Type of Fabric
Every sewing project starts with choosing the right fabric. Whether you're planning everyday clothes for the kids, adding something new to your handmade wardrobe or trying a pattern you've had your eye on, understanding the different types of fabric can help you get the result you're after.
At Wicked Fabrics, I've curated a selection of fabrics for home sewists and small handmade businesses who value quality, thoughtful material choices and fabrics that work hard and wear well. From stretchy knits to structured wovens, you'll find a range of options to suit different projects, patterns and sewing experience levels.
Explore our fabric types:
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Knit Fabrics: Stretchy and flexible, knit fabrics are ideal for T-shirts, leggings, dresses, jumpers and everyday children's clothing. Explore options including cotton elastane jersey, French terry, fleecy and ribbing.
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Woven Fabrics: Generally made with threads interlaced at right angles, woven fabrics offer a different structure and feel to knits. They're well suited to shirts, dresses, skirts, pants and accessories. Explore options such as linen blends, double gauze and other woven cotton fabrics.
Not sure which fabric to choose?
Your sewing pattern is a great place to start. Check its recommended fabric types, stretch requirements and suggested weight before making your selection. If you're still deciding between colours, textures or fabric options, ordering a swatch lets you see and feel the material before purchasing by the metre.
I believe thoughtful fabric choices are an important part of making clothes you'll want to wear and use. Have a browse through the different fabric types at Wicked Fabrics and find the right starting point for your next sewing project.
