What GSM are you using for you heavy weight tees? - Reddit I’m using 240 GSM and calling it a super heavyweight fabric I don’t consider it that it but I noticed that some sites like American giant are calling 210gsm heavyweight If you did a greater then 240gsm can you chime in?
Need advice on sewing thick fabric - Reddit There’s no magic foot that will help your machine sew through thicker fabrics than it can handle A walking foot will help with multiple layers, a Teflon foot might be helpful if the issue is that the pleather is ‘sticking’, but if your machine isn’t powerful enough for what you’re asking it to do, a different foot won’t change that
Tips and resources for choosing fabric? : r sewing - Reddit The easiest fabrics to work with are those with relatively plain textures Things with unusual textures like slippery satin or plush velvet tend to be a lot more difficult Which fabric you use depends on what you're making There is no one right fabric for every purpose Choosing the right fabric for your design is an art form
What GSM Should My Fabric Be To Make 100% Cotton Underwear? What GSM Should My Fabric Be To Make 100% Cotton Underwear? I want to make men's underwear, but am confused about how heavy my fabric should be I'd go for 100 - 200 gsm if you want a lighter weight, but there is a good amount of personal preference here This is the chart that I like to refer to for fabric weights Fabric Weights
Can we talk about cotton fabric weights for a moment? : r onebag - Reddit One aspect of this fabric that gets discussed a fair amount is the GSM of the fabric, which gives an immediate sense for how dense thick weighty the fabric is This is immensely useful for choosing the right garment for the right conditions
Fabric Weight Guide: What’s GSM and How to Choose the Right Fabric? For instance, if the fabric weighs 200 GSM, multiply this number by 0 0295 to get approximately 5 9 oz If your fabric weight is given in OZ and you need it in GSM, do the reverse calculation Multiply the OZ value by 33 906
[MASTER LIST] Where do you get your fabric from? : r sewing - Reddit Sewers seem to inevitably have quite a fabric stash (estate sales) and thrift shops have beautiful, quality fabrics for upcycling or recycling, as well as buttons and other 'accessories' for use in a project
Start here if you’re new to sewing or have questions about . . . - Reddit People sewed by hand before sewing machines were invented, so you don’t need a machine to sew most things (Multiple layers of thick fabric can be hard to sew by hand ) But if you want to use a machine, the linked comment has information about options to consider
Noobie question regarding backing : r quilting - Reddit Backing can either be pieced with yardage however you want OR you can buy back fabric Search for backing fabric at any store and you’ll generally find 108” width I’ve done both and either method works well for beginners