Fabric Substitutions

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  • Опубліковано 23 січ 2025

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  • @elisekolic6649
    @elisekolic6649 3 роки тому +2

    Wow- such great explanations. Thankyou! Sewing is so much more complex than just picking a fabric and a pattern.

  • @supergran1702
    @supergran1702 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this. I think usually when people ask if they can substitute "cotton" fabric, they are asking if they can substitute "woven" for a knit. So this is a great explanation.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  Рік тому +1

      Yes, I do think that is often part of the question.

  • @sharonvirtue4114
    @sharonvirtue4114 2 роки тому

    I loved the way you were knitting - I've never seen it done that way where you loop the thread around your finger to pick up with needles... so cool

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  2 роки тому

      Thanks - that is called Continental style. The other style where you drop a needle and wrap the yarn then pick the needle back up is called English style, and that was how I learned. I taught myself Continental later because I find it faster and my gauge is more regular with it. When I knit English style I often had much looser gauge and had to size my needles down.

  • @PinsonneaultFamily
    @PinsonneaultFamily 3 роки тому

    Absolutely the best breakdown of this topic that I have ever seen! You rock!!

  • @dpr4820
    @dpr4820 3 роки тому +1

    Very clear! I'm going to print it and frame that for my sewing room. I know most of that but it was fun to listen to and the flow chart is just cool. Thank you!

  • @PatriciaHolly
    @PatriciaHolly 2 роки тому

    This was very, very helpful. Thank you!

  • @denisedorsey2889
    @denisedorsey2889 3 роки тому

    Very clear explanation. Excellent teaching and the examples are great.

  • @deanalovessewn6117
    @deanalovessewn6117 3 роки тому

    Hi Melissa!! Thanks for your informative breakdown of this.. You’ve explained it the best, I’ve ever heard….
    💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

  • @nonono6537
    @nonono6537 3 роки тому

    i just started sewing and this is so clear and helpful! thank you!

  • @YWinn-77
    @YWinn-77 3 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial! Thank you.

  • @diedre20020
    @diedre20020 2 роки тому

    Do you have a video on adjustments to make to patterns when substituting fabrics? For example, substituting a knit for a pattern for wovens. If you don't have a video can you make a video?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  2 роки тому

      mellysews.com/fabric-substitutions-can-sew-pattern-knit-woven-fabric/

  • @MrHotguy41
    @MrHotguy41 3 роки тому

    Can you design a denim skirt with a petticoat half slip sown inside?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 роки тому

      Can I? Probably. Will I? Probably not.

  • @laurabennicelli619
    @laurabennicelli619 Рік тому

    Great explanation

  • @juliefox77
    @juliefox77 3 роки тому

    So helpful - thank you!!!!

  • @Saxinful
    @Saxinful 3 роки тому

    I just read your blog post on this, timing! I've got a self drafted vest pattern and I'm trying to decide how much to add to the seams for the medium weight wool I'm using.
    I'm playing around with how thick it is when folded and comparing to the lining :)

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 роки тому

      That's a good method to figure it out!

  • @SUZY55
    @SUZY55 3 роки тому

    Wish I had this info when I started sewing in 1966.

  • @lindamcdonald3151
    @lindamcdonald3151 Рік тому

    i got he pattern B5473 a vest pattern i did not go with the pattern fabric they called for ,i did it in a very soft stretchy fabric , fleece polyester ,spandex . and thre solts wre bad ,it went out of shape on the bottom front. so i watched your video on fabric pattern ,i now think it was a bad choose to subsisize for a stretch fabric when id does not call for strectey fabric. did imake the wrong choose,can you have a look at the pattern by typing into the search

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  Рік тому

      If your hem on a stretch fabric isn't holding its shape, hem tape before stitching usually helps.

  • @angellavincentie5058
    @angellavincentie5058 3 роки тому

    Helpful

  • @dianem8358
    @dianem8358 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this very informative video! Where did you purchase the lemon rayon fabric you are wearing? It’s beautiful!!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 роки тому

      The print is called Rifle Paper Co. Primavera Rayon, Citrus Blossom Lemon - your best bet is to google to find it.

    • @dianem8358
      @dianem8358 3 роки тому

      @@Mellysews Will do. Thank you!!