Concetti Chiave
- Pre-shrink cotton fabric such as calico before cutting and sewing to avoid future shrinkage issues.
- Use sharp scissors for cutting fabrics; some cottons can be torn along the grain, but avoid this with linen.
- Choose cotton, mercerised cotton, or "sylko" thread for sewing cotton and linen fabrics for the best results.
- Select the needle size according to the fabric weight: size 11 for light, size 14 for medium, and size 16 for heavy fabrics.
- Finish raw edges neatly after sewing to prevent fraying, as linen frays more easily than cotton.
1. Pre-shrink cotton fabric ( for example calico) before cutting and sewing.
2. Cut fabrics with a sharp pair of scissors. Some closely woven cotton fabrics can be torn along the grain.
3. Avoid tearing linen along the grain.
4. Use cotton or mercerised cotton thread or "sylko" thread for sewing cotton and linen fabrics.
5. Use a needle that suits the thickness of the fabric being sewn. For instance:
- size 11 needle for light weight fabrics.
- size 14 needle for medium weight fabrics.
- size 16 needle for heavy weight fabrics.
6. Finish the raw edge of cotton and linens fabrics neatly after sewing. This is to prevent fraying. Linen fraud more easily readily than cotton.
7. After sewing hand the material to keep it straight, smooth and in shape.
8. Cotton stays in place and does not slip when sewing. It is easily handled by beginners.
Pre-shrinking of cotton and linen (washable fabrics):
Any washable fabric that is likely going to shrink should be pre-shrunk before sewing, as follows:
1. Fold the fabric several times. Obtain a suitable size.
2. Immerse the folded fabric in warm water until it is wet throughout.
3. Ensure uniform wetness by checking in between the folds of the fabric. Leave for one to two hours.
4. Lift the fabric from water.
5. Remove excess water by pressing with the hands of wrapping in axle an towel. Do not wring.
6. Lay fabric if possible on a clean surface to dry. Hanging on a line may distort the fabric.
7. Press the fabric when dry.
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