Fabrics
Fabrics are a weakness for most tailors. After all, it's so hard to resist when they are so fascinating in their colours and patterns. Then the thought immediately comes to mind - how do I make a dress or skirt? Online fabrics are a great way to get everything from the comfort of your home at the best price. Have an idea and looking for the right one? We can offer you a wide selection.
The online shop Darau.lt specialises in a wide range of fabrics. Many years of experience with fabrics and a wide range of suppliers with whom we work enable us to help make most customers' ideas come true.
Here you will find a wide range of fabrics for clothing, such as knitwear, velvet, velour, satin, eco-leather, fleece, gabardine, guipure, scales, linen, faux fur, coats, jackets, denim, muslin, chiffon, tulle, wool, as well as for technical, decorative and home purposes.
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Fabric types and assortment
Since the selection of various materials is extremely wide, it is worth getting to know what their types are and what they are used for. With more knowledge, it will be much easier to choose the most suitable one.
· Velvet and velor. Velvet is shiny, shiny. The velor is soft, covered with short hair, non-glossy, matte. They are mostly made of synthetic fibers, but natural ones such as silk, wool, cotton can also be used. Suitable for sewing clothes, interior details, decorations, furniture upholstery.
· Jackets. They are used for sewing various outdoor clothes and jackets. They are often waterproof and windproof.
· < /span>Jacquard. Can be thinner, thicker. Used for clothes, home textiles, tablecloths. They are distinguished by their texture and patterns. They are luxurious, used both in sewing clothes and in the production of furniture upholstery, carpets, interior details.
· Coats. Thicker, made of various fibers. Used for coats, vests and other products.
· Viscose. They are made from wood cellulose, so they are classified as natural. These are of high quality and suitable for sewing various clothes.
· Cotton. Natural, soft, durable, high quality. A variety of plain and variegated canvas, canvas, satin, gauze, flannels, impil are used for embroidery of bedding and home textiles. Poplin, cotton with elastane, muslin and other summer fabrics are perfect for sewing light, warm season clothes.
Linen. They are valued for their naturalness and unique properties: they absorb moisture well, they cool. They are durable and strong. Crumpled up in style. It is made from the stalks of the flax plant. Wide use: for clothes, interior details, bedding and other products.
· Suits. These are plain, checkered, patterned, of various compositions and thicknesses. Used for stylish suits, jackets, trousers, skirts.
· Lined. They are indispensable when sewing jackets, classic dresses, skirts, etc. They are also used to fill knitted clothes. Can be made from synthetic fibers (acetate, polyester) or from natural ones, e.g. viscose. Elastane is often used for elasticity. Liners are often quite cheap.
· Kids. Various knitwear, poplins, canvases and others, which are dotted with childish, playful drawings and patterns. Mostly made of cotton or cotton, polyester, elastane.
· < /span> Woolen ones. These are highly valued and are mostly used in the cold season when warmer clothes are needed. Made from sheep and other animal wool. Soft, gentle, durable, retains heat well. Merino wool products are highly valued for their unique properties. One of the most luxurious wool fabrics is cashmere, which is made from the wool of cashmere goats. These fabrics and knitwear are used to sew various clothes.
· Waffle and terry cloth Perfect for sewing towels and robes. Cotton will provide a complete feeling of comfort and absorb moisture well.
· Serif . There are various designs, patterns, textures. They are used for sewing clothes, covering furniture. Extremely soft and pleasant to the touch.
· Atlas. It has a shine, a shine. It is used to create clothes, interior details, decorations. Made from synthetic fibers, silk or blends.
· Faux leather . Thinner leather, also called eco-leather, is used for sewing clothes because it is elastic and clothes from it wear well. It can also be used to create various accessories and clothing details. Thick, furniture artificial leather is mostly used for furniture upholstery, car and motorcycle seats, backpacks, handbags and other products.
Organza. Translucent, has some shimmer. Mostly made of synthetic fiber. Used for decorating, clothes and other ideas.
· Felt, felt or otherwise felt. It is usually made of synthetic fiber or wool. Synthetic felt is perfect for various handicrafts, and wool can also be used in the production of hats.
· Tapestry. Thicker, stronger, longer lasting. It is used for covering furniture, sewing cushions and other products. Made of synthetic fibers, wool, cotton.
· Technical. These are non-woven fabrics, adhesives for straightening and packing clothes. Camshal, sintepon, wool and cotton batting work well as filling and padding.
· < /span>Water resistant. Suitable for outdoor furniture, patio curtains, cushions, canopies, side walls, animal beds, backpacks, awnings, curtains, etc. It is the best protection against rain and wind. There are different thicknesses, stiffnesses, hardnesses. Made from synthetic fibers according to special technologies.
What is important to consider when choosing fabrics?
1 . Purpose and purpose. First of all, you need to know what it will be needed for, clothes, bedding, curtains, quilts or other products? Materials differ in their properties and methods of use.
2. Convenience. It is worth paying attention to softness, softness, air permeability, ability to absorb and evaporate moisture, etc. After evaluating these features, you will choose the most comfortable one.
3. < !--[endif]-->Composition. Cotton, linen, wool, silk are valued for their composition and air permeability. They absorb moisture well. Synthetics, which are made of polyester, nylon, are popular for their easy maintenance and durability. They are also available much cheaper because they are not that expensive to manufacture.
4. Gramature. When choosing online, pay attention to the indicated grammar. It is usually indicated in square meters. This means that 1 square meter weighs x gr. The grammage of light, thin, summer ones is usually 30 - 150 gr/sq.m. Medium suit, curtains 150 - 300gr/sq.m. The grammage of coats and other thick, heavy items starts from 300gr/m2
5. Design. Color, pattern, texture are also no less important, because this also determines the final result.
6. Maintenance. Proper maintenance is essential. The more responsible she is, the longer the sewn product will last. Cotton and linen tend to shrink, so you need to pay attention to this before sewing.
< span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7. Budget. Decide how much money you are ready to spend on materials and choose accordingly.
Online Fabric Selection
Not only sewing supplies, but also materials can be purchased in online stores. Various colors, patterns, Italian and imported, they await their seamstress and the chance to be transformed into something special. Nowadays, it is not at all necessary to live in Kaunas in order to purchase goods for sewing. We will deliver all fabrics, accessories for sewing and other goods quickly and conveniently to any corner of Lithuania, whether it is Vilnius, Kaunas or Klaipėda.