How Can I Buy Jean Fabric?

Jeans are made from a variety of denim fabrics.

Jeans are traditionally made of denim fabric, which comes in a variety of weights and blends. This allows for a greater variety of jeans, and can be tailored to different seasons. The fabric itself is available from a variety of online and bricks-and-mortar stores. There are a few things that need to be considered before deciding what type of jean fabric to buy.

Instructions

Instructions

1. Decide the purpose of the jean fabric. Is it for work or for a social occasion? Will the fabric be used to make clothing or for something else? These things need to be determined in order to purchase the correct weight and blend of fabric. For instance, a work jean would need to be made of a heavier fabric so that it is more durable. A dress, on the other hand, would work better with a lightweight denim. If the fabric is used to make a slipcover for a piece of furniture it would also need to be made with a durable weight and blend.

2. Consider the various blends of jean fabric. Traditionally, denim was made only of cotton. However, it is now being blended with polyesters and Lycra, which can make it lighter and more versatile. Stretch denim, made from cotton and Lycra, is best suited for dresses and slacks, where the extra give to the fabric is handy for tailoring and good for comfort. This fabric is generally light to medium in weight. Bull denim is 100 percent cotton and is best used for trousers and jackets. This is medium to heavy in weight, which performs well for work clothes.

3. Decide on a color. While most people think of indigo blue for jeans, denim fabric is available in a wide variety of colors and prints. The key here is to think about where the finished pieces will be worn or how they will be used.

4. Visit local fabric shops. Since denim and jeans are widely worn just about everywhere, stores often carry a selection of denim in different weights, blends and colors. This also gives the opportunity to feel the various weights and blends. If the right fabric cannot be found locally, access online retailers to see what they offer.

References

• Denver Fabrics: Facts About Denim
• Hancock Fabrics: Denim
• Denver Fabrics: Denim Fabrics