What's the Deal with Stretch Percentage? – So Sew English Fabrics

When reading a pdf pattern, the description will often mention a stretch percentage recommendation. And if you're like me, at first you may have wondered what in the world that means.  Today, we will demystify this term so the next time you see it you can feel confident and ready with knowledge. What is stretch percentage? Stretch percentage is the amount of “give” a fabric possesses when held in a fixed position and stretched in the opposite direction. Woven fabrics generally have very little give. On the bias they do have a little, but today we are going to focus on knit fabrics. Types of stretch Mechanical stretch is the natural stretch a knit fabric has based on the way it is constructed. Knit fabrics are constructed from a single thread knitted into interlocking loops, giving the fabric its stretch. So, even if the material does
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