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Best Fabric for Sewing Tops and Blouses

Match woven and knit fabric to loose tops, fitted camisoles and the construction details that shape the finished garment.

Linen top sewing pattern in lightweight woven fabric

Match fabric to fit

Loose woven tops can work with linen, linen blends, cotton and lightweight woven fabric. A fitted camisole needs a fabric that controls drape and supports darts, facings and a side zipper.

Read the product recommendations

The linen top listing names linen, linen-blend, cotton and lightweight woven fabric. The camisole listing names cotton, linen, poplin, rayon, lightweight chambray and viscose. Use the recommendation for the specific pattern.

Consider the details

A transparent fabric, a very fluid knit or a heavy canvas can change the way the same pattern behaves. Make a sample when the design depends on facing, zipper installation or precise shaping.

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