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If you’re looking to up your fabric game and have more fun with your sewing projects, this round-up has EVERYTHING you’ll love from over 10 years of Seamwork!
We’ve pulled together some of our favorite fabric articles and resources to help you feel confident with whatever you’re working on. From tips on sewing with popular fabrics like cotton and knits to deep dives into unique textiles like merino wool and denim, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also find cool tutorials on surface design techniques, like dyeing and printing, so you can add your own personal flair to your makes.
Best Fabric Guides
A Guide to Sewing Denim: Tips and tricks for sewing professional denim garments.
Sewing Knits Without a Serger: Simple tips for using your home sewing machine to sew knit fabrics.
A Guide to Sewing with Corduroy: Here’s everything you need to know about corduroy.
A Guide to Sewing with Sherpa: Soft, fluffy, warm, and vegan—how to sew with this snuggly knit fabric.
The Ultimate Guide to Sewing with Silk: Everything you need to know about sewing with silk.
A Beginner's Guide to Sewing Velvet: Make sumptuous velvet frocks with ease.
How to Choose the Best Interfacing for Your Sewing Project: The ultimate guide to choosing the right type and weight of interfacing.
Swimwear Basics: Everything you need to know about sewing your own swimsuit.
How to Sew With Rib Knit Fabric: What is rib knit, what can you sew with it, and how is it different from ribbing?
A Guide to Loungewear Fabrics and Patterns: What fabrics are best for lounging and sleeping?
How to Sew with Rayon: Expert Tips and Inspiring Projects: Discover the different kinds of rayon, how to sew with them, and what projects are best for this versatile fabric.
Guide to Sewing Ankara Fabric: Learn all about African Wax Print.
What is Twill?: How to sew with twill fabrics.
All About Sweatshirt Fleece: What makes this fabric so cozy? Get tips and a bunch of inspiring project ideas for sewing with fleece.
Best Fabric Tips
Easy Tricks For Sewing With Eyelet: How to use the pretty border on eyelet to create scalloped hems (and more).
A Guide to Working on the Bias: Tips and tricks for gorgeous flowing garments.
Do You Really Have to Pre-wash Fabric?: Find out what happens when you don’t pre-wash your fabric before you sew a shirt.
Best Fabric Round-ups
How to Buy Fabric Online: Know Your Terms | Weight and Drape: Learning about weight and drape makes it easier to find the right fabric online.
The Best Places to Buy Fabric Online (Updated for 2024): A list of online fabric stores across the world.
How to Sew with Knit Fabrics: A Resources Round-up: Our favorite tutorials, articles, sewalongs, and sewing patterns to help you practice sewing with knits.
The Best Fabrics for Travel: Travel-friendly fabrics for your handmade wardrobe.
Best Surface and Textile Design Tutorials
Shibori Dyeing: Add visual texture and interest to your next sewing project with the art of shibori.
A Guide to Creating Sun-Printed Garments with Cyanotype: How to make wearable art using a nineteenth-century printing process and your sewing chops.
How to Quilt Fabric for Garments: Use this technique to create unique textiles.
How to Ice Dye Textiles: Use ice or snow to create vibrant, water-colored textiles
