{"id":13827,"date":"2014-12-14T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-12-14T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=13827"},"modified":"2019-04-16T21:18:46","modified_gmt":"2019-04-17T01:18:46","slug":"how-to-shop-for-knit-fabrics-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-shop-for-knit-fabrics-online\/","title":{"rendered":"How to shop for knit fabrics online"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14093 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured2.jpg\" alt=\"shop for knit fabrics online\" width=\"450\" height=\"645\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured2.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured2-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured2-105x150.jpg 105w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/645;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14093 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured2.jpg\" alt=\"shop for knit fabrics online\" width=\"450\" height=\"645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured2.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured2-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured2-105x150.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/h2>\n<p>Do you ever shop for fabrics online? &nbsp;What about shopping for knit and stretch fabrics? &nbsp;Are you confident in where and how to shop for <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-way-to-unpick-knit-fabrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">knit fabrics<\/a> online, and how to make sure you are using the right kind of fabric for your project?<\/p>\n<p>I came to sewing only recently so naturally when I wanted to sew clothes, &nbsp;I wanted to emulate the types of clothes already in my wardrobe, and these days most of them are stretch in some way or another. &nbsp;I think some of that has to do with the expanding nature of my body in the last couple of years &#8211; I've found a stretch garment will fit me over more size changes than a regular woven garment.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the sewing patterns I've developed have been for stretch fabrics, but I still sometimes struggle to get the right fabric, because I have to order them online and get them shipped in, so I tend to stick with the couple that I know. &nbsp;Cotton jersey and ITY knit. &nbsp;Great. &nbsp;But there are so many other kinds of stretch fabrics and I wanted to expand my knowledge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14096 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Knit-swatches.jpg\" alt=\"shop for knit fabrics online\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Knit-swatches.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Knit-swatches-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Knit-swatches-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14096 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Knit-swatches.jpg\" alt=\"shop for knit fabrics online\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Knit-swatches.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Knit-swatches-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Knit-swatches-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>I've also had quite a few questions recently from people wanting to know if (for example) a ponte knit would be suitable for this dress, or these pants etc. &nbsp;Er, I really don't know &#8211; I've never seen or held a ponte knit in real life so I couldn't say. Makes me feel like a sewing dunce that I can't help and am afraid of fabrics I don't know!<\/p>\n<p>I know your frustration with&nbsp;buying fabrics online and wanted to come up with a solution for me &#8211; and all of you too.<\/p>\n<h2>Introducing the Knit Swatch Solution!<\/h2>\n<p>I get a lot of my knits from Fabric Mart &#8211; they have a great range and even greater prices. &nbsp;So when I had a question about the different types of stretch fabrics and what was best for what project, they had the answer for me.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14091 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-001b.jpg\" alt=\"shop for knit fabrics online\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-001b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14091 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-001b.jpg\" alt=\"shop for knit fabrics online\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-001b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Here it is &#8211; a sample pack of 12 different types of the mostly commonly used stretch fabrics, so now you and I will all know what a fabric looks like, feels like, drapes like, what its made from and what project its suitable for.<\/p>\n<p>The swatch kit includes the 12 pieces of stretch fabric and a really good explanation of each one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14092 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-002b.jpg\" alt=\"shop for knit fabrics online\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-002b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-002b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14092 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-002b.jpg\" alt=\"shop for knit fabrics online\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-002b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Swatch-kit-002b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Take a look at the Swatch kit in more detail<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k0KrkO5_6LQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Why you should get this swatch kit<\/h2>\n<p>If like me, you have ever not known what fabric to order, or have (even worse), ordered something and then it just wasn't right and your money was wasted &#8211; then you should get this kit.<\/p>\n<p>I bargained hard with Fabric Mart on our behalf and this is&nbsp;a great price. &nbsp;You can buy the swatches and the explanatory list for just $4.95 including postage. &nbsp;Think of the money you'll actually save by not buying the wrong fabrics in future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>BUY THE SWATCH KIT HERE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Or even better &#8211; if you place an order for $50 of fabric from Fabric Mart, then they will send you the <strong>Swatch Kit for free<\/strong> &#8211; just add the Swatch Kit to your order then apply discount code <strong>SWATCH<\/strong> at check out to see the cost of the kit disappear, and they will include it for free with your order.<\/p>\n<h2>For UK readers<\/h2>\n<p>Sadly these kits can only be sent to the USA. &nbsp;If you are in the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/the-best-uk-online-fabric-shops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UK<\/a>, there is a great book&nbsp;you can buy as an alternative that includes swatches and information, although it is more expensive.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=GB&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=soseea0f-21&marketplace=amazon&region=GB&placement=1780672330&asins=1780672330&linkId=WLGM75MQDOHPSGFD&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I'm so glad I got mine. &nbsp;It's opened up a whole new world of fabrics I would never have ordered before and I'll be keeping this on hand with my patterns ready for the next time I have to place an order.<\/p>\n<p>So what about you? &nbsp;Are there any other fabrics out there that you simply don't order because you don't know what they are? &nbsp;What about the knit fabrics and this swatch kit &#8211; what do you think? &nbsp;Would you like to see more like this sort of thing in future?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you ever shop for fabrics online? &nbsp;What about shopping for knit and stretch fabrics? &nbsp;Are you confident in where and how to shop for knit fabrics online, and how to make sure you are using the right kind of fabric for your project? 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