I know you’ve done this …You set your fabric under a bright light, taken it outside, folded part of it over to compare sides, examined the holes in the selvedge, wishing and hoping they will help direct you. And still, you’re not sure which side of the fabric is the face side. With eyes glazed over, you finally decide to just pick a side and be done with it. But wouldn’t it be nice if we had some clues?Â
Convinced you should make a muslin? Perhaps you're wondering just what is involved. Do you just sew a sample garment up and go from there or is there more to it? If you want to achieve good fit and enjoy sewing, here are a few tips and resources you will find helpful before you make your muslin.
I know you’ve done this …You set your fabric under a bright light, taken it outside, folded part of it over to compare sides, examined the holes in the selvedge, wishing and hoping they will help direct you. And still, you’re not sure which side of the fabric is the face side. With eyes glazed over, you finally decide to just pick a side and be done with it. But wouldn’t it be nice if we had some clues?Â
Convinced you should make a muslin? Perhaps you're wondering just what is involved. Do you just sew a sample garment up and go from there or is there more to it? If you want to achieve good fit and enjoy sewing, here are a few tips and resources you will find helpful before you make your muslin.
