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Sewing Know-How & Fabric Guide

Welcome to the Stoffkönigin's sewing know-how. Here you'll find helpful tips on fabrics, sewing and DIY projects.

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Fabric Guide
Assessing waterproof raincoat fabrics
Assessing waterproof raincoat fabrics: how to judge hydrostatic head, seams and breathability for sewing projects that stand up to everyday rain.5 September 20268 min read
Fabric Guide
Cotton or viscose: which suits you?
Cotton or viscose? Find the right fabric for clothing, home décor and your sewing project, with tips on drape, care and handling.3 September 20268 min read
Fabric Guide
A Guide to Pre-Washing Fabric Properly
Our guide to pre-washing fabric shows which materials you should wash first, how they shrink and when you can skip pre-washing altogether.24 August 20268 min read
Fabric Planning and Buying
Online fabric advice: how to choose the right fabric
Online fabric advice helps you find the right materials for clothing, bags and home décor, with clear tips on drape, weight, colour and care.20 August 20268 min read
Fabric Guide
Sewing woven fabric or jersey – which suits your project?
Sewing woven fabric or jersey? Find out which fabric suits your project and how the pattern, stretch and needle guide your choice – a practical guide.18 August 20267 min read
Sewing Techniques
How to Sew Rain Jacket Fabric Waterproof
How to sew rain jacket fabric waterproof: watertight seams, neat finishes and a handmade jacket for wet days – perfect for your next sewing project.11 August 20268 min read
Fabric Guide
The best fabrics for sewing Advent calendars
The best fabrics for Advent calendars help you make bags, pouches and pockets: durable, pretty and suited to your sewing style for many December days.10 August 20268 min read
Haberdashery and Tools
Guide: Choosing the Right Interfacing for Garments
This guide to interfacing for garments helps you choose interfacing to suit your fabric, pattern and desired structure for beautiful sewing projects.9 August 20268 min read
Fabric Guide
Which fabric really works for a table runner?
Which fabric suits a table runner? Cotton, linen, canvas and coated fabrics compared – with tips on drape, care and cutting at home.7 August 20268 min read
Jersey and Sweatshirt Fabric
Review: How to Judge Jersey Fabric Quality
Our review of jersey fabric quality shows how to judge handle, weight, stretch and recovery – for clothes you'll enjoy wearing for years.2 August 20268 min read
Fabric Guide
Prewashing cotton fabric: how to do it properly
Prewashing cotton fabric the right way: how to avoid shrinkage, distortion and colour transfer – with clear sewing tips for your next project.22 July 20268 min read
Fabric Guide
Which Fabrics for a Fabric Basket? The Best Choice
Which fabrics suit a fabric basket? Find out how cotton, canvas, denim and interfacing make your sewing project sturdy, pretty and practical.21 July 20267 min read