Fabric Guides

What fabrics are best for lounging and sleeping?

Soft, fluffy, warm, and vegan—how to sew with this snuggly knit fabric. By Riley Smith.

All about African Wax Print, by Tino Motloung.

How to sew with twill fabrics.

What is Lyocell, and is it sustainable? By Michelle Brown Colistro.

Learn about the good, the bad, and how to make an informed switch, by Michelle Brown Colistro.

The ultimate guide to waxed canvas, by Robin Ives.

What makes this fabric so cozy? By Meg Stively.

Travel-friendly fabrics for your handmade wardrobe, by Meg Stively.

Pick the right fabric and lining for your handmade bathing suit, by Meg Stively.

What is rayon, where did it come from, and what is it good for? By Saki Jane.

How to sew with this special fabric, by the experts at The Fabric Store.

Explore how fabric choice can completely change the Amber dress’s look.

Tips for choosing and sewing sweater knits, from apparel fabric experts, by Meg Stively.

Discover the origins of this ubiquitous fabric, by Tasha Miller Griffith.

A non-profit incubates 100% local fiber production, by Jessica Yen.

How to set off a statement print with flair, by Sabrina Lee.

A glimpse into the last remaining lace factory in England, by Charlotte Powell.

Learn everything you need to know about the structural properties of fabric from hand weaving. By Tasha Griffith.

A Guide to Fabrics for Coats and Jackets, by Erin Weisbart.