Gearing up for spring sports

Gearing up for spring sports

Spring is right around the corner and that means the commencement of spring sports! We have tons of different Sport Meshes over at Fabric and Sewing, perfect for making your own jersey, athletic bag, or any other sport related project you could think of!

Football Mesh

As the name suggests, Football Mesh is the material that those big football jerseys are made of! Whether you’re looking to create your own unique jersey, or you simply don’t want to shell out the big bucks for an official one, we offer a variety of colors to fulfill your creative needs.

Micro Mesh

A much finer hole, micro mesh is perfect for crafting those team jerseys like you would find at store. If you’ve ever held a basketball jersey, this is the same material.

Mesh Knit

A less sporty (less slick) version of the micro mesh is our Mesh Knit which comes with our without silicon.

Mock Mesh

We have a TON of different types of Mock Mesh. Here they are from lightest to heaviest:

Dimple: 6.5oz

It's what Sara over at Pinklily Doggie Designs used to craft fantastic dog sports jersey!

We also offer Mock Mesh in:

Regular Weight: 7.5 oz

Shiny Regular Weight: 7.5 oz

60% Nylon / 40% Micro Polyester: 7.5 oz

Heavy: 9.5oz

Micro Pointelle

Walking the line between mesh and fabric, Micro Pointelle is a soft textile with minuscule holes to allow better breathability. This is more of a baseball jersey material.

King Mesh

King mesh is named for the largeness of its hole. It’s less of a jersey material, but would be perfect for sewing pockets into an athletic bag or even adding a fun accent to a jersey - I'm thinking sleeves, a pocket, or even a sexy open back look!

Don't forget to check out our Team Anti-Pill Polar Fleece and Cotton Sheeting Fabric as well! Perfect for snuggly blankets, warm jackets, quilts, and more!

Hot Fabrics at Fabric & Sewing

We sell all sorts of fabric here at Fabric and Sewing, but sometimes we notice that we’re seeing more and more of certain fabrics coming across our desks. Lately we’ve noticed four types of fabric in particular:

Charmeuse: Burgundy & Ivory

Maybe it’s because Valentine’s Day is fast approaching but our charmeuse satins have been flying off the shelves recently. Burgundy and Ivory have been particularly popular.

Fishnets & Spider Mesh

Fishnets have also been hugely popular. The most ordered style is our Medium Hole Fishnet in Nylon, but another crowd favorite is our funky Spider Mesh!

Our Most Popular Fishnet!

Lace

While one particular variety of lace hasn’t caught our attention, lace in general is being bought with increasing regularity. Some of our favorites are the Flower With Leaf Stretch Lace and Small Daisy Flower Stretch Lace.

 

Sport Meshes

We’re not sure if it was the Super Bowl that sparked an increase of interest in our Sport Meshes, or if it’s the impending commencement of spring sports. Regardless, we’ve seen a large variety of colors and styles passing through our doors recently, making us wonder at all the wonderfully colorful jerseys that must be out there around the country.

Headband Ear-Warmer

Don’t know what to do with that extra fleece from your holiday presents? Fear not, we’ve got a great project that’ll help you use some of those leftovers, and keep you warm at the same time! The best part? Since fleece doesn’t fray, these are totally do-able even if you don’t have a sewing machine (or if you just don’t feel like pulling it out)!

Firstly, you’re going to want to decide how wide you want your headband to be. I like it nice and wide so that my ears are fully covered. You can also taper the cut so that it’s wider around your ears and thinner elsewhere. You can use the templates that the girls over at Six Sisters were kind enough to provide, or make your own.

You can sew the edges for a more finished look, but it is not necessary and I, for one, chose not to. To complete the wrap, you can either sew on a button and cut a hole at the desired spot (or spots if you want it to be adjustable), or you can glue the ends together, which is what I did. Just wrap the fabric around your head where you would like it to lie, and then mark or make a note of where to attach the two sides. I'm weird and wear my ear warmers with the small part at the crown of my head (it covers my ears better) but most prefer the opposite. If you're going for a button, it definitely looks somewhat silly with the button on the top of your head, though you could potentially hide it with a bow or something.

Time for the fun part - adornments. You can make flowers, bows, or leave your headband plain – the choice is yours!

To make a bow, cut out two strips of fabric (roughly looking like two vases stacked on top of each other), one slightly larger than the other. Six sisters includes templates for bows, and Delia Creates  has instructions on how to make both bows and flowers (!).

I went with a bow because it’s at my (very low) skill level. You just glue the end each piece together, stack the smaller piece on the larger one, and wrap the rectangular piece around the middle of both of them. Then simple glue your bow onto your wrap. Most like it slightly off center, around your temple, but the choice is yours.