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Step 2Fabric 101 - buying fabrics
For those new to sewing projects something about Fabrics.
When you go to a fabric store, you will find Fabrics in rolls. These rolls are called "Bolts".
Fabric has two sides, the "face" and the "back". The face is what's intended to be on the outside of the clothes. The back is inside - what you see when you where your shirt inside-out.
The fabric is folded in half and then wrapped around the bolt. The Fabric is folded so that the Back is showing - it's inside out.
Buy 4 yards of your chosen material and color (6 yrds if you are prone to mistakes). I chose a rich brown synthetic suede for my robe. When the store employee cuts your fabric for you do NOT unfold it. Keep it exactly how it is - folded in the middle lenght-wise, inside-out.
Let me state that again - DO NOT unfold the fabric.
Buy thread to match the color of your fabric.
When you go to a fabric store, you will find Fabrics in rolls. These rolls are called "Bolts".
Fabric has two sides, the "face" and the "back". The face is what's intended to be on the outside of the clothes. The back is inside - what you see when you where your shirt inside-out.
The fabric is folded in half and then wrapped around the bolt. The Fabric is folded so that the Back is showing - it's inside out.
Buy 4 yards of your chosen material and color (6 yrds if you are prone to mistakes). I chose a rich brown synthetic suede for my robe. When the store employee cuts your fabric for you do NOT unfold it. Keep it exactly how it is - folded in the middle lenght-wise, inside-out.
Let me state that again - DO NOT unfold the fabric.
Buy thread to match the color of your fabric.
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