{"id":105156,"date":"2022-09-06T08:36:55","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T07:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caspar-design.com\/?p=105156"},"modified":"2024-03-21T11:53:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T10:53:17","slug":"how-to-choose-the-perfect-fabric-for-your-diy-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caspar-design.com\/how-to-choose-the-perfect-fabric-for-your-diy-project\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose the Perfect Fabric for Your DIY Project?"},"content":{"rendered":"
DIY is a term we encounter everywhere.<\/p>\n
Everybody already knows it\u2019s short for Do It Yourself.<\/p>\n
But what does DIY include?<\/p>\n
Some will instantly think about patching up holes in the wall, others about making their own bath bombs, cutting their own hair, manufacturing furniture or sewing their own clothes.<\/p>\n
Correct answer is – well, all the above! DIY includes performing tasks on your own, instead of paying for a product or service.<\/p>\n
However, we\u2019re Caspar so, in this case, we\u2019re going to focus on the last task: sewing. Clothes, bags, pillowcases, curtains, tablecloths, accessories like scarfs, clothes for children, blankets – you can make all of these at home.<\/p>\n
Take it easy, it\u2019s not as simple as it sounds.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
Some will think that a sewing machine, a couple of threads and a fabric<\/a><\/strong> are enough.<\/p>\n But that\u2019s far from it!<\/p>\n Sewing involves a certain level of knowledge, some of which you can acquire only through practice. Still, you can start simply by watching a YouTube tutorial, reading a book or (this) blog.<\/p>\n There are A LOT of fabrics and knits. And not all of them will be suitable for every project – one will be great for making clothes, the other one for curtains, and another one for scarves. One will stretch and glide through your sewing machine so it won\u2019t be an ideal fit for beginners, while others will stand still and patiently wait to be formed by you.<\/p>\n Keep this in mind before you throw yourself into a project, and answer these questions:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019ve successfully answered these questions, we can move on.<\/p>\n To make your DIY projects easier, we\u2019ve made a list of suitable fabrics according to the various types of projects. You just need to click on the link and see which fabric corresponds to your task.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> Cotton. Everything made of cotton is so light, so breathable, it feels so good on the skin – clearly there\u2019s no better option for casual clothes in which you\u2019ll chill on the couch or take a walk through the park.<\/p>\n Of course, viscose doesn\u2019t lag behind either. It\u2019s equally soft and drapes down the body beautifully.<\/p>\n Bags, shawls and scarves – which materials are ideal for fashion accessories?<\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to choose – just keep in mind whether you need a light and airy material (for a shawl) or a firm one for a bag. Here\u2019s the solution:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re thinking about designing kids\u2019 or baby clothes, be especially careful while choosing the right material. Their sensitive skin will love natural materials like cotton, as well as viscose.<\/p>\n Why did we put fashion clothing in its own category? Because materials used in the making of tracksuits are different from the ones you\u2019ll make a fashion dress out of. For skin-tight pieces there is no better material than viscose, while the twills are used for firmer and sharper lines.<\/p>\n You\u2019re probably aware that you won\u2019t need the same type of fabric for comfy undershirts and for pillowcases which will be placed on the terrace couch, right? Home decorations acquire somewhat firmer materials, and twill and linen are the rightful winners.<\/p>\n\n
Casual clothes<\/h4>
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Fashion accessories<\/h4>
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Kids\u2019 and baby clothes<\/h4>
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Fashion clothing<\/h4>
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Home decor <\/h4>