We're getting excited here at Haberman Fabrics as we start preparing for fall, bringing in all kinds of fall fabrics. Consider, for at least one of your fall sewing projects, double-cloth and double-faced fabrics. Although the terms double-cloth (also called double-weave) and double-faced fabrics are often used interchangeable, they are actually quite different. Without getting too technical, double-cloth is two distinct layers of fabric joined together by interweaving at various points in the fabric to hold them together as one. Double-faced, (also called two-faced) fabrics are only one layer of fabric with two attractive sides. What they have in common is that they have no "wrong side", as both sides are equally attractive.
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| Quilted-look knit double-cloth |
The fun thing about sewing with both of these fabrics is that you can show off each side without having to add facings - just finish the edges with a binding or serging and you're good to go. Some fabrics, like knits, don't require a finished edge at all and will give a nice clean look by just having the raw edge exposed.
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| Here is just a sampling of the two-sided fabrics we have in stock. |
Add these design elements to show off both sides of these two-sided fabrics.
Flounces are great as you catch glimpses of the other side as the fabric moves.
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| The Sewing Workshop Urban T Shirt |
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| Vogue 1308 |
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| Burda 7369 |
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| McCalls 5430 |
Use the contrast on the lapel of a Jacket:
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| Kwik Sew 3977 |
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| The Sewing Workshop Haiku Two Jacket |
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| Vogue 8926 |
Show a peekaboo contrast on the inside of a hi-low skirt
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| Butterick 5892 |
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| McCalls 6567 |
Other interesting uses for double-cloth and double-faced fabrics:
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| Contrast the inside of a hood. Butterick 5791 |
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| Single layer reversible wrap. Christine Johnson Travel Trio Three |
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| We just love this unique neckline in a contrast, or use the contrast on the underside. Vogue 8907 |
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