BEST & WORST fabric choices. Let's make easy pants! Mini-Series. Ep 2.

Let’s sew easy pants! is here again with episode 2 and we are talking best fabric choices and the ones to avoid for making an easy pull on summer pant. You’ll see the fabrics I recommend for different styles of pants and leg widths, based on the properties of the fabrics. Rayon & blends, Linen & blends, we will discuss Cotton types and some controversial choices in this practical video.

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Patterns Mentioned in no particular order:
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Fabrics mentioned: They have little technical cards on the screen with weight in ounces and grams, shrinkage. This video is about fabric, not fabric shops :)

Upcoming Episodes in this series:
Top 5 easy to sew woven pant patterns
Best fabrics for woven pull-on pants
Basic fitting considerations
Top 5 easy to sew knit pant patterns
Best fabrics for knit pull-on pants
Four different and easy ways to sew simple pants
Let’s see all the pants!

Disclaimer: These recommendations are based on my opinion about the ease of construction of the patterns mentioned. I have three of the patterns mentioned (Allegro, Arden & Free Range Slacks). My opinions are always very honest. This series is independent to my channel and blog and not linked to any of the pattern companies mentioned. I do not have pattern or fabric sponsors for this series.

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Let’s Connect!
 

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MUSIC USED:
Artist: OmgLoSteve
Song: Too Late ft. Addie Nicole

[denisedorsey]

Karina, this is such a great lesson on fabric! I'm new to garment sewing and my fabric knowledge is sorely lacking. With the stay at home orders these past months I've been looking at fabric online and I'm so frustrated because I don't know what to look for and I can't touch any of it! You have answered so many questions about the quality and appropriateness for these fabrics. I know I'm not alone in saying Thank You for your clear, concise lesson and sharing your experience with us. I'm going to wait to buy fabric (because I want to touch it!) and then I will challenge myself with a pair of pants. I'm saving these videos for reference. Again, thank you for sharing your knowledge. ❤️

[arlenemurphy]

Great idea to serge edges after bringing home. I want to again try pants. Fit has always been my trouble. Love all your tips and I am glad I found you.❤️

[jeanbourque]

This was so informative and explains why I have never been happy with any of the pants I made to date. Wrong fabric choices were apparently my specialty. I always picked heavier and stiffer fabrics then I should have. Now, I understand. Thank you for the big eye-opener. I have learned so much!

[deannemarino]

Viscose=rayon - WOW! So glad to learn that!

[kaywest]

I learned several things I didn’t know about various types of fabrics. Thank you, I’m enjoying this series.

[carolyngethings]

I've learned so much about different fabrics from this video. It's given me a much better understanding of the look and feel of them. Also, I had no idea that rayon, double gauze etc shrunk so much. Great tip too about serging some fabrics before washing. A big thank you from me Karina!

[lindasutton]

Just loving your mini series, learning such a lot from you as always. Thank you for sharing all your limitless knowledge.

[norakathleenbertoglio]

Excellent video Karina. I think that I have made several garments that did NOT work out due to poor choice of fabric.

[barbarabeckman]

Thank you for addressing this issue as I stuck on pattern fitting for my pants

[alexandrawellington]

Really comprehensive invaluable lessons for those needing to learn about fabric. Well done!! xxx

[ArlenePMCM]

I am so glad I found your channel. Your explanations are excellent! Am looking forward to watching the next episode. :-)

[karolprior]

Thanks for that. Super helpful. I was thinking of using double gauze but didn’t realise it bagged out so much. Lots of good info.

[amyholman]

There are other videos out there about fabric choices but I like yours centered on a specific garment best. It helps me understand more about the fabrics on their own, too. Thank you.

[KristinCrotty]

Wow, thank you for this thorough description of fabric recommendations for elastic waist pants. It is very helpful. I'm looking forward to watching the next episode!

[bodineeh]

I once made a viscose cami that I didnt prewash, intending it for steam only but it ended up in the wash accidentally 😂 so now its a crop top. Thanks for the informational video!

[karenschafer]

Just the mention of the crinkle rayon makes me wince. My daughter had a favorite skirt and blouse set (ready made). When I washed it (cold water, gentle wash) I was horrified to pull it out of the washer and see it a shrunken mess. I tried to block it with my hands, but it was a disaster. I’ve since found out that it can be steam ironed back to a semblance of former glory but not before it was thrown out. It did grow and bag as it was worn so my 2 daughters and I have steered completely clear of it. Great information in this series!

[craftywithstyle]

Karina....this was very informative....I will watch again and take note. --thank you!

[vickifoley]

Glad I found your pants tutorial, I have made 3 pairs of pants and the crotch is always way down near my knees was beginning to think they were drafted for giants . I am 5 foot 2 with a not very long torso . Eager to try my next pair . Thanks Vicki

[sarahmillson]

Thank you for your wonderful videos. I used to sew many years ago and it’s great to have a place to relearn what to do and how to understand what fabric to use. I didn’t make pants but I am very keen to try as like many people I can’t find any in the shop that fit.

[RosClarkeCraft]

Oh my goodness, I want that bright pink linen cotton with that floral pattern!