Sponsors
Sponsors
Has anyone done this? (Moderated by Deepika, Sharon1952)
Posted on: 10/21/10 12:14 PM ET
Hi everyone! I would love to make a zip hoodie using the Jalie pattern out of a wool lycra. This particular fabric is used to make diaper covers and is said to be machine washable.Its at www.naturesfabrics.com.Click on wool lycras. I dont know how to do links. Sorry.
I am wondering if anyone has done this? I can never find nice fabric for hoodies and this wool is organic and minimally processed and very soft. I can just imagine how warm it would be,and breathable. Any ideas?
I am wondering if anyone has done this? I can never find nice fabric for hoodies and this wool is organic and minimally processed and very soft. I can just imagine how warm it would be,and breathable. Any ideas?
Posted on: 10/21/10 12:16 PM ET
In reply to Elizabeth Zacharias
Have you actually felt the fabric? It would be important that it not itch. All wool is organic really (I am splitting hairs here - but really - what does ORGANIC mean in this context?!) - so just make sure it won't itch you.
------
------
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." --Dalai Lama
https://eyeletsintheseams.blogspot.com
Pfaff 1222E, Elna eXcellence 720, Brother Innovis PS500, Brother SE400, Brother 1034D, Sunbeam irons ;)
https://eyeletsintheseams.blogspot.com
Pfaff 1222E, Elna eXcellence 720, Brother Innovis PS500, Brother SE400, Brother 1034D, Sunbeam irons ;)
Posted on: 10/21/10 12:34 PM ET
In reply to Mufffet
Well I guess maybe by organic it means they use a minimum of chemicals to process. Yes I have felt it as I have diaper covers for my baby from this fabric! In researching scads about diaper covers I read that if wool hasn't been through all the chemical proccessing it most likely wont itch since most people aren't actually allergic to wool just the chemicals. So it is very soft. I am just curios if it would hold up to the wear in a hoodie. I am thinking it should if it can hold up to diaper covers! And didn't folks use wool for everything back before polyester and fleece and all that? And they probably didn't hand wash wool either?
Posted on: 10/21/10 1:16 PM ET
In reply to Elizabeth Zacharias
I think it should work well as a hoodie, I don't see why not. It is a merino/lycra blend which is used by clothing manufacturers. I have a wool jersey cut of fabric, no lycra, that I have prewashed in the machine and I am planning to use it to sew a hoodie.
------
------
Liz
thefittinglife.blogspot.com
thefittinglife.blogspot.com
Posted on: 10/21/10 3:09 PM ET
In reply to Elizabeth Zacharias
Quote: Elizabeth Zacharias
And didn't folks use wool for everything back before polyester and fleece and all that? And they probably didn't hand wash wool either?
And didn't folks use wool for everything back before polyester and fleece and all that? And they probably didn't hand wash wool either?
Well... how else would they have washed it before modern washers and dryers?
Posted on: 10/21/10 5:38 PM ET
In reply to chicaem29
LOL Wool certainly predates washing machines.
------
------
www.nancyksews.blogspot.com
Posted on: 10/21/10 5:45 PM ET
In reply to Nancy K
Quote: Nancy K
LOL Wool certainly predates washing machines.
LOL Wool certainly predates washing machines.
True

Have you ever thought about it sheep do shrink and they get wet all the time being they live outside. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Wool comes from Sheep....
Posted on: 10/21/10 10:40 PM ET
In reply to chicaem29
Well I guess. Just nowadays if it says hand wash that means treat it delicately and I don't think they wouldve treated it too delicately way back when. Most wool is dry clean these days so I guess my question should have been about washing wool. Why is it that they are labeled dry clean and what happens if you do just regular washes all the time. I am hesitating because my hoodies get alot of wear and would need to be washed often.So who knows bout wool? I like lotsa info.
Posted on: 10/22/10 1:49 AM ET
Wool is fine for hoodies, it makes beautiful hoodies that are comforatable and warm, check out - like www.icebreaker.com icebreaker Ironically it is easier for me to get what I want in merino here than cotton. But I would add a couple of caveats - the weight is important, a really fine weight may not have enough body to support a zip. And secondly, you need to be careful about the term "machine washable". What you want is machine washable, in the context of a finished garment - i.e. when you wash it it will hold its shape, size and the fabric texture/finish. I would check very carefully with the retailer if the wool is being sold for diaper covers,a s my understanding is that a key property for a diaper cover is waterproofness and wool becomes waterproof through two processes, one is applying lanolin (the natural waterproofing that a sheep has) and felting (the matting of fibres). Lanolin you can buy and apply yourself, so forget about this one. BUT, You don't want a wool that will felt for a hoodie, so you would need to check that the wool you were buying wouldn't felt. Finally being organic shouldn't affect the "softness" of wool, the fineness or staple length (or type of sheep) will affect the "softness" and scratchiness, with merino being the finest and least scratchy.
-- Edited on 10/22/10 1:49 AM --
-- Edited on 10/22/10 1:49 AM --
Posted on: 10/22/10 2:06 AM ET
IIRC, early period woollens (I'm really only informed up to 1500 here) weren't regularly washed. Washable undergarments in linen were pretty much always worn and provided protection for the outer garments. The outer garments would be brushed clean and maybe hung to remove odors (which works quite well IME).
Washable wool in modern times is generally superwash, if I am not mistaken. Superwash wool has had the scales on the fibers removed (usually chemically), which prevents fulling of the fibers. Fabrics from this type of wool can be washed with little impact. Non-superwash wool will tend to full and shrink in the wash unless you are very careful.
------
Washable wool in modern times is generally superwash, if I am not mistaken. Superwash wool has had the scales on the fibers removed (usually chemically), which prevents fulling of the fibers. Fabrics from this type of wool can be washed with little impact. Non-superwash wool will tend to full and shrink in the wash unless you are very careful.
------
mmmmm woooool
* Advertising and soliciting is strictly prohibited on PatternReview.com. If you find a post which is not in agreement with our Terms and Conditions, please click on the Report Post button to report it.
Selected Reviews, Classes & Patterns
Fancy Frocks Fabrics
Fine Designer Fabrics
Fine Designer Fabrics






![Stylearc Ethel Designer Top Digital Pattern [10-22]](https://images.patternreview.com/sewing/patterns/stylearc/etheltop/etheltop_t.jpg)
