Unit 2 Fabrics

Fabrics used in sewing samples

Fabric for samples should be 100% cotton solid woven.  If you are enrolled in AMPD 1023 Introduction to Apparel Production, this fabric will be selected for you and can be purchased during the supplies trip. A safe fabric is considered quilting fabric.

A bright blue fabric is spread across a wooden surface.
Fabric.

Fabrics used for sewing projects

Tote Bag Fabric

You will need 3 different fabrics for your tote bag. One for the body of the bag, one for the contrast at the top of the bag and one for the lining. The tote bag body and contrast fabric needs to be a heavier fabric suitable for holding the weight of the contents of the bag. This type of fabric needs to be 100% cotton and can be denim, twill, drapery, upholstery or outdoor fabric. Make sure the fabric is not too stiff or it will be hard to sew. The lining fabric also needs to be 100% cotton in a lighter weight fabric similar to the sample fabric.  You can choose any pattern or colors in muslin, broadcloth or cotton. Have fun with combining prints and colors. In addition, you will need 1 yard of fusible fleece.

Close-up of a tote bag with a patterned fabric featuring peacocks and floral designs.
Tote Bag.

Skirt Fabric

The skirt pattern Is a straight skirt with an invisible zipper and facing. If you are in AMPD 1023 the skirt pattern will be provided for you.  If you are        working independently you can use Simplicity Pattern #1559. You will need a 100% cotton fabric suitable for skirts/pants. This fabric can be light weight denim or twill.

Do not purchase flannel, corduroy, velvet, leather.

Illustration of a light teal pencil skirt, showing the front view with darts and the back view with a zipper.
Skirt.

Shirt Fabric

The shirt pattern is a basic men’s shirt (Simplicity #1544)   with collar and collar band, long sleeves with sewn placket and cuffs. You will need 100% shirt       fabric.  It is best to choose a print fabric so you can determine the front and the back of the fabric.

Front and back views of a light turquoise shirt with orange circular patterns and coral red collar and button placket.
Shirt.

Pants Fabric—The pants pattern (Simplicity #1520) is an elastic waist straight leg pants.  You will need a 100% woven cotton fabric suitable for lounge pants. This fabric can be light weight denim, broadcloth, chambray, or poplin.

Do not purchase knit, flannel, corduroy, velvet, leather.

Illustration of wide-leg pants with a high elastic waistband and vertical red stripes on a white background.
Wide-leg pants.

Interfacings used for sewing projects

Fusible Fleece will be used for the tote bag. Fusible interfacing will be used for the skirt and shirt.

Fusible Fleece, a roll of white fabric with a green label in the center.
Fusible Fleece.
A packaged roll of adhesive paper labeled "1010 Polystyrene™ Powder Monomer" with a clear plastic wrapper and a pink label featuring product details.
Fusible Interfacing.

 

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