Issue 01 · Autumn 2026
Sew by the yard.
An independent magazine about garment fabric: what to buy, how much, where to get it, and how to sew it.
Store ReviewsCover story
The Best Online Fabric Stores (2026)
Ten online fabric stores for garment sewing, compared on what each is best at, shipping, and whether you can return cut fabric. Policies checked Oct 31, 2026.
Read the guide · 11 min →- 02Fabric GuidesFrench Terry vs Fleece: Which for Your Hoodie?French terry and sweatshirt fleece start as the same knit. One step changes how warm, heavy, and durable your hoodie will be. Here is how to choose.
- 03TechniquesHow to Sew Knits Without a SergerSew T-shirts and hoodies on a regular sewing machine: the right needle, a stretch stitch, careful feeding and three ways to hem knits without a coverstitch.
- 04Fabric GuidesBest Fabric for Hoodies and SweatshirtsHow to choose hoodie and sweatshirt fabric by knit type, weight (gsm), fiber, and stretch, plus the ribbing and hood lining you will need.
Four sections.
Everything we publish sits in one of these.
Fabric GuidesWhat a fabric is, how it behaves, and what it is good for.2 stories
Garment ProjectsHoodies, tees and jeans: yardage, pattern picks and planning.1 story
Store ReviewsWhere to buy fabric online, with shipping and return policies checked.1 story
TechniquesCutting, stitching and finishing, one skill at a time.1 story
Buy the fabric for the garment, not the other way round.
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