What Fabric is that?! - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-28T14:23:32Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/what-fabric-is-that?commentId=6365347%3AComment%3A4170&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGood for Hubby... holding out…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-01:6365347:Comment:468012011-06-01T13:23:23.464ZJudy Robersonhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/JudyRoberson
<p>Good for Hubby... holding out on the confused face look.hahhaa. Because I probably would have bust out laughing.hahaha</p>
<p> Hope your blouse turns out great.. Love the fabric and the pendrall pattern..</p>
<p>Good for Hubby... holding out on the confused face look.hahhaa. Because I probably would have bust out laughing.hahaha</p>
<p> Hope your blouse turns out great.. Love the fabric and the pendrall pattern..</p> Thanks Cathe, I think I will…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-01:6365347:Comment:461832011-06-01T10:56:07.267ZAmandahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/amanda_g
<p>Thanks Cathe, I think I will have to do the cami option - even though it isn't my ideal (I'll survive!). I think if I try and underline a synthetic fabric with stretch it will just end up all warped. </p>
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<p>For the sake of interest, I found <a href="http://www.american-doll-outfitters.com/vintage_fabrics.html" target="_blank">this link</a> about sewing with vintage fabrics (it has interesting history facts!) which said that the standard width for fabric was 24-38" until the 1960s…</p>
<p>Thanks Cathe, I think I will have to do the cami option - even though it isn't my ideal (I'll survive!). I think if I try and underline a synthetic fabric with stretch it will just end up all warped. </p>
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<p>For the sake of interest, I found <a target="_blank" href="http://www.american-doll-outfitters.com/vintage_fabrics.html">this link</a> about sewing with vintage fabrics (it has interesting history facts!) which said that the standard width for fabric was 24-38" until the 1960s when they shifted to 45-46". So my fabric could be anything up to the 1960s in age... </p>
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<p>Looks like I'll just have to re-adjust my sewing plans and accept that underlining won't work in this case. And I think I will do the burn test - I like to burn things! It won't be conclusive in this case because it would have to be a blend but it is still fun! (My husband asked why I had a small pile of fabric scraps on the table and, all credit to him, kept the confused face to a minimum when I excitedly replied, "Oh, those are my scraps for burning!")</p> I've heard about the burn tes…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-06-01:6365347:Comment:460982011-06-01T01:37:38.535ZCathehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/cathe
<p>I've heard about the burn test too, maybe it's worth trying just to see what the content is or there abouts.</p>
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<p>You can always wear a cami under it if it's a little too shear but I'm in your camp…feels weird to be see-thru!</p>
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<p>Your fabric is really pretty and I think the narrow width would mean vintage but I don't know when widths got larger. It could be a blend, not the worst thing in the world for sure.</p>
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<p>The Pendrell blouse would look perfect in…</p>
<p>I've heard about the burn test too, maybe it's worth trying just to see what the content is or there abouts.</p>
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<p>You can always wear a cami under it if it's a little too shear but I'm in your camp…feels weird to be see-thru!</p>
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<p>Your fabric is really pretty and I think the narrow width would mean vintage but I don't know when widths got larger. It could be a blend, not the worst thing in the world for sure.</p>
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<p>The Pendrell blouse would look perfect in this fabric. I hope you make it!</p> Well, I thought it was vintag…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-31:6365347:Comment:463112011-05-31T22:42:51.906ZAmandahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/amanda_g
Well, I thought it was vintage! Mind you, I was basing that purely on the print (like there's no such thing as reprints!) and because it is 34" wide. I thought that was one of the widths old fabric was made in, to my knowledge it isn't really made that narrow anymore (In my Spotlight the only narrow fabric I've seen is cotton lawn at 97cm wide). But I can't be sure of anything given it came from a thrift shop! I was planning on using it to make a …
Well, I thought it was vintage! Mind you, I was basing that purely on the print (like there's no such thing as reprints!) and because it is 34" wide. I thought that was one of the widths old fabric was made in, to my knowledge it isn't really made that narrow anymore (In my Spotlight the only narrow fabric I've seen is cotton lawn at 97cm wide). But I can't be sure of anything given it came from a thrift shop! I was planning on using it to make a <a href="http://sewaholic.net/sewing-pattern-store/1001-pendrell-blouse/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pendrell blouse</a> (View A) so the only option would be to wear a singlet top underneath which I wasn't keen on... It's kind of on the fence "sheer wise"... I suspect it would be a bit indecent if I made it without some kind of underlining or something underneath. But maybe, once again, I just picked the wrong fabric for the wrong project! I had my heart set on a blouse in this fabric but like you said, if I don't match the lining fabric perfectly it could end up all warped and messed up. Hmmm...... I've never even heard of swim…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-31:6365347:Comment:463102011-05-31T22:33:09.973ZAmandahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/amanda_g
I've never even heard of swimwear lining! Is it something I could get at Spotlight? Do they sell it even when it is so cold?? Thanks for the advice, I always appreciate it!
I've never even heard of swimwear lining! Is it something I could get at Spotlight? Do they sell it even when it is so cold?? Thanks for the advice, I always appreciate it! Are you sure it's vintage? I'…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-31:6365347:Comment:455672011-05-31T10:46:15.022Zmargueritedesignshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DianeHudson
Are you sure it's vintage? I've noticed that a lot of dress fabrics now have some spandex in there for a bit of stretch. Not really sure if you're supposed to line it, the idea being that it will 'give'. Could you do a separate slip for it?
Are you sure it's vintage? I've noticed that a lot of dress fabrics now have some spandex in there for a bit of stretch. Not really sure if you're supposed to line it, the idea being that it will 'give'. Could you do a separate slip for it? hmm.. that's a tricky one. Ma…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-30:6365347:Comment:453182011-05-30T11:52:40.760ZCasey Sewhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/CaseySew
hmm.. that's a tricky one. Maybe some kind of nylon? Swimwear lining is great for lining stretch fabrics. It usually comes in white, beige & black.
hmm.. that's a tricky one. Maybe some kind of nylon? Swimwear lining is great for lining stretch fabrics. It usually comes in white, beige & black. I have this vintage thrifted…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-30:6365347:Comment:451532011-05-30T10:25:22.969ZAmandahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/amanda_g
<p>I have this vintage thrifted fabric that I'm planning to use for a Pendrell blouse. My question is... what the hell is it?? I can determine that it is some kind-o-synthetic, but I have no idea what. It is all slippery and a little shiny, but it has a heck of a lot of stretch to it. Most/all of the synthetic materials I'm familiar with have little to no stretch.... I'm particularly curious as I have to underline it and I have no idea what to use with a synthetic that has quite a bit of…</p>
<p>I have this vintage thrifted fabric that I'm planning to use for a Pendrell blouse. My question is... what the hell is it?? I can determine that it is some kind-o-synthetic, but I have no idea what. It is all slippery and a little shiny, but it has a heck of a lot of stretch to it. Most/all of the synthetic materials I'm familiar with have little to no stretch.... I'm particularly curious as I have to underline it and I have no idea what to use with a synthetic that has quite a bit of stretch. Does anyone have any ideas? Does this mystery fabric have an actual name?</p>
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<p>Thanks Rachel and all you guys! This is a great help!</p>
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<p>It's funny because I sometimes think: Oh, it's just common sense, and I have heaps of that! But a few times, I get it wrong (my <a href="http://www.sewweekly.com/2011/02/stash-busting-a-shifty-shirt-dress.html" target="_blank">blue shirt dress</a> for example) and even for this week's Oscar's theme, the fabric felt ready for that style, but looking at it now, it's almost a little stiff around the gathered skirt…</p>
<p>Thanks Rachel and all you guys! This is a great help!</p>
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<p>It's funny because I sometimes think: Oh, it's just common sense, and I have heaps of that! But a few times, I get it wrong (my <a href="http://www.sewweekly.com/2011/02/stash-busting-a-shifty-shirt-dress.html" target="_blank">blue shirt dress</a> for example) and even for this week's Oscar's theme, the fabric felt ready for that style, but looking at it now, it's almost a little stiff around the gathered skirt bit.</p>
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<p>But there's LOADS of things to consider, especially that a lot of vintage fabrics aren't made now, so to compare (like Casey says) is harder to do...!</p> Good for you to be recycling…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-22:6365347:Comment:42862011-02-22T21:42:36.000ZRachel Pinheirohttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/houseofpinheiro
<p>Good for you to be recycling fabrics... <br></br>About identifying them, when they don’t have the tag compassion on is very hard because the feel can be very similar for different types of materials. <br></br>As a beginner, I only use fabrics my fingers can manage, so as long as they are no slippery, knits or suede, leather, velvet I have manage to buy good fabrics. <br></br>I also stick with the more natural the fibre the better, like cottons and linens… as they press well and they don’t look ugly if…</p>
<p>Good for you to be recycling fabrics... <br/>About identifying them, when they don’t have the tag compassion on is very hard because the feel can be very similar for different types of materials. <br/>As a beginner, I only use fabrics my fingers can manage, so as long as they are no slippery, knits or suede, leather, velvet I have manage to buy good fabrics. <br/>I also stick with the more natural the fibre the better, like cottons and linens… as they press well and they don’t look ugly if you unpick … <br/>About learning what fabrics our, there are many books like Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide that you can find on your local library, or any sewing book will have an introduction on the topic. <br/>I would say go with your instincts… close our eyes and really feel it. Don’t buy because you like the look of it ! You have to like when you put on your skin, when you squeeze, fold, let it move... Does it springs? How it behave? That’s helps…</p>