12 Types of Cotton Fabric: A Complete Guide for Sewists

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In today’s video, we’re talking about one of the most common warm-weather fabrics: cotton! Learn the difference between the many types of cotton fabric you can buy, and how to pair them with the right projects so you don’t end up with clothes that feel stiff, cheap, or just a little off. I’ll share what to look for (and what to avoid) so your cotton projects always make you proud.

Video Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Voile & Lawn
01:40 - Quilting Cotton
03:24 - Poplin
04:28 - Shirting & Oxford
05:33 - Eyelet
06:43 - Denim
07:55 - Canvas
09:17 - Seersucker
10:11 - Cotton Gauze
11:53 - Stretch Cotton Wovens
13:02 - Cotton Knits
14:22 - Bonus: Organic Cotton

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