The outer fabric, lining, and interlining (if used) are each of a different fabric, easily distinguishable from each other. Each piece is illustrated on the sewing instruction sheet, with notches or clips to help match pieces before stitching. The precut kit comes with all the necessary notions and fabric already cut to size. There are two basic types of outerwear kits: precut and uncut. However, if you choose not to use a kit, be sure the necessary insulation material and notions are available. You may find that a kit will be less expensive. Materials for garments may be purchased in kits or as individually selected yardage. Sewing outerwear may be less expensive than buying it, saving 50% or more compared to the retail price. Sewing outerwear can also be fun and creative, and you will have a garment that doesn’t look like a hundred others. It’s certainly much easier than sewing a tailored jacket: there is no interfacing and the zippers are exposed. Sewing outerwear is different from sewing more conventional garments. Making Outerwear with Down or Polyester FiberfillĬollege of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, New Mexico State UniversityĪuthor, Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, New Mexico State University.
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