Learn all about wool! We discuss common characteristics of wool, how to care for your wool garments, and why you should wear wool even in warmer weather. We also touch on some tips and tricks for sewing with wool and our favourite wool makes!
Love to Sew episodes mentioned:
- Episode 163: Maker Affirmations with Maressa Fernandez
- Episode 162: Sewing Undies
- Episode 157: Pins & Needles
- Episode 98: Scrapbusting
- Episode 71: Sewing Coats
Some of Helen and Caroline’s wool makes:
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Caroline’s Yates Coat
Helen’s Clare Coat
Helen’s Cascade Duffle Coat
Helen’s Hollyburn Skirt
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Learn more information on wool:
- The History of Wool Fact Sheet by Wool.ca
- Processing of Wool Part 1 by Wool.ca
- Processing of Wool Part 2 by Wool.ca
- The Joy of Merino Wool by Seamwork
- Farm to Fabric – The Story of Wool by Seamwork
- From Sheep to Steam by Seamwork
- How It’s Made – Wool YouTube Video
Pattern suggestions for merino wool jersey:
Pattern suggestions for challis and crepe:
- Cielo Top & Dress by Closet Core Patterns
- Roscoe Blouse / Dress by True Bias
- Gilbert Top by Helen’s Closet Patterns
Pattern suggestions for gabardine:
- Lazo Trousers by Thread Theory
- Narcisse Pants by Deer and Doe
- Crew Shorts and Trousers by Chalk and Notch
Pattern suggestions for boiled wool:
Wool coat pattern suggestions:
- Yates Coat by Grainline Studio
- Chloe Coat by Sew Over It!
- Silvia Coatigan by Schnittchen Patterns
- Rumana Coat by By Hand London
Sewing with Wool:
- Wonder clips
- Tailors clapper
- Tailors Ham and Tailor’s Sausage/Sleeve Roll
What to do with 1 meter of wool:
Wool lining options:
- Silk Habotai or Satin
- Poly Satin Lining
- Rayon Bemberg Lining
- Cupro
- Cotton / flannel
Other:
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My mom made a picnic blanket/quilt out of wool scraps back in the 1960s. It was simple nine patch with 6 inch squares with unfinished edges…so one side had the smooth seams, the opposite side with the raised seams (if that makes sense). It was kind of crazy quilt as so many colors, but it lived in the truck of the car for impromptu park visits. I wish I knew what happened to it!
Hi Mims! That sounds like such a nice, useful blanket. Full of memories. Thanks for sharing!