12 Types of Cotton Fabric: A Complete Guide for Sewists

Looking to save on fabric? Check out the discounts Seamwork members get at dozens of indie fabric shops worldwide! https://tinyurl.com/9y3u2w47 Learn even more about my favorite summer fabrics (and how to sew them) by watching this video next: https://youtu.be/Ys0WuTDXVzE?feature=shared In today’s video, we’re talking about one of the most common warm-weather fabrics: cotton! Learn the difference between the many types of cotton fabric you can buy, and how to pair them with the right projects so you don’t end up with clothes that feel stiff, cheap, or just a little off. I’ll share what to look for (and what to avoid) so your cotton projects always make you proud. *Video Chapters* 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Voile & Lawn 01:40 - Quilting Cotton 03:24 - Poplin 04:28 - Shirting & Oxford 05:33 - Eyelet 06:43 - Denim 07:55 - Canvas 09:17 - Seersucker 10:11 - Cotton Gauze 11:53 - Stretch Cotton Wovens 13:02 - Cotton Knits 14:22 - Bonus: Organic Cotton I'm wearing: 👆 Seamwork Chantelle: https://www.seamwork.com/pdf-sewing-patterns/chantelle-princess-seam-shirt-dress *I think you’ll enjoy these videos:* ▶️ https://youtu.be/Ys0WuTDXVzE?feature=shared ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrFbGSkAEcA&t=2s ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y3Gl1PRbZE&list=PLpd77NK_Xi98KDRPV_S7iKOJ59LPLLBxv&index=6&t=6s ‼️ *YouTube subscribers get a 50% off LIFETIME discount when you join at:* https://www.seamwork.com/go/youtube50 ‼️ 🛍️ *FABRIC DEALS* 🛍️ Seamwork members save up to 20% at fabric shops worldwide: https://www.seamwork.com/deals *FREE DOWNLOADS* 🔗 Download FREE patterns: https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/free 🔗 Use this fitting journal to sew clothes that fit your body: https://promo.seamwork.com/free-fit-journal/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=free-fit-journal&utm_content=05152025 🔗 Stay organized with this sewing planner: https://promo.seamwork.com/free-planner/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=free-planner&utm_content=05152025 🔗 Set up