When considering fabric for your next dress, suit, or apparel project, there are some basic rules of thumb to remember. Take a moment to check out J&O Fabrics list of suggestions for the next time you go shopping for fabric that will make your purchases worth while.

Rules of Thumb When Shopping for Fabric

Rule #1

A successfully chosen garment fabric will compliment the pattern design

• To determine a fabric’s suitability for a pattern, check the pattern envelope. Illustrations on the front show fabrics appropriate for the design; the envelope back lists suggested fabrics chosen by the designer.