Hi there!
I'm hoping people have some tips/tricks to share for sewing with handwovens. I make stuffed creatures, and in the past I have just used standard cotton fabrics. I've been starting to experiment with weaving my own fabrics to make them out of (which I think would be incredible), but the problem is that the handwovens are much looser in weave and I haven't successfully found a way to help them hold up under the stress of sewing, turning, and stuffing. I have read a few articles but have yet to find anything that has really helps. Does anyone have any ideas for me?
Thanks!
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Reinforcement
The easiest thing to do would be to fuse a light weight interfacing to your fabric.
Interfacing
I was wondering if that would work! Would you suggest covering the whole surface? Something like this? http://www.pellonprojects.com/products/plf36-fusible-interfacing/
Daryl Lancaster offers great "sewing with handwoven" classes.
Fusiknit was one product, and she recommends another that can be bought through her website, HTC. I believe both are fusible. You might not want a lining that adds bulk or stiffness when sewing those tight curves on small objects.
Pellon
The Pellon product you linked to would be perfect, and is probably available at a sewing store instead of buyingit online, unseen. You want something very light.
Thanks!
Yes, light would be good. The curves are hard to keep from gathering even with regular fabrics, so a lot of added bulk would be difficult. These give me some great options to try! Thanks!