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Best Fabric for Cargo Pants??
RockNRoll TN USA Member since 3/12/10 Posts: 1323	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Best Fabric for Cargo/Capri Pants?? Date: 5/7/10 7:50 PM What is the best non wrinkly light weight fabric to make capris out of?? Im working on this pattern -- simplicity 2414 -- Edited on 5/7/10 7:50 PM -- -- Edited on 5/7/10 7:58 PM -- ------ Go Sew Something
Sharon1952   Advanced MA USA Member since 7/1/08 Posts: 2649 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/7/10 9:31 PM Whatever firmly woven fabric you like! ------ Sewing: A creative mess is better than tidy idleness. ~Author Unknown
Michelle L   Intermediate MO USA Member since 1/20/08 Posts: 1293	Login to reply to this post In reply to RockNRoll Like this post Date: 5/7/10 9:39 PM I've used very, very lightweight twill for similar pants. It wears very nicely. ------ Michelle http://cheapandpicky.blogspot.com/
kristinlala Intermediate TX USA Member since 7/21/09 Posts: 352	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/7/10 9:45 PM oooh, good idea (lightweight twill!). I just bought this pattern too! ------ Check out my blog: http://kristinissewcrazy.blogspot.com/
RockNRoll TN USA Member since 3/12/10 Posts: 1323	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/7/10 10:44 PM twill wont get wrinkly?? ------ Go Sew Something
quathy   Intermediate CA USA Member since 6/3/06 Posts: 757	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/8/10 0:43 AM ... and where do you like to buy your twill? I'm having a hard time finding twill that isn't too stiff...
Mom to 5 Beginner MD USA Member since 2/5/09 Posts: 1025	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/8/10 1:42 AM fabric.com has some twills in their 1.95 section... I was gonna order some but was looking for a cargo pant pattern... Thanks.. ------ http://mamazsewingescapadez.blogspot.com/
Michelle L   Intermediate MO USA Member since 1/20/08 Posts: 1293	Login to reply to this post In reply to RockNRoll Like this post Date: 5/8/10 7:36 AM Quote: RockNRoll twill wont get wrinkly?? Twill is like denim, it is the same kind of weave. I launder my twill a few times before sewing and find that as long as I fold pants as they come out of the dryer they don't need pressed. A touch-up here and there for pocket flaps or cuffs. Of course, my grandmother used to iron my jeans, so whether or not you consider something fit to wear or needing pressed may all be in one's perception. But, unless you are using something like a polyester sportswear, nothing is going to be entirely wrinkle-free. Another option would be linen. If you wash linen and dry it on high at least 3 times, it changes the hand and it doesn't wrinkle. I make shirts for my husband like this all the time. It is, however, definitely a casual look. ------ Michelle http://cheapandpicky.blogspot.com/
Annie- oh Intermediate CO USA Member since 2/7/04 Posts: 1169	Login to reply to this post In reply to Michelle L Like this post Date: 5/8/10 9:52 AM Quote: MLoyet [quote]twill wont get wrinkly?? Twill is like denim, it is the same kind of weave. I launder my twill a few times before sewing and find that as long as I fold pants as they come out of the dryer they don't need pressed. A touch-up here and there for pocket flaps or cuffs. Of course, my grandmother used to iron my jeans, so whether or not you consider something fit to wear or needing pressed may all be in one's perception. But, unless you are using something like a polyester sportswear, nothing is going to be entirely wrinkle-free. Another option would be linen. If you wash linen and dry it on high at least 3 times, it changes the hand and it doesn't wrinkle. I make shirts for my husband like this all the time. It is, however, definitely a casual look.[/quote] Thanks for the 3x linen info, Michelle, I wondered about those wonderful men's shirts. ------ I try all things. I achieve what I can. "Moby Dick" We stand here confronted by insurmountable opportinities. Pogo
Patti B   Intermediate OR USA Member since 9/29/02 Posts: 2248	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/8/10 10:31 AM Going off in a totally different direction, how about seersucker? It's summery and doesn't wrinkle easily. ------ Patti R-r-r-ripping my way to fitting success

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