Learn all about cotton! We discuss the history of cotton, common characteristics of cotton fabric, and the many popular cotton fabrics we use to sew our garments. We also touch on some tips and tricks for sewing with cotton and our favourite cotton makes!
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Love to Sew episodes mentioned:
- Episode 114: Matchpoint Fabric and Sustainability with Michelle Brown Colistro
- Episode 72: Cultivating Community with Natalie Chanin
- Episode 63: Sewing with Knits
- Episode 43: Sustainability and Sewing Part 2
- Episode 35: Sustainability and Sewing
Sewing books mentioned in this episode:
Ethical and sustainable certification programs:
Sewing resources:
- Straight stitch needle plate!
- This video is provided by Janome but it is helpful in demonstrating how the straight stitch needle plate works:
- Use sharp universal needles or microtex needles when working with fine cotton to prevent skipped stitches!
Patterns mentioned in this episode:
- Lightweight cotton brands mentioned:
Some of Helen and Caroline’s cotton makes:
Jacket
Sonja’s mentioned boilersuit!
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Susan Khalje has an excellent book “Linen and Cotton” that is a great resource for sewing techniques and tips for using cottons in fine garment sewing.
Ooo thank you so much for sharing! We will definitely have to check this one out!