Learning about the types of fabric
June 21st, 2008
I have to admit that it is sometimes hard for me to remember all the things I didn’t know when I first started down this designing path. Fabric, fabric, fabric. Everything about fabric intimidated me. Not because I hadn’t worked with plenty of it in my life, but because I didn’t really know anything about it - types, care of, properties, etc.
I felt really lucky to happen upon the Fabric Swatch Kit that is available at fashiondex.com. It comes as a workbook that you put together. The fabrics are divided by type in the 3-ring binder, and you start with a pile of tiny fabric swatches. As you put the kit together, you can touch and feel and really LEARN about the different types of fabrics that are available, what the common uses are, and all kinds of useful information!
I still use the kit as a reference tool and to keep additional swatches that I’ve found through my designing journeys.
The knowledge that this kit gives you, especially if you are completely new to the field, is invaluable. You will have a lot more confidence in your line and your fabric buying excursions if you take the time to learn about fabric.
Entry Filed under: Designing Fashion & Accessories
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1. Pamela Kramer | June 28th, 2008 at 6:13 am
What a great idea! Thanks for the tip. I’ve only worked with baby ribbed and interlock fabrics but it would be great to have this a resource.
2. Katherine | September 20th, 2008 at 5:34 am
Could you please tell me who the author of this book is, or what company published it? This book is such a great idea and I think I may have found one on e-bay,but I want to make sure it’s the right one. Thank you for any information you can provide.
Sincerely,
Katherine
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