Card 05 · Getting Started
Three fabrics for most makes.
With just three fabrics you can stitch most clothes and accessories. These quality cottons come in lots of colours and patterns.
- Poplin cotton, 100–200gsm: dresses, pyjamas, cushions.
- Drill or twill canvas, 200–300gsm: bags, jackets, aprons.
- Jersey cotton, 150–250gsm: t-shirts, dresses, swimwear.
Top tip: Look at the weight when buying fabric, shown as gsm. Lighter-weight fabrics are better for summer clothes such as dresses. Heavier weights are better for winter clothes such as jackets.
