Perfect Fabric Choices for Beginning Sewers

If we are honest, many practical sewing projects are not too difficult. If you can plug in a machine, thread a needle and depress a foot pedal, you can sew two pieces of fabric together. What can be difficult are the intricacies of sewing, especially when you choose an ambitious project. One of the first mistakes that beginning sewers make is not paying enough attention to the fabric they choose. Fabric isn’t something that seems very mystifying – you walk up and down the aisles of your local fabric store, or sit on your couch and cruise the virtual shop of your choice until you find something that looks appealing. Unfortunately for you, choosing fabric simply because you like the color or pattern can completely ruin your project. You do not want to make the mistake of putting in hours at the machine only to end up with a disaster. Think of the wasted time and money. Your fabric is used, your time is gone, and you end up with something you cannot wear or use. As a beginner there are fabrics to avoid. If you see a project that suggests any of these fabrics, skip it. You can come ...