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The Minerva Core Range Soft Touch Crepe in Teal is designed for garment sewers looking for a versatile, lightweight fabric that combines an elegant fluid drape with everyday practicality. It is an ideal choice for creating blouses, skirts, and dresses that require soft texture and movement, though crafters should note that as a budget-friendly option, the weave may occasionally show slight imperfections or color variations between production batches.
| Model Part Number | SoftCrepe-New-112 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Minerva Core Range |
Yes, though the fluid drape can make it slightly slippery, it is very forgiving to sew and does not fray excessively.
Yes, if you are sewing collars, cuffs, or button plackets, use a lightweight fusible interfacing to provide structure.
Absolutely. It works beautifully as a main fabric or as a soft, non-static lining for other garments.
The 100% polyester composition is generally color-fast, but it is best to wash with like colors in cold water.
The crepe is generally opaque, though very light colors may require a lining depending on your preference for coverage.
Use a rotary cutter on a self-healing mat and weigh down pattern pieces instead of using pins.
Switch to a new, sharp universal needle or a microtex needle size 70/10.
Reduce your machine thread tension and ensure the presser foot pressure is set to light.
To prepare this fabric, machine wash on a gentle cycle to account for any initial shrinkage. Always use a fine-gauge sewing machine needle, such as a size 70/10 or 80/12, to prevent the fabric from pulling or snagging during construction. When ironing, use a synthetic setting to protect the polyester fibers from melting or becoming shiny. Due to the 110cm width, ensure you calculate your yardage carefully before laying out your pattern pieces, as you may need more fabric than you would for standard 145cm-150cm width rolls.
