I'm Sari and I'm Haley and this is Seamwork Radio.

Welcome back to Seamwork Radio where we share practical ideas for building a creative process

so you can sew with intention and joy. And today I'm talking about something a little extra

special. Choosing fabrics for those big events and special occasions in our with intention and joy. And today I'm talking about something a little extra special,

choosing fabrics for those big events and special occasions in our lives. So I'm going to cover

five questions you can ask yourself to make sure you're picking the right fabric for your own

special occasion garment that you're making. So whether it's a wedding, if it's a fancy party,

upcoming holidays, make you want to feel like

you're at your best, the fabric you choose can really make or break your outfit. And while it's

tempting to go straight for that really luxurious silk or that stunning velvet, it can also get

really expensive. So there are a few important factors to consider before you

make your decision, especially when it's costing you quite a bit of money. So in this episode,

I'm going to share five key things to keep in mind when you're choosing fabrics for special occasions.

All right. So let's get started and dive right into these tips.

Okay, so these are the five questions.

I think you should ask yourself when you're picking out that fabric for your special occasion garment.

The first one is lighting.

So how will your fabric look under different lights?

So that's my first tip.

Ask yourself about the lighting at the event. The way your

fabric looks under different lighting conditions can completely transform your outfit. So it's

something that's really worth thinking about. For example, if your event is outdoors and it's in

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