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14 min 51 sec
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In this informative class, Liesl of Oliver + S takes you to her favorite fabric store in New York City and shares helpful tips on how to navigate fabric shops. There is a lot to consider when selecting fabric, from understanding the difference between woven and knit fabrics to grasping the fundamentals of drape. Liesl demystifies the basics, and then goes on to discuss the unique qualities of the most popular fibers available: silk, cotton, and wool. You'll walk away from this class with a better understanding of what kind of fabric will work best for the project you're making, and the confidence to experiment with new fibers.
Learn how to:
What you’ll get:
- Tell the difference between a knit fabric and a woven fabric
- Understand what it means for a fabric to “drape”
- Understand the unique qualities of silk, cotton, and wool
What you’ll get:
- A detailed class on fabrics
- 5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supply list
- Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor and designer Liesl Gibson
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Fabrics 101 Reviews
1290 users recommended this class to a friend
Jenniffer Coello
I received a sewing machine as a Christmas gift and I am starting to learn how to use it and this class helped me a lot since I don't know anything about anything, the other day I went to a fabric store and I couldn't buy anything because I didn't know what choose, I didn't know what I needed.
August 2, 2024
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