Sewing Quick Tip:
Did you know that fabrics like flannel, sweatshirt fleece, and satin also have a “nap” to them (a pile that
runs in one direction)? And that you need to use the “with nap” layout (laying your pattern pieces all in
the same direction) for these fabrics too?
Because the naps on these fabrics are so subtle, this may not seem a big deal. But once the light hits
your finished garment, the difference can become quite obvious with parts of your garment appearing to
be different shades.
To determine if your fabric has a nap, run your hand up and down the fabric. If it feels smoother in one
direction, it likely has a nap to it. Also, fold your fabric right sides together and turn back one corner. If
one side looks different than the other, your fabric probably has a nap to it. If you’re still not sure, lay out
all your pattern pieces in the same direction just to be on the safe side.
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