| king is an activity that most people enjoy. Fabric is the | | | | pull when blended with synthetic fibers. Another fabric |
| basic material being used in designing a dress. The | | | | made from natural fibres is cotton. Cotton is known to |
| simple fabric that is used in every dress making | | | | have the characteristics of durability for it is strong and |
| project when combined with creative ideas can turn | | | | long wearing. Cottons comes with various finishes, |
| into a glamorous piece of dress. | | | | textures, and weight and its either woven or knitted. |
| There are a wide variety of fabrics used for | | | | Silk is another type of fabric made from natural fibres |
| dressmaking today. Each type of fabrics is suited for a | | | | of unwound cocoon of the silk worm. It has the |
| certain use. In dressmaking, designs are not only to be | | | | absorbency characteristics and is comfortable to wear |
| considered but also the material that should be used. In | | | | in warm weather. Because silk is a type of fiber that |
| choosing the right material for your dressmaking | | | | has a low conductivity it keeps warm air close to the |
| project, your experience will guide you on choosing the | | | | skin during cold weather. Silk are commonly used in |
| best material for it. Knowing the type of the fabric that | | | | shirts, blouses, dresses, lingerie, pajamas, robes, sun |
| you will use is one way to choose the best fabric for | | | | dresses and skirt suits. The last type of fabric that is |
| every dress. There are two major classifications of | | | | made of natural fibres is linen. Linen is a fabric made |
| fabrics, fabrics made from natural fibers and the other | | | | from fibres of the fax plant. It is a cool and absorbent |
| one are made from synthetic fibers. | | | | type of fabric. And often used for suits, dresses and |
| In dressmaking, there are factors that you need to | | | | skirts. Acrylic, Nylon and Polyester are fabrics made |
| consider in creating a certain dress. Knowing where | | | | from synthetic fibres. Acrylics are warm and light |
| the dress will be worn, and some specifications of the | | | | weight type of fabric. Nylon on the other hand is tough |
| person that will be wearing are such factors. These | | | | and elastic and also moth resistant. While polyester are |
| factors are also used in choosing the right materials for | | | | types of fabrics that dry quickly and has the wash and |
| your project. Following are some tips in choosing the | | | | wear characteristics. |
| right fabrics for your dressmaking project. | | | | However, before you decide on what fabric you are |
| Fabrics that are made from natural fibres may be | | | | going to use you need to consider the essential |
| either from animals or vegetables. Such fabrics are | | | | factors in choosing the right fabric for dressmaking. |
| wool, cotton, silk and linen. Wool is made from hair | | | | Each type of fabric has its own characteristics. You |
| fibers of animals and sheep’s are one of the | | | | should know what characteristics of fabrics you want |
| most popular providers of wool in the fabric industry. | | | | to use in your dressmaking project and there you can |
| Wool is warm, absorbent and wrinkle resistant. Coats | | | | decide what fabric to use whether it is made from |
| and winter dresses are commonly made from wool. | | | | natural or synthetic fibres. You may check out online |
| And wool should not be ironed directly and should be | | | | fabric stores for the types of fabrics that you will use, |
| steam pressed with a cloth. Wools can be washed | | | | searching online can be convenient as well as efficient |
| but some may need to be dry cleaned. Wool tends to | | | | to every dressmaker. |