Question for your children of the '70s

[baronessekat]

Double Knit... WTF?

What person conceived that this was a wonderful fabric to wear and work with?

While rummaging for fabric for war I found a stash of mom's old fabric. I spotted this beautiful russian print in blue and green. When I pulled it out... double knit. EW

Well, I'm going to make use of it and make a drape for between my tent and the girls' to block sun out of our ghetto. But man... this stuff is horrid to work with. (and I'm using mom's old machine that has the knit presser foot attachment)

Comments

We never

[emt-hawk.livejournal.com]

made stuff with it, it showed up already manufactured.

--Hawk

[damedini.livejournal.com]

You didn't have to iron it and that was its whole appeal from what I recall. Those a bit older than me may recall more.

I remember sobbing in the clothes store because I hated the styles and fabrics so very much. Even at 4 I was a natural fibers kinda gal.

[meirwen.livejournal.com]

It was horrible then, and it is back in stores now, under new names, and just as horrible as it ever was. It is useful. It produces odd body odor issues, pills (at least the cheap versions), stains, and generally is creepy to touch and wear.

But it is durable, wrinkle free, and the garments retain their original shape. Some people think the trade off is worth it.

I always hated the stuff.