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My new project has barely begun and I am already seeing the challenges ahead! The fabric I have chosen is a Polartec Fleece. I am not sure of the official weight/warmth but can say that it is a rather dense fleece and of a higher quality than others I have seen. I began pinning & cutting my pattern pieces yesterday and noticed immediately that the 1 1/4 inch pins I was using were not quite long enough. In addition they were tearing up my thumb working with the thickness and density of the fabric. I found some 1 1/2" ball headed pins tucked away in my sewing case and these worked through the fabric better and were much easier on my fingers.   Needle choice was also a question. The above are special extra sharp needles and were designed for microfiber fabrics. When starting a project like this, it's always good to start with a new needle & make sure you are using the proper type.  I will be using 100% poly thread for this project. It is recommended to be used with fleece. |