Recently we had some difficulty locating our preferred fabric, Alova Suede Cloth, in the proper colors for pixies. Our supply got so low we ended up having to take down our kit listing to keep enough in stock for orders. But alas, I have good news! We managed to locate a new source. And, with all the different fabrics we've been experimenting with as alternatives, we thought we would offer up some of our favorites to you.
We really like how adorable these guys look in Minky Cuddle. It's a super soft and fuzzy fabric that comes in many colors that is pretty easy to sew with. Kids will love to hug and squeeze stuffed creatures made from this stuff. It can be a bit pricey for the Shannon brand compared to others and cheaper options like polar fleece, but it is worth the extra cost. It will hold its shape better then fleece. We are still searching for a slightly darker blue between the two pictured here.
We also tried a few other types of suede cloth with varying results. There are so many types of suede cloth out there. Be sure you are getting one that is fairly sturdy and doesn't fray. We also tried a knit velour. We really like this fabrics very subtle stretch. It holds its shape well and keeps the legs and arms slim on the pixies, while still not wrinkling around curves. However, it is a little frustrating to sew with. It has a tendency to crawl a bit. We also weren't as thrilled with it's faded blue color. Hoping to find this in a slightly brighter blue.
Would love to hear what you think of the new color combos. Still having delays on the House Elf Tutorial. Thank you all for the patience.