#rayon slub fabric

[tradeunofabrics]

Rayon fabric is a versatile and widely used textile that offers various advantages in terms of comfort, drape, and aesthetics. It is a popular choice in the fashion industry and is known for its unique characteristics. Here's a description of rayon fabrics:

Natural origin: Rayon is a semi-synthetic fabric that is derived from natural sources, primarily cellulose from wood pulp. It is considered a regenerated fiber because it undergoes a chemical process to transform the raw materials into a usable fabric.

Soft and comfortable: One of the standout features of rayon fabric is its softness. It has a smooth and silky texture that feels pleasant against the skin, making it a comfortable choice for clothing. Rayon also has excellent breathability, allowing air to flow through the fabric and keeping the body cool.

[stitchinginspace]

This is my latest project, the Fougère Overshirt from Deer&Doe. Believe or not, this was a bit of a palette cleansing project for me. I love the more technical details of a button up shirt (the straight lines! the top stitching!), and because this is an overshirt I didn’t have to worry an iota about fit adjustments.

I also adore this fabric. It’s the Telio viscose/linen slub that all the indie shops seem to carry but name something different. It’s nice and heavy like a linen but it’s got the beautiful drape of a rayon. This particular fabric is from Core Fabrics, a birthday present from my dear husband, and I liked it so much that I’ve already ordered more in the same color to make a matching pair of Genêt Shorts.

So what’s fun about this pattern? There is an abundance of button ups on the pattern market, but there are a few things I find particularly compelling about Fougère:

1. That curved hem! Seriously, the hem is beautiful, and is finished with a facing so it’s relatively easy to achieve a nice result. I’ve sewn the Melilot blouse before, which also features a dramatic hem shape—but that one is not faced and is considerably more challenging to sew. The downside to this method is that serged edges of the facing are visible on the inside of the shirt, so you may want to take extra care matching your thread here. I had fun with it and decided to try out my new “pastel sprinkles” serger thread.

2. The three piece sleeve construction. Unfortunately this is a detail I didn’t manage to get a great photo of (too much drape!), but it certainly was fun to sew! Any excuse to top stitch is a good one IMO, and it also meant that these sleeves feature a “vent” rather than a true placket. Like the hem facing, I found the vent quite a bit easier to sew than a true placket and I very much enjoyed trying a new technique. I do find that the vent wants to gape open, but I think this is because my fabric has so much drape. It’s nothing a small pair of buttons (once I find some) can’t fix.

3. The dropped armholes. I think it’s more obvious in Version B (the cinched jacket view), but since this pattern is intended as an overshirt it features a lower armhole depth to make wearing it over other garments that much easier. Perhaps not what you want in a standard button-up, but for an overshirt/jacket it’s a nice touch.

Of course, you can feel free to take all of this with a grain of salt—I am obligated to mention that Deer&Doe is one of my freelance clients, so I am definitely not an unbiased reviewer. But my sewing time is limited, I have no obligations to make or review this pattern, and given how much time I spend on sewing Instagram and Reddit—I consider myself pretty well-versed on what’s available in the market right now. Which is all to say, I have one short and precious life, and I’m not going to spend it sewing patterns I don’t want to, damnit.

The Details:

Fabric: Textured Viscose Linen from Core Fabrics

Pattern: Fougère Overshirt from Deer&Doe

Size: 38, View A

Adjustments: None

Total Cost: $51

$40 for the fabric (2.5 yards)

$0 for the pattern (approx. $14 USD to purchase)

$1.40 for Dritz button kit

$3 for matching thread

$6.50 for fancy serger thread

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[silkcityfibers]

Avanti Rayon Slub Cone Yarn is a type of yarn made from rayon fibers. Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber derived from natural sources such as wood pulp or bamboo. The term "slub" refers to irregular thickened areas along the yarn, which create a textured or uneven appearance in the finished fabric. Avanti Rayon Slub Cone Yarn is known for its softness, sheen, and drape. It has a luxurious feel and is often used in knitting, weaving, and crochet projects to create lightweight, breathable fabrics with a subtle texture.