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Q I’ve treated myself to a new jumpsuit pattern but I’ve never made one before and don’t know what to choose for the fabric – what should I look for?
A When choosing fabric, remember it needs to be comfy and breathable. If you love bold. Play around before you cut out the pattern to make sure you make the most of the fabulous colours and design of the print. If you don’t want to go quite so bold then a quilting weight Liberty cotton would also look stunning. Cotton jersey will also be comfortable and stylish, but remember to check the stretch on the fabric (there should be a guide on your pattern) and use a ballpoint needle while constructing. Another choice is laundered linen; take a look at the lovely linen and linen mix selection at . Remember, linen creases, so if you want to avoid that go for a viscose linen mix.
