https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/technical-fabric-for-sewing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:19:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/technical-fabric-for-sewing#post-1507812 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 01:40:16 +0000 elpgal 1507812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just an update: The folk at Rockywoods Outdoor fabrics were very helpful I called them with Laura's description and they steered me in the direction of a poly-cotton ripstop poplin fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/technical-fabric-for-sewing#post-1507411 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:56:21 +0000 elpgal 1507411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, Thank you, I will poke around those sites. The kids are not in water but there is a lot of hiking and muddy play so quick-drying and breathability is what I am looking for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/technical-fabric-for-sewing#post-1507209 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 04:41:15 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1507209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do they need to be ok for use in water, or just quick drying? I think you're loking for men's swimwear fabric, or technical / outdoor fabric.<br /> Some sources:<br /> Rockywoods Outdoor Fabrics <a href="http://www.rockywoods.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.rockywoods.com</a><br /> The Rain Shed <a href="http://www.therainshed.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.therainshed.com</a><br /> Nonspecialist fabric stores also might have some options, but those would be where I'd start. You're probably looking for a ripstop nylon in s medium weight - too thin and it'd be clingy, too hefty and it would be more like something you'd make a back pack out of. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/technical-fabric-for-sewing#post-1507206 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 04:31:56 +0000 elpgal 1507206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to make my son a few pairs of pants (very simple, just elastic waist) because I am having trouble finding anything that fits. He is thin and tall for his age. Only requirements are that the fabric be quick-drying.</p> <p>I am thinking of fabric like this one:<br /><a href="http://www.rei.com/product/877537/rei-joshua-tree-shorts-boys" rel="nofollow">http://www.rei.com/product/877.....horts-boys</a></p> <p>Where can I buy such fabric? Is it easy to work with? If not, would tailors be willing to work with it?</p>