In todays blog we are going to be talking about why not to use cheap fabrics in Dressmaking, and why it is important to use good quality fabrics that result in a better finish on your projects. Cheap Fabrics have many disadvantages in Dressmaking:
  • Colour running - Due to cheap fabrics being made with less care, colours may run in them when washing, resulting in fading and damage to other garments.
  • Cheap Looking - Working with cheap fabrics never quite produces the desired results in Dressmaking. It is not as easy to work with and can give uneven and cheaper looking results.
  • Garment Quality - Cheap fabrics don't have the same quality as Dressmaking with better quality fabrics would. The garments can tear easier and even go baggy after relatively little wear.
As you can see Dressmaking with cheap fabrics produces cheap results, and this is not ideal if you are looking for a quality finish and longer lasting. If you are going to spend your valuable Dressmaking time and spending money on purchasing fabrics, it is worthwhile ensuring that your garments last. Here at Calico Laine, we only stock the highest quality of Dressmaking Fabrics, and this is reflected in Dressmaking projects. There are many occasions that call for higher quality fabrics such as weddings and formal wear. Some examples of the fantastic Dressmaking Fabrics we stock are the Duchess Satins and Chiffons, and these have proven to give stunning results. Overall, you cannot expect to gain long lasting and quality results from using cheap farics in Dressmaking, it is important to use the fabrics that are better quality yet still affordable. I hope you have enjoyed todays blog and that it has shown you the many disadvantages of using cheap fabrics in your Dressmaking, and why it is important to use better quality fabrics for longer lasting and better looking results. If you have any thoughts or comments, please feel free to leave them in the box below. And...don't forget to follow us onour Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with all the latest products and special offer! Until next time, Calico Laine