Sandra On Denim
Sandra was recently invited to do a Guest Column by our friends at BurdaStyle.
In the column, “Sandra Betzina on Denim, Can’t find jeans that fit? – MAKE YOUR OWN!” , Sandra gives her expert advice on pre-washing denim, what weight is best and what type of needle to use when working with this popular fabric! Click on the link above to view the article.
hello Sandra, great blog and Thank you for the invaluable advice. In term of washing denim, how would you avoid breaking the fabric fibers? It always happens to me. I would like to use some hemp denim I purchased a while ago. However, it is so ‘heavy duty’ in term of thickness that I am pretty sure it won’t survive a wash (nor a third as you suggest above) and I will get those awfull broken fibers which will resist the iron steam. It would be great if you could give me a hint. Many thanks!
If you buy a good quality 100% denim in a 14 ounce weight this thread breaking problem will disappear. Stonemountain and Daughter in Berkeley California has some terrific denim. Buy the one without lycra. You can call them since everybody in the store sews.
Good luck, Sandra