Sage Crushed Velvet Knit

Subtle & muted sage green crushed velvet knit, deadstock from an LA designer. Crushed velvet is twisted and flattened while wet, resulting in an overall random vertical soft crinkle and an appealing irregular texture. Lightweight with a soft velvety hand, silky smooth on the back side, a fluid drape with crosswise stretch, and excellent recovery. Cut for nap. A fabric to dress up or down; right for a top, t-shirt, dress, skirt, cardigan, hoodie, jacket, kimono, or soft pants. 

Do NOT put in the dryer as the heat can erase the texture.

Sewing & Pressing Tips:
Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving ¾” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads. Or, mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power. The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew. My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little-known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose.

Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.

poly/spandex (educated guess)
45"