Guest Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I've decided to make a couple of knitting needle cases. Nothing fancy, just the basic roll-style wraps. I know the fabric needs to be quite thick, but I'm unsure of exactly what type of fabric to buy. I'm going to have a look around John Lewis, but the range is bewildering. Can anyone recommend a fabric? I'm really looking for advice about what it might say on the label - upholstery fabric, furnishing fabric, 100% cotton? What do I need to look for to give the ideal fabric for the job? You know the requirements: thick enough to stop the needles poking out, but not too stiff and bulky, etc etc. I might end up buying online, so I don't want to end up with something not suitable. Any advice would be much appreciated . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansforyou Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I know you want to make your own, but there is a free one in this months simply knitting I'm not up on materials, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I know you want to make your own, but there is a free one in this months simply knitting I'm not up on materials, sorry! Oooh, I'll have a look. Thanks . I'm a bit fussy though, and I've got my mind set on something with a retro feel to the pattern, or maybe something Liberty-esque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy-Lastic Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Why would it have to be thick - it wouldnt need to be if you lined it and you could use some quilting fabric (lovely designs but does tend to be quite thin). Other than that you would be OK with curtain fabric but I wouldnt really use upholstery as its very thick (would make it too bulky and is quite difficult to sew). I dont think it really matters what you make them from so long as it feels reasonably substantial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 That's true. Do you reckon that the quilting fabric lined with a contrasting fabric of the same weight would be alright? Or would I have to put something in between, such as that iron-on interfacing or maybe a thin wadding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy-Lastic Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 That's true. Do you reckon that the quilting fabric lined with a contrasting fabric of the same weight would be alright? Or would I have to put something in between, such as that iron-on interfacing or maybe a thin wadding? I would say some iron on (reasonably lightweight thickness would do the job). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy-Lastic Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Right Im home now having popped into Morrisons for a Simply Knitting and also looking in my SnB - the SnB instructions suggests upholstery fabric - I would say curtain would be better. The freebie from SK (now full of my needles:hihi:) is made from a thickish cotton material and lined with cheapo polyester lining from what I can see. You should be able to get something nice in curtain and use a thin lining, but if you prefer a quilt fabric I would put an interlining/ some batting in as you suggest (probably thicker than I had originally said). This one is made using a pair of jeans whilst this one is made using quilt fabric and thin cotton quilting batting. I think you could choose whatever fabric you fancied but put in some resonable interlining in for needle protection if you use quilt fabric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I've been looking at quilting fabric today. I'm particularly keen on the Rowan Kaffe Fassett range, though it's a bit expensive and I'm not sure how thick it is. Is all quilting fabric much the same in terms of weight/thickness? I might send for a fat quarter and see what it's like. I noticed that the interfacing comes in various thicknesses. Would you suggest light or medium weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitbird Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Next time you're in John Lewis, have a chat to the sewing machine demonstration ladies- the ones in Sheffield know EVERYTHING about fabric - it is quite scary. One of them let me have a go with her cutting board and rotary cutter last time I was in - I wasn't sure if they would be safe for lefties like me. Or get a few scraps from somewhere like Oxfam and have a trial go with different types of fabric, you might even find a dress or something with a retro print to use. (My mum made my PE bag for school out of a dress she got from Oxfam) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy-Lastic Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I've been looking at quilting fabric today. I'm particularly keen on the Rowan Kaffe Fassett range, though it's a bit expensive and I'm not sure how thick it is. Is all quilting fabric much the same in terms of weight/thickness? I might send for a fat quarter and see what it's like. I noticed that the interfacing comes in various thicknesses. Would you suggest light or medium weight? I would have thought a fat quarter would be plenty - then another contrasting one for the lining - quilting fabric is a bit thicker than sheeting. Having rethought I would say at least mediumweight or thin batting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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