These fine fibers were first developed in Japan in the 1980's. They are spun from polyester, nylon, rayon, acetate or a blend of any of the above. Microfibers are densely woven, strong, water resistant, soft and drapable. They have good stability and shape retention. Patterns Choose patterns with simple lines and not a lot of detail.
Unstructured garments are best.
You can't get sharp, crisp seams like you do with cotton, linen and wool. Instead consider shirt sleeves, kimono, raglan, dolman or cap sleeves. Gathers, soft pleats and cowl necklines are good choices. Before you start your project, preshrink the fabric in cold or warm water and machine dry on permanent press setting. Select sharp, very fine pins and pin into the seam allowances.