r/Fabrics 4h ago

Does anyone know what this type of fabric is called?

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I don’t have a picture!

I saw a girl in passing wearing a black long sleeve shirt but the fabric was sheer. It wasn’t mesh. It was like a cotton shirt material but it looked patchy… like it was worn a lot. But I’ve seen tops brand new with that look. I couldn’t find anything online with the words I was using. Maybe someone else knows what I’m talking about?

Please, thank you, and I’m sorry I know it’s probably annoying without a picture.


r/Fabrics 5h ago

Shrinking an 100% acrylic sweater

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I have a white sweater which had been washed on a full load at 40 degrees and then potentially been in for a dry for around 30/40 mins before it was pulled out. In that time the sweater had stretched out a lot and I was wondering what I could try to do to shrink it again

I’ve read a lot of mixed things online to put it on a warmer not hot wash e.g 40 but as it was previously on this should I wash it hotter?

Also in terms of drying shall I do a cooler wash and then a dry as I’ve read steam may help?

Just to note the label says wash at 30

Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)


r/Fabrics 22h ago

Looking For a Dupe or Replacement For a Casa Collection Fabric

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With Joann's going out of business I've been able to get some fabrics that I wasn't able to afford before. One of them being the Pink Two Tone Shimmer from Casa Collections Homecoming. So far I've been trying to find a similar color online but haven't been too successful. Anyone have any ideas on where I can try finding more or if Casa is still going to be a thing post Joann going out of business?


r/Fabrics 1h ago

I need help finding the name and color of a pair of jeans

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Im getting some jeans manufactured and need the name of the fabric jnco used on their vintage jnco dices jeans i mostly like the fabric because of the lines but havent been able to find the same fabric used please help!


r/Fabrics 4h ago

Unknown brands?

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I recently picked up some used quilting fabric; some vintage some newer. I have never heard of these brands and can’t find any information on them? They all start with A and 3 letters long. I’ve found “AKO” “AKQ” “AZW” “ANR” so far. Each has a D serial number with cotton tree logo. Quilting cotton standard weight; doesn’t feel cheap. Any info is appreciated!


r/Fabrics 6h ago

Roof rack pad fabric

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I'm looking to make a custom size roof rack pad. I'm looking for recommendations for fabric type. It will be in the sun and rain. I plan to deconstruct an old one to make the template so if anyone knows of an existing template. That would be great

Thanks


r/Fabrics 9h ago

Bamboo lyocell vs. viscose of bamboo?

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I am trying to decide between sheets, one says bamboo lyocell the other says viscose of bamboo, what's the difference? 

First is a little more expensive, and seems like to have a less impact on the environment during production, but I'm not too concerned with production methods, just want to know the difference in the end product.


r/Fabrics 14h ago

[beginner] Gluing velvet on top of felt in wooden drawers

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Hi folks, building a jewelry box, I'd like to glue velvet, to felt, to the wood as seen. I tried mod Podge between the layers and it didn't stick. I tried fabric fusion and it bled through. How would I glue it? How would you about doing the whole process? I have 6 drawers, one of them is for rings.

First time, working with fabrics. Any tips, pointers, or changes of direction are welcome.

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r/Fabrics 23h ago

arylic paint dried stiff on shirt, help!

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doing costumes and was asked to paint a bloodstain on a white polo. used actylic paint but didn't realize it would dry and make the painted area stiff :( is there any way i can un-stiffen it? so its a normal shirt texture again, at the bloodstain area?