Looking for custom (fabric not print) made super soft and stretchy (velour/velvet/etc) mens boxers due to pelvic nerve damage. Whatever is the best fabric. Any ideas on who can do and what fabric is best?

I ordered velour boxers from a company called 2Xist but they are out of stock. I had to turn the boxers inside out and wear with the velour against my skin. I have tried bamboo cotton (and satin and a few other fabrics) but they are a distant 2nd and third for softness. Anyone know of a person/company that does such a thing? Nerve damage and super sensitivity in my pelvis from a procedure gone wrong - any friction or "glancing blows" make walking and moving uncomfortable. Hence, looking for custom made super soft boxers. Appreciate any input. Thanks!

I’m looking for ribbing fabric for sewing sweatshirts. I’m interested in streetwear fabrics and premium quality denim, especially in washed colors.

Hi everyone,

I've had this king-sized blue blanket my entire life, and I’m trying to figure out what fabric it’s made of to find a similar one. It’s very thin, and each side is distinct:

• Soft Side: This side has a brushed or napped texture with short, hair-like fibers sticking out. It feels incredibly soft and has a cozy, worn-in quality.
• Other Side: This side is slightly stiffer and less soft. It has a textured, almost woven feel, providing contrast to the softer side.

Im not totally sure how to add pictures, please let me know if I need to reupload link! https://imgur.com/a/baltAyM

I have a favorite sherpa-lined flannel shirt that’s seen some things, and an area by one of the elbows has 3 rips close to each other. I’d like to patch it, but I’m not sure what to use. I was thinking about using something like tenacious tape, but apparently that’s not for cotton-type fabrics. I have no sewing skills or experience; I just want to save my favorite winter over-shirt. Help! (And thank you!)

I got a vintage Zegna sweater for my birthday last year and have only worn it a handful of times. It hasn’t been washed yet because the label says dry clean only and I’m pretty sure it’s mostly wool, so there’s no smell or dirt on it at the moment. I’m not sure what to do to clean this sweater or how often to clean it. Any advice?

guys im a bit confused coz ive got this red tee but i want to dye it darker. ive done like a lot of research and they all say smth different. like should i just use black dye and let it sit for a shorter amt of time than usual and expect it to be a dark red by the end of it? or should i use dark green coz it'll cancel out the red apparently and make it black.

So ive been attempting to form a good (cheap) cold weather packet and i came across uniqlo's "heattech" line of clothing which are supposedly warm. I want to get em but the blend is 32% acrylic and ive heard that acrylic is bad. So there is the question, is acrylic actually bad? Are acrylic blends better? What about acrylic lined with cotton or layered? Just overall is this clothing liable to cause health issues? Thanks yall!!

It reads “processed with amuno or amono to resist moth damage” I was curious what it was but can’t find anything online.

I'm currently trying to weatherproof an aerial drone, and I had the idea to span all open areas of the design with weather resistant fabric that is mounted either with velcro tape or through some kind of clamping mechanism.

However, I don't know what kind of fabric to use. Maybe someone can make a recommendation.

It should meet the following requirements (in order of significance):

• Rain proof, or at least resistant. It doesn't need to withstand heavy rain of longer periods of normal rain.
• Low wind resistance.
• Lightweight.
• Reflective, shouldn't heat up too much in direct sunlight.
• Flexible

I believe that especially the second point (low wind resistance) will be a problem, as most weather resistant clothing will aim for the opposite. However, it is also paramount to my case, as high wind resistance will negatively influence airborne stability and hinder the cooling airflow for the electronics it covers.

Hey everyone, I need some advice! I just got my soccer team jersey, but it’s an adult medium, and I’m really an adult small. It’s way too baggy, and I can’t stand baggy jerseys. I like them to fit tighter, not super tight, but just enough so I can feel them on me and they don’t hang loose.

Here’s the problem: 1. The jersey goes too far below my waist, so it feels like it’s stuck there and awkwardly long. 2. The sides are too loose and far away from my body, so it feels like I’m swimming in it instead of it fitting snugly around my torso.

I’d love some advice on how to fix this! Should I try to alter it myself, take it to a tailor, or is there a way to shrink it (even though it’s polyester)? Has anyone dealt with this before?

Any tips, tricks, or tutorials would be amazing. Thanks so much!

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hey yall, i want to dye a white crewneck sweatshirt a sort of washed/vintage blue color, see the picture for reference: https://imgur.com/a/awINr8Y

i plan on using rit dye for the project since i am familiar with it. there are two colors that are close to the color thats the same in the picture. denim blue, which is an all purpose dye, and smokey blue, which is a dyemore for synthetics dye.

the shirt is 100% cotton, so i know i would typically use the all purpose dye, but the swatch for the synthetics looks like it gives that mineral wash texture.

is there a specific technique i should do when dying the shirt to get that look? ive thought about just not mixing it while in the hot water, but that might be too much?

what are y’all’s suggestions? thanks!!

I have an old overcoat that kind of just hangs limply on my shoulders. It is about 20 years old, but other than having somewhat lost its shape it is in good condition (color and stitching are all still good). Is there a way to get it to feel a little fresher/stiffer? I generally like the cut, and I still like the plaid pattern.

It is 60% cotton, 28% viscose, 12% wool.

Thanks!

I’ve been looking for a stretchy breathable fabric for making underwear. Antibacterial properties would be great, too.

I’ve been using power mesh but it’s just OK and I’m not certain it is as durable as I’d like.

Any advice is appreciated!

Just read where polyester in clothing easily breaks into micro fibers and inhaled in body.

I have a Prada vest that I got from a thrift store that is a cotton/polyurethane​ blend. The fabric feels almost oily and a little sticky. It's hard to describe. There are also areas that are lighter, and almost look bleached compared to the rest. These areas feel dry.

Pictures here: https://imgur.com/a/rOPI7fF

Any idea what's going on and how to clean it up?

I’m restoring a phonograph from the 1930’s. The turntable, tone arm, etc. are mounted on a piece of plywood with a thin fabric wrapped around it. It looks like glue was brushed over the fabric to make it adhere. I’m hoping to figure out what kind it is so I can replace it. Can anyone figure out what it might be from these pictures? Thanks!

https://imgur.com/a/jj1RffJ

Long story short

I’m 23 acoustic and for some reason love the feel of clothing tags/ wash labels?

I’ve looked everywhere to buy a literal roll of the stuff and I can’t find anything due to the fact I have no idea what fabric it is?

It’s like a satin coated like material but thicker?

It rubs together really smoothly and doesn’t snag on itself?

Help, I’m buying this as a Christmas present from me, to me 🎁

Not sure if this is the right subreddit. Basically I’m trying to purchase higher quality clothing, but I don’t know much about fabric content. I am looking to buy sweaters that are durable and of good quality, but that are also machine washable/easy to care for. I know all different types of wool, cashmere, etc. are usually the recommendations for higher quality sweaters, but most that I’ve found are dry clean only. Is there a synthetic/natural fiber blend that is of higher quality and durable that allows machine washing and isn’t overly susceptible to pilling? (I know some pilling is inevitable, but I’m sick of the cheap polyester blend stuff that pills after one wear). Looking for recommendations!

I have a pair of grey jeans that i love, but not so much the color, it’s too light for my liking and i have some leftover black hair dye from when i dyed my hair. I’ve never dried to dye my clothes before so apologies if this is dumb😭😭

also apologies if my english is bad, not my first language. Thanks^^

I’m making a knee length denim skirt with a bit of pleating in the back for fullness and butt room. I ordered 7oz denim for the project, but I was disappointed with how thin it was: it felt similar to a flannel shirting. I want something thin enough to pleat nicely but thick enough to have some structure to it.

I’m planning on returning the 7oz stuff so what weight should I look for when I get new fabric? I had a budget in mind of $15/yard but I can spend a bit more if I need to

I have been searching for this kind of fabric desperately over the last days, but cant seem to find it anywhere. Spaced stripes are prefered but regular type of broad stripes will so as well.

Wool and linen prefered, Cotton and Silk are acceptable.

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I'm looking for a machine washable but stiff fabric for a backpack. I want a material similar to what this company Tobiq has. But where can you buy it by the yardage? Another brand, Baggu has machine washable recycled nylon that is more matte and stiff than your average slippery nylon. But again, where to buy this material? Any leads appreciated!

If anyone could give me a point in the right direction that would be great.

I need to find a thick fabric material, preferably 5mm thick for a project I'm working on. And it doesn't need to be soft. I've been looking around but can't seem to find bulk in a thick material that's more than 1mm thick.

I can double up the fabric for thickness if I need to. So the options I need are 3mm, 5mm, or 6mm. Even thicker is fine too i guess.

(For those who want to know) The fabric is supposed to mimic the thickness and material of Kevlar, and the outfit uses quite a lot of it.

Hi all, I’ve been trying to source a material in the UK used in some types of outdoor clothing. Its commonly used in cold swimming style dry robes, as well as smocks made by the likes of Buffalo and Montane. The material consists of a polyester pile on the inside, bonded to a windproof style fabric (such as Pertex) as the outer.

https://www.needlesports.com/Catalogue/Clothing-Footwear/Technical-Clothing/PertexPile-Systems-Buffalo

I’m intending to make some of my own outdoor clothing from this kind of material, but cannot seem to find it anywhere. Does anyone have any idea if this fabric came be bought as the 2 fabrics bonded together, or would I need to source the inner and outer fabrics separately and somehow bond them together myself? Alternative option will be to try to find second hand garments and dissecting them.

Can’t seem to find anyone else asking if a similar question, if they have feel free to send me in that direction!

Thanks in advance :)

Hi everyone, im currently making a jumpsuit and was wondering if the nike windbreaker was single layer or not?

Hello! I got this pattern for a dress that I love! And I ambitiously decided it would be my first sewing project (dw, I know the basics!). The instructions suggest it to be made out of either taffteta, satin, or crepe fabric. I don’t know a lot about the crepe, but the first two I know I should stay away as a beginner as it’ll be difficult to handle.

Would you be able to recommend a fabric I could use that would have the same effect as satin? I’m unable to show a picture, but it’s a backless maxi dress with a slit (very sleek/straight look)

Thank you for indulging in my delulus :)

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone had any tips to soften a zip up hoodie? I bought a merch hoodie but it feels like I`m wearing a canvas tote :( The blend is 55% cotton and 45% polyester. Thank you! :)