Comments on: A list of best 10 Thin Lightweight fabrics for dressmaking

By: Sarina Tariq

Sarina Tariq — Sat, 25 May 2024 11:11:08 +0000

In reply to Ben Nason. That rules out silk, satin and nylon. I can think of polyester (look for matt finished poly fabric) or polycotton.

By: Ben Nason

Ben Nason — Sat, 25 May 2024 04:43:06 +0000

Hi Sarina, I am an artist and looking to create a kind of flag (mostly white) that will be free-flowing in the lightest of winds but not translucent, or shiny.
Could you give me your thoughts on best material? Very useful article – many thanks!
bpnason@yahoo.co.uk

By: Brievel

Brievel — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:09:46 +0000

As an author trying to realistically dress her characters, lists like this are invaluable. Thank you and bookmarked for future reference!

By: A

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 22:41:45 +0000

Have you heard of Nida or Nidha fabric mused to make abayas? I read it’s 100% polyester but can’t find anything like the loom and feel of Nidha in the USA

By: Kathy Nolan

Kathy Nolan — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 17:21:26 +0000

I would also like to know this. For a breathable nicely draping summer sun dress.

Cathey
APRIL 26, 2020 AT 10:02 AM
I’m trying to find out which is a lightweight breathable non-sheer nicely draping fabric. Any ideas?

By: Sarina

Sarina — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 02:34:23 +0000

In reply to Jacs Bate. Hi Cotton voile is an almost transparent fabric, great for lightweight scarves and printing is usually done on this, as far as I know. Bestwishes.

By: Jacs Bate

Jacs Bate — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 14:22:43 +0000

Hi,
I’m looking for something lightweight and cool to use for a scarf for driving (as in a convertible vehicle). It gets rather hot out in the sun here!
I would like to have a logo printed on the fabric, and the printing process uses high heat (150 celsius).
Would any of these (https://sewguide.com/thin-lightweight-fabrics/) be suitable?

Thanks!

By: Sarina

Sarina — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 03:05:12 +0000

In reply to Luc R.. Cotton or cotton blends. No thin lightweight fabrics - definitely not, for a beginner. You will stop sewing altogether : )

By: Luc R.

Luc R. — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 22:27:40 +0000

Hi, I am new to sewing and would like to make a simple dress with long sleeves that poof our and have a cuffed the wrist— not sure what to call it. like a “pirate” shirt! What kind of fabric do you recommend for a first time dress maker— perhaps linen? what’s relatively easy to work with? thank you!

By: Lin

Lin — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:09:07 +0000

In reply to starrysky96. I made a free flowing, simply oblong mask w ear loops at top corners only. It drapes over nose, mouth n chin but is not fitted to my chin which allows for airflow much like a face shield would. I am simply sharing what worked for me due to my own needs.

By: Sarina

Sarina — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 15:25:29 +0000

In reply to starrysky96. Hi I am a little hesistent to give advice for a medical condition, sorry. But from whatever I know,If a person has breathing problem you should make masks only with 100% natural fabrics like cotton. Muslin cotton is a thin cotton (after it is pre-washed). You can maybe use many layers of this fabric. Have you thought about using face shields instead of masks (or if they should be used with masks, use with surgical masks which are very breathable) Then there are masks available in shops with breathing valves- have you checked them out? They are called Valve masks - they have a one-way valve which allows exhaled air to pass through a small round filter disc. Can you check out these posts Different types of masks ; How to sew a fabric mask ; Mask fabric 101 for whatever I know about this.

By: starrysky96

starrysky96 — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:54:29 +0000

Would any of these fabrics feel soft on your face and allow you to breathe? My mom needs something special for a face mask. She has copd and is being forced to wear a mask. Thanks for any help.

By: Sarina

Sarina — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:36:41 +0000

In reply to Justine Pierce. Sorry, I do not know about Kate silk - but there are two silks that sounds similar. Katan Silk and Kota silk. Kota silk is a thin silk with check patterns as part of the weave - it is fine and lightweight. Kota silk is used to make long ethnic mens shirts in India. Then there is Katan silk which is a sturdier sari fabric with zari/brocade patterns. More on silk fabrics here

By: Justine Pierce

Justine Pierce — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:33:28 +0000

Recently seen an Ad for a shirt that claimed to be made from Kate Silk. Any idea what Kate silk is?

By: Luz

Luz — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:35:06 +0000

In reply to Barbara Turnbull. Soft wool are my best fabrics for jumpsuit. You can ask other opinions from some experts in fashion designing

By: Sarina

Sarina — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:20:23 +0000

In reply to Barbara Turnbull. Hi Can you check these pages 13 types of fabric suitable for baby clothes & children’s clothes and Frock design ideas : Tips for Cutting & stitching simple Frocks for kids

By: Barbara Turnbull

Barbara Turnbull — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 21:57:18 +0000

I’d like to make my 8 year old grand-daughter a jumpsuit but I’m not sure which fabric would be best for comfort and with minimum of dressing. Any ideas please? Thanks

By: Cathey

Cathey — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 04:32:46 +0000

I’m trying to find out which is a lightweight breathable non-sheer nicely draping fabric. Any ideas?

By: Sarina

Sarina — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:27:31 +0000

In reply to Irina. Hi Irina That is nice to know. Glad this post was helpful to you. You can find the names of more fabrics in this post - Fabric Glossary. Hope you will share the site with your friends in Brazil too.

By: Irina

Irina — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 07:04:28 +0000

OOh this is amazing. I’m graduated in fashion college in Brazil. The fabric names are diferent and i was having a hard time trying to buy fabrics in foreign sites, cause i know what i was looking for but didn’t know the names in english. And is so great you put on pictures so i know what fabric is in portuguese and now i know them in english too. Most sites don’t do this, you have to guess what fabric they’re talking about. Wow. thank you!!!