Fabric Help

Confused by fleece, felt, interfacing, stretch fabrics, or why your fabric suddenly behaves like a rebellious spaghetti noodle? This section breaks down fabric types, stabilizers, fraying, batting, and more in simple, easy-to-understand language.

Common Fabric Types

• Guide to Common Fabric Types: Choosing the Right Material for Your Project

Tips for Working with Various Fabric Types

• Tips for Sewing with Vinyl Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Faux Leather Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Fleece Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Felt Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Fur Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Burlap Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Flannel Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Chiffon Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Metallic Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Knits

• Tips for Sewing with PUL Waterproof Fabric

• Tips for Sewing with Mesh Fabric

• Sewing with Leather Sewing Hacks

• How to Sew Slippery Fabrics

• Guide to Sewing Delicate Fabrics

Fraying Fabrics

• Non Fraying Fabrics

• How to Fix Fraying Fabrics

• Guide to Liquid Fray Preventers

Preparing Fabric

• Preparing Your Fabric for Sewing Success

Measuring Fabric

• Tips for Measuring Fabric: A Seamstress's Guide

Fabric Recommendations

• Types of Waterproof Fabric and Recommendations for Baby Bibs

• Best Fabric for Baby Blankets

Other Fabric Tutorials

• Cutting circles on Fabric Guide

• The Ultimate Guide to Sewing with Batting

• Sewing Toys: Choosing the Fabric

• Guide to Stabilizers

• How to Fix Fabric When It Gets Stuck in the Throat Plate

• Tips on Sewing Thick Fabrics

• Fabric Fundamentals by Fabric Type

• Fabric Types and Best Needle Matches

• The Importance of Directional Sewing in Your Projects

• Guide to Fusible Fleece

• Guide to Interfacing