5 Best Fabrics for Skirts
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Best Fabric for Skirts
Here are our fabric for skirts reviews.
1. Dear Stella Jersey Knit
Jersey knit fabric can be fun for many apparel projects, including skirts. This line of fabric comes in fun, trendy, and unique prints. The fabric features 50% four way stretch for comfort and range of motion, and many different patterns and types of skirts could be made using it.
- The fabric is lightweight and is a blend of 95% cotton and 5% spandex
- Machine wash on gentle, lay flat to dry
- Great for making skirts, dresses, tops, tunics, yoga pants, loungewear, and more
2. Kokka Tote World Standard
There are many great benefits to using cotton for clothing. Cotton is durable, comes in tons of different prints, breathes well, and is very versatile. This line of fabric is 100% cotton and is lightweight. The fabric can be used for many other apparel projects as well. This line comes in many other prints as well, including other cat patterns.
- Machine wash on gentle, tumble dry on low heat
- Features a fine oxford weave, has a smooth hand, and a full bodied drape
- The fabric is great for making fuller skirts
3. Lawn Gingham Check
This lawn fabric is made from 100% cotton. The fabric is very lightweight and has a soft hand. The fabric also has a nice drape. The checkered pattern is very versatile and can be used for making retro inspired skirts and dresses, but could also be used for many other styles of skirts as well.
- Machine wash, tumble dry on low heat
- The fabric would likely work best for creating skirts with a lining underneath
- The fabric can also be used for making shirts, blouses, or dresses
4. European 100% Washed Linen White
Linen is a great fabric for clothing. Linen clothes look classy and elegant. Linen is also a great fabric for warm weather, since it breathes well. This line of fabric is 100% linen and comes in many different colors.
- Machine wash on gentle to soften the fabric or dry clean to maintain the fabric’s body
- The fabric has 9000 double rubs
- Can be used for other projects like window treatments, bedding, pillows, and other apparel projects
5. Telio Paola Pique Knit Mustard
This unique fabric is a knit blend of 96% polyester and 4% spandex. The fabric is medium to heavyweight. Polyester is generally quite durable and versatile. The fabric can be used for creating skirts, and also for dresses.
- The fabric is lofty and is constructed of two lightweight fabrics that have been fused together
- Full bodied drape with 25% four way stretch
- Machine wash and tumble dry on low heat
Fabric for Skirts Buying Guide
There are many, many different types of fabrics that can be used for making skirts. Wool, polyester, broadcloth, linen, cotton, jersey knits, rayon, silk, crepe, gingham, and many others can be used. Fabrics with all different bodies and drapes can be used. When it comes to picking fabric, it’s going to be a matter of personal preference and even lifestyle.
Lifestyle
Your lifestyle might determine what kind of skirts you wear and what fabrics you pick. If you want to wear skirts all year round, with or without something like leggings underneath, you might want to pick warmer, stiffer fabrics that will help keep you warm. If you live in warmer climates, you might gravitate towards linen or linen blend fabrics. If you live a more active lifestyle or require a wider range of motion in your clothing, you might want to look for a jersey knit or cotton blended in with spandex.
Making a Statement
Whether you want a pattern that is more understate and elegant, a traditional or retro print, or a standout print to make a statement, there is a fabric out there that is just right. Many cotton fabrics or cotton blends come in some funky, wild, bright, trendy, or fun prints. If you’re looking to make a statement, with some wilder prints, some polyester fabrics can be quite loud.
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