Huh? \u00a0What’s a muslin and why do I need it? \u00a0What is a sloper? \u00a0What does any of this have to do with design? \u00a0I could not believe so many people on the internet knew about these things and I didn’t! \u00a0I went to school for fashion. \u00a0It was 30 or so years ago, but, I went. \u00a0I should know something about these things, right? \u00a0Oh, yeah, it was fashion marketing. \u00a0That does make a difference. \u00a0So, I’ve done some research. \u00a0I’ve found that I was using all these things and did not even know about it!<\/p>\n
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A muslin has less to do with muslin fabric than it has to do with preventing a mishap with the beautiful fabric you are dying to make something with. \u00a0This actually takes practice and a lot of trial and error. \u00a0I was lucky and didn’t mess anything up or actually need to use a muslin until I had gotten pretty confident in my sewing. \u00a0I didn’t take risks. \u00a0Boring! \u00a0I make “wearable” muslins. \u00a0Mainly because, my time is precious. \u00a0But, a little more because I am cheap and do not want to waste my expensive ($6 a yard fabric). \u00a0I buy flawed fabric online for under two dollars. \u00a0I find it at Girl Charlee<\/a> online and Walmart locally. \u00a0I use these because I don’t feel guilty messing up my garments. \u00a0I tend to adjust the pattern as I sew instead of when I cut. \u00a0I’m just too excited for new clothes! \u00a0I try the clothing on and then add fabric to make it fit, or make the seams bigger to make the fit better.<\/p>\n