Which woven fabrics are easiest to sew when you're learning garment sewing? We cover 6 beginner-friendly options—quilting cotton, lawn and voile, linen, cotton shirting, canvas and denim—with tips for choosing needles, stitch length, laundering and the types of garments each fabric works well for.

New to sewing with apparel fabrics? Let’s start with the basics. Learn the difference between woven and knit fabrics, what fiber content actually tells you, and why two 100% cotton fabrics can behave completely differently

Fall makes us want to kick off some new sewing projects and do a DIY refresh for our closet! If you're looking to boost your style with a handmade fall wardrobe, we have great patterns from Ellie & Mac here, plus fabric suggestions for dresses, tops, pants and light jackets.