Deadstock
Discover these drop dead gorgeous fabrics, trims, and buttons with limited stock—Shop now before they’re gone forever! Deadstock is surplus material from a mill’s production run. Purchasing deadstock prevents these fabulous, limited-stock items from being sent to landfills, making them a more sustainable option. Keep in mind—once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Discover these drop dead gorgeous fabrics, trims, and buttons with limited stock—Shop now before they’re gone forever! Deadstock is surplus material from a mill’s production run. Purchasing deadstock prevents these fabulous, limited-stock items from being sent to landfills, making them a more sustainable option. Keep in mind—once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Tricot Fabric Projects
Due to its many wonderful properties, tricot fabric is a great option for the following projects:
- Lingerie
- Swimwear
- Activewear
- Dancewear
- Costumes
Advantages of Using Tricot Fabric
Using tricot has many advantages. It offers exceptional stretch and elasticity, plus it provides drape and fluidity that add a style component. As far as apparel, one of the most common uses of tricot fabric, it allows for comfortable, moisture-wicking clothes that don’t typically fray.
Supplies You Need with Tricot Fabric
- Thread: Polyester thread is a great choice when it comes to tricot fabric due to its excellent stretching capabilities.
- Sewing Needle: Ballpoint needles help prevent snagging when it comes to stretch fabric.
- Pins, clips, and pin cushion: Fine ballpoint pins or sewing clips are necessary for keeping your tricot fabric in place while sewing. A pin cushion provides a place to safely store your pins.
- Scissors or Rotary Cutter: Since tricot is stretchy, sharp scissors or a rotary cutter are important for cutting clean lines.
- Seam Ripper: LIke with any sewing project, a seam ripper is great for correcting mistakes while sewing tricot fabric.
- Iron and Ironing Board: Keep your tricot fabric aligned and crisp while sewing with an iron. Keep it on a low heat to avoid damaging the fabric.