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Dec 3, 2011, 04.20 AMby kim101
I’m old school all the way, so wool for me.
Dec 3, 2011, 04.04 AMby dreaz03
Now that I have a great serger, I love working with knits! Thank you so much for this giveaway!
Dec 3, 2011, 04.03 AMby roarah
hmm… it’s so hard to choose! I love wools & tweeds because you can ‘mould’ them so nicely.
I also love working with the stiffer silks (organza, duponi & so on).
Dec 3, 2011, 03.56 AMby Christi Woglemuth
I mainly sew with just cotton.
Dec 3, 2011, 03.40 AMby ananemone
cotton, for sure.
Dec 3, 2011, 03.36 AMby elzeen
Cotton! It always behaves just like you expect.
Dec 3, 2011, 03.29 AMby Judi Hartman
I love cotton….the cool touch surrounding you when you slip your hand between the bolts of fabric; the crispness of a little girl’s dress, a little boy’s shirt; the cool welcoming touch of a pillowcase made of wonderful cotton.
Dec 3, 2011, 03.15 AMby Rachel Bain
I love working with knits. I’m not too picky when it comes to actual fiber content (I literally can’t afford to be,) but I love fabrics that stretch and hug your body.
Dec 3, 2011, 03.00 AMby nouvellegamine
cotton. it breathes wonderfully and come in so many weights it’s endlessly useful.
Dec 3, 2011, 02.54 AMby alexus1325
My absolute fave fabrics to work with have been the few lengths of rayon jersey I’ve gotten a hold of! It’s softer and more fluid than cotton knits, and a wee bit more expensive. I’m so cheap :P
Dec 3, 2011, 02.31 AMby flashabou
I love cotton! I love cotton to quilt with, for clothing, for crafts, for gifts. I feel it is the most versitile and natural. VOTE COTTON!!!!! ;)
Dec 3, 2011, 02.28 AMby Joy McCallister
I love working with silk fabric
Dec 3, 2011, 02.15 AMby myflorentine
I love working with fabrics made from natural fibres. My faves are cotton and wool jersey.
Dec 3, 2011, 02.01 AMby Trish Iriye
Love love love WOOLS! (Fingers crossed…hoping to win this!)
Dec 3, 2011, 01.52 AMby freakusbzzz
Silk dupion, it’s lovely and crispy and easy to handle
Dec 3, 2011, 01.32 AMby btstars
I really love working with knit fabric!
Dec 3, 2011, 12.47 AMby sewnbyangela
I love working with babycord, fine corduroy. It’s wonderful for children’s winter clothes.
Dec 3, 2011, 12.24 AMby makroma
I love linen for its elegance and comfort. It’s easy to work with too …
Dec 3, 2011, 12.20 AMby helenmade
My favourite fabric to sew with is silk. It behaves so well during the process and looks fabulous when finished.
Dec 2, 2011, 11.50 PMby becci
I love wool. My favourite fabric in wovens and knits. But cotton comes a close second!
Dec 2, 2011, 11.44 PMby Cassandraj16
I love working with plain old cotton in various forms.
Dec 2, 2011, 11.32 PMby mrempert
I like working with knits, wovens, and suiting for me!
Dec 2, 2011, 11.21 PMby dameventh
Cotton is my absolute favorite. Weather its woven or knit it’s always so comfortable!
Dec 2, 2011, 11.09 PMby reanns
I recently attended a hands-on seminar taught by Katheryn Walker at the Puyallup Sewing Expo on Sewing with Silks. i had always had a fear of sewing anything silk – it wiggles, moves and slides all over the faceplate! But with her great instructions and the use of Palmer/Pletch’s fantastic product, Perfect Sew, anyone, even me, can sew any types of silks! So right now, I would have to say, sewing beautiful, sensuous, colorful silk is my favorite fabric. Everyone female family member iis getting a silk scarf for their Christmas gift!
Dec 2, 2011, 10.58 PMby matilda116
These days I find myself leaning towards knits. I don’t know why but the drape of the jersey knits is lovely when it is done right on a maxi dress.
Dec 2, 2011, 10.51 PMby Claire Cooper
I love wool – you can do loads with it and if it goes wrong there’s always a felted item to be made.
Dec 2, 2011, 10.47 PMby supergirl2000
So far I’ve really only worked with cotton and linen – which I love. However, after reading all these comments I’m making my next project a wool one!
Dec 2, 2011, 10.37 PMby mlssfshn
I’m going to have to go with a fiber over a fabric and say silk. I love it in it’s many forms from organza to taffeta and every weight and weave in between.
Dec 2, 2011, 10.37 PMby mlssfshn
I’m going to have to go with a fiber over a fabric and say silk. I love it in it’s many forms from organza to taffeta and every weight and weave in between.
Dec 2, 2011, 10.33 PMby fuchsiamagellenica
I discovered recently a gorgeous wool/rayon blend which looks and feels like wool (but less itchy) but sews and drapes like something much more pliable. Otherwise I love working with textile paper made from carded cocoon strippings, which isn’t in the least bit wearable but has been beautifully easy to work with for my artwear project! :D