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title: "Bibi body block: Fabric Options"
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maintainers:
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- Jonathan Haas
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Bibi is by default designed as a close-fitting top and is best suited to knit fabrics with some stretch, such as jersey.
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2024-05-17 16:30:40 +02:00
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If your main fabric is elastic enough, can use strips of it to finish the waistband, armholes/cuffs and neck opening.
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Alternatively, you can also use rib fabric or store-bought strips of knit binding.
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<Tip>
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If you're new to sewing, interlock jersey is nice to work with, as it doesn't roll up.
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Prefer jersey with a few percent spandex for better recovery.
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Fabric weights can also help you make your choice.
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A weight of 130-200 grams per square meter (or 4-6 ounces per square yard) is likely to be about right for a basic shirt.
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</Tip>
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<Note>
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Woven fabrics with good drape and thicker fabrics such as sweat could also work.
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Increase all ease settings to around 15% and ensure the neck hole is large enough to fit a head through.
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Alternatively, you can also attach a zipper or buttons to the front or back to make it easier to put on.
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</Note>
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