Which Fabric?

Each day we get several calls, and I got to thinking, if people are calling with these questions, then I am sure there are others thinking the same thing, but they are not picking up the phone. So I will try to start outlining some of my conversations.

Todays call came in early. Someone looking for some samples. She wants to make Vogue 1257 and she is thinking purple wool jersey. So, how will wool work when a knit is called for? Is there another fabric that may be better? What other options are there?

We spoke of the benefits of wool jersey, about maybe using bamboo spandex jersey, and what qualities she wanted for her dress.

Wool jersey is a timeless classic for a dress. It is an elegant and often ignored choice for the home sewer. Wool comes in as many weights and styles as any other fabric. It has many benefits: it sews easily, most often does not ravel, absorbs moisture, and with the stretch gives a flattering line.

Give wool a look next time.

 

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Wool Blast

We are finally able to announce that we have a complete collection of wools in stock and ready to go.
This is perfect timing considering the weather in most of our country now.
We are offering 4 different types of specialty wool – all made in the USA. Our wool is knit with the finest Oeko-tex 100 fibers. All of our wool can be dyed easily. There are complete instructions on our FAQ page. Feel free to contact us with questions. I wanted to take a moment and describe them, and their properties to you.
Our washable wool interlock is super soft, so soft that it can be worn directly against the skin with no irritation that other wools can cause.
This wool is great for adult clothing, cycling jerseys, base layers, hats, gloves etc. This wool also makes a great layer inside cloth diapers to help absorb moisture and it is the only stay dry material available for diapers that is all natural and absorbs. It is washable. After the initial washing and drying shrinking will be minimal, so the garments can be washed in a gentle routine. The ends will ravel, so care needs to be taken to serge or sew the ends prior to washing. This wool dyes the easiest of our wools. We also offer this as a wholesale product by the 25 or 50 yard rolls. It will drop ship directly to you.
We have just received our 100% Wool Interlock. Again this is a very soft wool that is able to be worn directly against the skin. This fabric will shrink or felt when washed and dried. It is the most natural product we carry, it has no spandex and has not been treated in any way. Our 100% wool interlock is ideal for diaper covers, longies, as well as base layers and blankets. An ideal use would also be sleep sacks and snap shirts for babies. We have drop shipping available for rolls of this wool in 25 or 50 yard lengths as well.
Our 95% wool/5% spandex feltable wool is in stock now as well. We always have a hard time keeping stock in this product as it is the premier choice of WAHM’s for diaper covers and pants. This is the softest wool available for diapering. This wool can be used for blankets, sleep sacks, base layers and cold weather gear. It is ideal for camping and boating as well.
Our final wool is our 100% wool jersey. This is a lighter weight wool jersey. Several WAHM’s use 2 layers of this wool for covers, and it can be used for skirties. It is another good choice for base layers, though it will need hand washing as it will continue to shrink if washed by machine.

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Should you have questions we are here to answer them. We can also arrange bulk orders in any of these wools to accommodate your manufacturing needs. Samples are available.

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Black Friday Week

Welcome to Black Friday Deals Week at Nature’s Fabrics. We work all year long to bring you the fantastic deals we offer during this sale. I am outlining the deals for the whole week here, so you don’t have to worry about buying something Monday, only to find it on sale for a better price on Thursday or Friday. All orders placed early in the week will be held for shipping unless otherwise instructed. We are doing this so you can get in early and get the things you want, and then later you can come back and take advantage of the daily specials. Ordering frequently is encouraged:) I will combine all orders after the sale ends and give you the best shipping rate. Please note, the discounts do not apply to anything from Wholesale Natural Fabrics, half rolls or gift certificates. We will not be offering price adjustments.

The specials for the week are as follows:

  • Sunday: Knit Prints, includes rib, jersey and interlocks 9 a.m. est
  • Monday: Holiday Fabrics 9 a.m. est
  • Tuesday: Trims, Patterns and PUL 9 a.m. est
  • Wednesday: Bamboo Fabric 9 a.m. est
  • Thursday: Cotton Velour 9 a.m. est
  • Friday: Wool Fabric 9 a.m. est
  • Saturday: Cotton Fleece 9 a.m. est
  • Sunday: Solids 9 a.m. est
  • Monday: Wovens etc 9 a.m. est

 

Each of these days we will offer fabrics at remarkable pricing. We have worked hard with our suppliers to get these great deals. Quantities are limited, so you will need to be fast! Some will of course sell faster than others, and there may be limits to how much each person can buy. The daily specials will be easy to find, each day will have it’s own category under the main Thanksgiving Week Specials. You will not be able to see the pricing ahead of time. As usual we are happy to offer worldwide shipping on all of our products. We have recently tweaked all of our shipping prices to give you the absolute best shipping available.

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