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Sewing and working with Suede
or Ultra Suede (Fabric to look like suede)
Handmade Reversible
Jacket: one side fleece, one side Ultra suede fabric. |
| About Suede -
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Real Suede fabric
is actually the opposite side of leather. It is for the advanced
seamstress. Ultra suede, as shown above, is much easier to work with
and can be used for many things. If you are a beginner seamstress or
designer, I suggest you work with ultra suede. It is a wonderful
soft fabric that gives beautiful results when sewn together properly. |
| Uses for Suede -
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Suede fabric is
mostly used in jackets, vests, hats, gloves, and skirts. |
| Average Cost - |
Real suede can be
quite costly. Ultra suede is much more economical and can be used
for making more things. |
| Comments -
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Ultra suede
is a great fall/winter fabric to work with and comes in many colors which
can usually be found at fabric stores during the cooler months. Real
suede is made from an animal "hide" which it's uses in the olden days were
to sit on for warmth and comfort, or to wrap around you to keep warm.
If you make a garment from real suede keep in mind it's main purpose is to
keep one warm. Also your garment should be lined as you do not want real
suede against your skin as it could cause an irritation. |
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Suede- leather
with the flesh side outward and rubbed up to make a velvety nap
Fabric like Suede (Ultra suede) - a
woven fabric that looks like suede
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