Use Expert Help to Alter or Sew Heavy Wool Fabrics
A well-tailored, properly fitted suit in a heavier fabric may be needed when we still need to look smart for work and the weather is turning cold.
Although home dressmaking is growing in popularity making a good job of creating an outfit in a heavy fabric takes a special skill that may be beyond the equipment or the abilities of a home dressmaker.
The material can stretch and bag and all woollen suits need to be lined.
This can be a challenge for a home dressmaker and it might be better if it is made up and properly fitted by an expert tailor or dressmaker.
If a wool suit is to be worn frequently it is a good idea to have more than one to keep the shape for longer.
If buying a wool suit ready made it is still worth the investment of having properly done alterations to ensure it fits perfectly.
Wool fabrics come in a variety of weights and weaves.
The most popular ones for suiting include pure wool worsteds, which are typically used for men's suits.
Felted wool is fabric that is not woven but is a warm, heavy, sturdy and long lasting fabric typically used for winter coats.
Herringbone woollens have a their zigzag weaving pattern and Lincoln wool is made of very strong, high quality wool from sheep whose fleece contains long fibres.
It is often compared to mohair.
There are also ways of preserving the life of outfits made from wool.
These outfits should never be ironed unless it is done using a damp cloth between the fabric and the iron because ironing straight onto the fabric creates shiny patches.
The temperature of the iron should also be moderate and not hot.
Creases can be minimised by ensuring the suit is always stored on a hanger and if some creases have been created during storage a useful way of removing them is to hang the suit on a shower curtain rung and run the hot water for a few minutes to create steam.
This will clean the wool and remove wrinkles.
Wool needs cleaning less frequently than other fabrics and it is preferable to have woollen suits steam cleaned rather than dry cleaned because the chemicals can damage the fabric over time.
Using a brush or a lint roller regularly also helps to keep the fabric clean and free of dirt particles.
Properly made by an expert tailor or dressmaker and well cared for a suit can last its owner for many years and remain looking good.
Although home dressmaking is growing in popularity making a good job of creating an outfit in a heavy fabric takes a special skill that may be beyond the equipment or the abilities of a home dressmaker.
The material can stretch and bag and all woollen suits need to be lined.
This can be a challenge for a home dressmaker and it might be better if it is made up and properly fitted by an expert tailor or dressmaker.
If a wool suit is to be worn frequently it is a good idea to have more than one to keep the shape for longer.
If buying a wool suit ready made it is still worth the investment of having properly done alterations to ensure it fits perfectly.
Wool fabrics come in a variety of weights and weaves.
The most popular ones for suiting include pure wool worsteds, which are typically used for men's suits.
Felted wool is fabric that is not woven but is a warm, heavy, sturdy and long lasting fabric typically used for winter coats.
Herringbone woollens have a their zigzag weaving pattern and Lincoln wool is made of very strong, high quality wool from sheep whose fleece contains long fibres.
It is often compared to mohair.
There are also ways of preserving the life of outfits made from wool.
These outfits should never be ironed unless it is done using a damp cloth between the fabric and the iron because ironing straight onto the fabric creates shiny patches.
The temperature of the iron should also be moderate and not hot.
Creases can be minimised by ensuring the suit is always stored on a hanger and if some creases have been created during storage a useful way of removing them is to hang the suit on a shower curtain rung and run the hot water for a few minutes to create steam.
This will clean the wool and remove wrinkles.
Wool needs cleaning less frequently than other fabrics and it is preferable to have woollen suits steam cleaned rather than dry cleaned because the chemicals can damage the fabric over time.
Using a brush or a lint roller regularly also helps to keep the fabric clean and free of dirt particles.
Properly made by an expert tailor or dressmaker and well cared for a suit can last its owner for many years and remain looking good.
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