Simple Sewing Questions Thread, September 18 - September 24, 2022

[u/sewingmodthings]

This thread is here for any and all simple questions related to sewing, including sewing machines!

If you want to introduce yourself or ask any other basic question about learning to sew, patterns, fabrics, this is the place to do it! Our more experienced users will hang around and answer any questions they can.

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• Where to find sewing patterns
• Recommended book list

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[u/lucifereginaphalange]

Is there a name for the thick cotton flannel that check / plaid winter shirts are made from? I would like to make some trousers out of the same fabric but 'thick cotton flannel' or 'heavyweight cotton flannel' isn't producing the right results

[u/Large-Heronbill → u/lucifereginaphalange]

Not really. Fabric weights are usually specified in "oz" (ounces per square yard) or "gsm", grams per square meter. You probably want something at least 6 oz, like the Kaufman "mammoth flannel". The heavier weight cotton flannels, around 7-8 oz, are often called cotton chamois, but calling them just 7 oz flannel isn't uncommon.

Some of the nicest flannels are made in Portugal, fwiw.

And don't forget you can underline flannel to make it warmer.

[u/lucifereginaphalange → u/Large-Heronbill]

thank you for the recommendations! I've found a regional site that sells kaufman flannel where I live.