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                Woven Fabrics Guide

                Woven fabrics are made by making a grid-shaped pattern of warp (vertical) and weft (horizontal) threads. Woven fabrics are generally non-stretch, although some may have some stretch included by elastane or other fibers. They won't be as stretchy as knitted fabrics. Woven fabrics are great for tailored or draped projects like shirts, trousers, skirts, jackets & coats. 

                Woven fabrics (especially mid-weight fabrics) are great beginner-level fabrics for your first sewing project, as they're easy to handle and sew together. They will usually fray when cut, so you need finish your seams in some fashion. Some seam types suitable for woven fabrics include:

                1. Overlocking / Serging
                2. Zig-zag finishing
                3. French Seams
                4. Felled Seams
                5. Bias Bound or Hong Kong finish

                Each comes with their own technical challenges, and certain finishes may be better suited to different weights of fabrics. For example French Seams are perfect for very lightweight and/or sheer fabrics for their clean look, but would be very difficult to construct and uncomfortable to wear on heavy denim.

                Check out our suggestions for patterns below, return to the fabric guide to learn about other fabric types, or start browsing all our sewing patterns. 
                Non-Stretch Fabrics

                Dress Patterns for Non-Stretch Fabrics

                BABYDOLL COTTAGECORE DRESS
                OVERSIZED BLOUSE DRESS IN MIDI LENGTH
                ARYA DRESS 
                EILEEN - TUNIC & DRESS 
                GIRL RUFFLE DRESS
                JOELLE DRESS
                GLORIA DRESS 

                Top Patterns for Non-Stretch Fabrics

                OVERSIZED BLOUSE WITH SHORT SLEEVES
                SANDY PINTUCK YOKE TOP AND TUNIC
                LIZA BLOUSE 
                BUMPER BLOUSE PATTERN
                BABYDOLL TOP WITH RUFFLES
                SHIRT CELESTE TAILLE 34-54
                 LA SAUMUROISE

                Skirt & Pant Patterns for Non-Stretch Fabrics

                YOALLI SKIRT
                CECILE SKIRT
                PALOMA PANTS
                TROUSERS LUNE "MINI" SIZE 80-140
                BUSTIER AND PENCIL SKIRT
                AVA SKIRT FOR LADIES AND KIDS
                 WRAP DRESS TOP AND SKIRT W. RUFFLES
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