Fabric Guide
I'm always happy to help you pick the perfect fabric. I can recommend online fabric shops I trust, or even help you narrow down choices based on your vision. If you ever need help reading a fabric description or figuring out if it's a good match, just send it my way!
Need ideas or recommendations? Here are a few of my favorite fabric shops. Just search for one of the recommended fabric types and see what you like!
https://raspberrycreekfabrics.com/
https://milymaefabricshop.com/
https://www.bohofabrics.com/
All clothing comes from a smoke-free home with cats and dogs and is washed with Gain Original Scent detergent.
Fabric Types
Athletic Fabric
- Composition varies
- Breathable
- Stretchy
- Athletic fabric can come in many different weights and compositions. I recommend working with me to find the perfect type of athletic fabric for your garment.
Bamboo Lycra
Composition - Bamboo and Lycra
Soft and Breathable
Stretchy
Light and Flowy
Keeps you cool and comfortable
Perfect for flowy or fitted tops and dresses
Canvas
Composition - 100% cotton
Woven - not stretchy
Lightweight
Perfect for bags
Cotton Spandex
Composition - Cotton and Lycra
Soft and Breathable
Stretchy
Keeps you cool and comfortable
Perfect for tshirts or flowy tops and dresses
Double Brushed Polyester
Composition - Polyester and Lycra
Ultra soft but not very breathable
Stretchy
Keeps you warm and cozy
Perfect for leggings or flowy tops and dresses. Double Brushed Polyester can be used for clothing worn in the summer, but not recommended if you get warm easily.
Modal Knits
Composition - Modal (semi-synthetic fiber made of beech tree pulp) and Spandex
Soft and breathable
Stretchy
Keeps you cool and comfortable
Flowy tops, shirts, dresses, and skirts
Rayon Spandex
Composition - Rayon and Spandex
Soft and Breathable
Stretchy
Lightweight and flowy
Keeps you cool and comfortable
Perfect for lightweight, flowy tops and dresses
Rib Knit
Composition - Polyester and Spandex
Soft and Breathable
Stretchy
Keeps you cool or warm depending on the thickness
Perfect for fitted tops, tanks, or skirts
Swim
Composition - Polyester and Lycra
Soft
Stretchy
Paired with lining fabric, swim fabric is perfect for bathing suits. Swim fabric can also be used for other apparel like dresses, skirts, athletic leggings, or sports bras
Triblend
Composition - Polyester, Cotton, Rayon
Soft and Breathable
Stretchy
Keeps you cool and comfortable
Perfect for tshirts, tanktops, and casual dresses