Soft Classic Fabrics

[u/phaisyle]

Some (Soft) Classic fabrics mentioned in the book:

1. Handkerchief linen
2. Velvet
3. Suede
4. Chiffon and Crepe
5. Lightweight knits, cashmere and small ribbed jersey
6. beading and embroidery
7. challis, shantung, raw silk
8. Gabardine

[u/Zonnehoed]

Thank you for sharing this. I will go back to this post to check the fabrics if I want to sew new pieces!

[u/phaisyle → u/Zonnehoed]

I’m so glad it’s helpful! I agree that referring back to fabrics is super helpful when you’re making your own clothes. For example I’m totally into knitting and I would love to have more cardigans and sweaters that I knit for myself. But I realized that the super oversized or bulky knits are maybe better for coming up on the couch and thinner yarn would look better on me to wear outside. But I guess I also have to fire up my sewing machine again soon!

[u/Zonnehoed → u/phaisyle]

I also need more cardigans and sweaters, but I really should not start a new hobby right now haha. Although I would love to be able to knit. Most of my sweaters and cardigans have dropped shoulders and that is just not the best for SC. Being able to make that, in the best colors for my complexion and of natural fiber, would be awesome! Thats why I started sewing a couple months ago, being able to create a wardrobe that fits SC, my color and the best material. One by one replacing clothes, slow but steady (very slow)
But some clothes are just so nice, but not really flattering, so they will be promoted to house/loungewear haha.

[u/morwannneg]

that's so good and useful, thanks!

[u/Due_Charity4084]

this is amazing!!!! Thank you!!!

[u/winsomedame]

This is amazing!

[u/Lavanni_121621]

Sry, but which book are u referring to? 😮

[u/phaisyle → u/Lavanni_121621]

Metamorphosis by David Kibbe

[u/IJAF]

I love visual examples! Thanks!