AI6YR BenHmm, softshell fabric not cheap... about $28.00 per yard. (if I were theoretically going to sew myself a new softshell jacket). #sewing
So, the problem with something like black or blue or green, is then it's not terribly obvious you've sewn yourself a jacket (because all the softshells out there are black or blue or green)., But purple or "tomato" are way off the usual scale of colors. Which means you've got to be willing to show off a bit, lol. (I have no problem with it--ie random strangers chatting with you because you have an outrageously loud outfit--but the family prefers to blend in and hide....)
Looks like most jacket patterns are between 2 1/4 and 2 1/2 yards for my size. Given my sewing skill level, that means I really should by 3 yards, in case of a snafu. #sewing
your auntifa liza 🇵🇷 🦛 🦦@ai6yr yup. that’s now my minimum when buying fabrics: 3 yards for 55-60". if it’s 45" or less, +1 yard for regular cloth, +2 if it has a print or it’s 100% cotton, linen, wool. the shrinkage struggle is real.
Sensible Crone@blogdiva @ai6yr For real! And wash that fabric before cutting it so the shrinkage and the going back to its natural fabric flow occurs before you make anything. The process of putting fabrics on bolts repeatedly is crazy toxic and deforms the fabric. Plus the grossness of shipping and warehouses. Wash it!
@susiemagoo @blogdiva Ooh, so if I am getting the patterned fabric I need 2 extra yards on top? i.e. instead of 2 1/4 probably 4 1/4?
@ai6yr @susiemagoo it depends on the fabric but YES. that's a standard disclaimer in old USA patterns.
tbh am learning that +60" is best for jackets, coats, pants and gowns.
45" kinda explains why princess (panel) seams exists. historically, linen, silk and wool fabrics came in those widths and even narrower.
for graphic pattern matching, always check the longer description. the best stores will include the width of the graphics & after how many inches it gets repeated.
Shirley Eugest@blogdiva @ai6yr @susiemagoo
Yes. Old looms were 36 inches. As wide as a human could reach. to throw the shuttle.
Yes. Old looms were 36 inches. As wide as a human could reach. to throw the shuttle.