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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
Learning to Sew Different Fabric Types Made Easy
Learning to sew different fabric types made easy: how to recognise jersey, cotton, viscose, softshell and more for the right sewing projects.16 June 20268 min read
Fabric Guide
Sewing children's clothes: choosing the right fabrics
Sewing children's clothes: how to choose the right fabrics for tops, trousers, jackets and baby clothes for comfortable, hard-wearing results.15 June 20269 min read
Fabric Guide
Choosing the Right Viscose Fabric for a Summer Dress
Viscose fabric for a summer dress: how to choose the right drape, weight and care, and sew airy dresses that are comfortable to wear all summer.5 June 20268 min read
Fabric Guide
The Best Fabrics for Baby Clothes at a Glance
Find the best fabrics for baby clothes: which materials are soft, gentle on skin and practical for everyday wear – plus tips for suitable sewing projects.4 June 20268 min read
Fabric Guide
How to Choose the Right Fleece Fabric for a Blanket
Choosing fleece fabric for a blanket made easy: material, warmth, care and sewing tips clearly explained for beautiful, long-lasting cosy blankets.2 June 20268 min read
Fabric Guide
Choosing the Right Cotton Fabric for a Patchwork Quilt
Choosing cotton fabric for a patchwork quilt: which quality, weave and amount of fabric really work – with practical tips for beautiful quilts.1 June 20268 min read
Fabric Guide
Choosing the right softshell fabric for a children's jacket
Choosing softshell fabric for a children's jacket: how to find the right quality, weight, care and sewing approach for everyday kids' clothing.26 May 20268 min read
Fabric Guide
Which Fabric Is Really Right for Bed Linen?
Which fabric is right for bed linen? Find out which materials suit your sleep climate, the season, the feel on your skin and how easy they are to care for.25 May 20268 min read
Bag Making
How to choose the right canvas fabric for bags
Canvas fabric for bags needs to be tough and look good. Here's how to choose the right material, weight and care for your sewing project.24 May 20268 min read
Fabric Planning and Buying
Buying fabric for a rain jacket – what to look out for
Buying fabric for a rain jacket: how to find waterproof fabric by the metre that suits your pattern, how you'll wear it and your sewing project.23 May 20268 min read
Jersey and Sweatshirt Fabric
Which Fabric for a Hoodie? How to Decide
Which fabric is best for a hoodie? Find out when sweatshirt fabric, French terry or velour works best, with tips on drape, warmth and ease of sewing.21 May 20268 min read