on 2/6/13 10:29 AM -- ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
Andi Advanced NY USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 752	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/7/13 9:29 AM Fabric Mart and Thaisilks.com
Annie- oh Intermediate CO USA Member since 2/7/04 Posts: 1180	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/7/13 8:18 PM Mary - a surprising fabric is....cheese cloth. Lois Cutting has a how-to on the Threads site and about tie-dieing, sewing, and fringing cheese cloth for a scarf, and a neat way to wear it. And I went to look at some of mine, beautifully silk-screened or printed...cheese cloth. ------ I try all things. I achieve what I can. "Moby Dick" We stand here confronted by insurmountable opportinities. Pogo
Nancy K Advanced NY USA Member since 12/28/04 Posts: 7631	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << 1 member likes this. Date: 2/7/13 8:29 PM I've used silk chiffon and crepe de chine that I bought on sale at Fabric Mart. I hand rolled them; it's not hard. But there you can look for rayon challis that can frayed at the edges. Sew a stay line at the depth you want to fray to and that will keep it from going further. You can use cotton gauze too for summer scarves. You can also make luxurious scarves for winter by using fine cashmere or cashmere blend and lining it with silk charmeuse. Any fine fabric that drapes well can be used for a scarf. I like thin fabrics that aren't bulky. ------ www.nancyksews.blogspot.com
Sarsez Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 7/2/09 Posts: 607	Login to reply to this post In reply to Annie- oh << 1 member likes this. Date: 2/9/13 9:29 PM Oh cheesecloth! That's it! I treated myself to a lovely scarf last year and have been keeping my eye out for similar fabric and you are right! Cheesecloth would be perfect.....! Best of all it's cheap and local! Thank you! Also I spent the whole of yesterday in a shibori dyeing workshop so I'm busting out with ideas. ------ 24th Nov 12 to 28th Nov 13 Fabric and patterns rules for me. Remember to shop your stash girl! Remember to keep sewing to your wardrobe plan!
minggiddylooloo   Intermediate VA USA Member since 5/17/05 Posts: 1797	Login to reply to this post In reply to Nancy K << Like this post Date: 2/9/13 10:14 PM Quote: Nancy K You can also make luxurious scarves for winter by using fine cashmere or cashmere blend and lining it with silk charmeuse. Nancy, what is your technique for attaching the charmeuse to the wool? Can you sew one rolled hem with two layers of fabric? ------ I'm finally a blogger! sewming.blogspot.com
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2257	Login to reply to this post In reply to Annie- oh << Like this post Date: 2/9/13 10:31 PM What a great idea!! Carla I think you started something here. and I love sewing rolled hems by hand .... -- Edited on 2/9/13 10:33 PM -- ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com

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