Blends with a high percentage of wool generally behave quite similarly to wool. Some wools and wool blends are washable, but some must be dry cleaned. Be sure to read the care instructions carefully. Woolen fabrics are woven from yarns made of shorter, fuzzy fibers. These fibers have a dull, soft, somewhat fuzzy texture.
Examples are wool flannel and tweed.
These are good choices for beginning sewers because irregularities in stitching are less obvious. Worsted fabrics are woven from yarns made of long fibers that are parallel to one another. The fabric is smooth, hard textured and somewhat lustrous. Examples include gabardine, serge and crepe. These fabrics are not recommended for beginners.