How to Choose the Right Fabric for Your Sewing Project
Sewing Projects
• Sewing is often considered a serious profession and synonymous with terms such as "Tailor", "Tailoring" etc. Nonetheless, it is also one of the most popular hobbies with women folk and a practical way to enhance creative skill.Whetheryouareaprofessionaloraself-madeseamstress,theonethingthatanysewingprojectdemandsisa fabriccloth—andnotjustanyfabric.Thechoiceandthequalitywilldependontheprojectitself.Whetheryouare undertakingasewingprojectfora Kurti, Lehenga ordesigner Salwar Suit youfirstneedtocheckthefollowing-
—PlainDyed/Printed,Organza,Georgette,JacquardFabric.
physicallybeforebuyingthenretailstoresordedicatedtextilemarketsisyourbestbet.
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1. Thecolourofthefabric.
2. Styleandquantityofthecloththatyouwillbeexploitinginyoursewingproject.
3. Pattern/Construction
4. Yoursourceofpurchase.Onlinestoresofferfantasticrangeoffabricforsuit.Ifyouwouldliketofeelthematerial
5. Thedimensionsandthecompositionofthefabriccloth.
Let us analyse the above mentioned "Check List" -
• Colour -Althoughcolourhaslittleimpactonanysewingproject,youneedtoascertainifitbleeds.Makesureyou chooseafabricthathaszeroorminimumcolourbleeding.Acoloursheddinggarmentpostprojectcompletioncan beabigsetback.Theideaistopreventthatsenseoffailurelater.
• Style& Quantity - Now, choosing theright quality of fabric is extremely important. If you are planning to stitch a Lehenga then your fabric for Lehenga must complement the design type. Drape, Flared, Pleated, Panelled and Fishtail Lehengas demand different fabrics and cloth lengths. On the other hand a Kurti will consume less fabric and therefore you need to order accordingly. One of the perfect examples is Silk. Different types of silk reflect differentdraping,sheenandshrinkagevalues.Yourchoicewilldependonthedesignstyle.
• Pattern | Construction - If you are looking for a fabric with a little more personality, Saraaha also offers a wide selection of print fabrics. Whether you prefer bold and bright prints or subtle and sophisticated patterns, their collectionofprintfabricshassomethingtosuiteverytaste.
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Online or Offline Store
- Most of the womenfolk today support online fabric stores, and the reasons are -
1. Asabuyeryoudon'tneedtostepoutofyourhouse.
2. Browsingandanalysingfabricsisfun,unlikeofflinestoreswherechoosingafabriccanbeexhausting.
3. Exploringawiderangeoffabricquickly.
4. Onlinepricesarecheaperthanbrickandmortarshops.
• Moreover, most of the online fabric stores also offer designer fabric for religious and social occasions, wedding,engagementandanniversary.
Dimensions and Composition
• One of the common mistakes many online fabric buyers commit is not checking the dimensions of the raw fabric. The width of the cloth typically varies from one source to another and therefore it becomes paramounttocheckthedimensionswhilebuyingfabricformen'sclothingCompositionisyetanotherfactor not many take into consideration for their sewing project. By choosing thewrongblendor base fibre, your sewingprojectcanquicklyevolveintoafailure.
• Saraaha also offers an extensive selection of high-quality menswear fabrics for those who want to create stylish and comfortable clothing for men. From classic wool and tweed fabrics to modern blends and technicalmaterials,Saraaha'smenswearfabriccollectionhassomethingtoofferforeveryoccasion.
