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- Talking FABRIC - getting good deals, sourcing, purchasing online vs. brick and mortar stores, building up your fabric stash, and learning about different substrates.
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Tula Pink Tabby Road Fat Quarter
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Free Spirit Tabby Road by Tula Pink Quilt Fabric
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Tabby Road - Fat Eigths Bundle by Tula Pink for Freespirit
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Allie M. Jackson
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Emily Hallman Designs
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Fashion Fabrics Club
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Promenade Fine Fabrics
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Glitter Vinyl - Sew Sweetness (larger 18" x 54" rolls)
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Glitter Mirror Canvas Vinyl - MiKri World
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I love Fabric.com's thread matching service. They do a fabulous job of matching and once I have 1 spool of matching thread, I can always order more if I need it. I wish other online fabric stores would offer that service too.
Agree, that is such a great convenience to customers like us! Most of the time I'm guessing as to whether thread I'm ordering will match, so I tend to order a few colors to be safe.
I’m Rosie I like to order from Missouri Quilt co, the only thing is I never know when it arrives. Sometimes it’s 2 days and the next order takes a week or two. I love watching her videos, even made quilts and others from Shabby fabrics like quilted Xmas ornaments and Easter quilted eggs. Interesting
Have seen some reviews describing your experience. I’ve never ordered from them before - thanks for sharing! 🙏
I'm pretty sure chiffon is a woven fabric and so it's likely that it'll fray. It's also super slippery to work with when cutting or sewing. You could totally make a flowy gathered maxi dress! It has minimal sewing and would be an easy project to introduce you to intermediate fabrics!
Also some people try DIY finishing the edges of chiffon by running a lighter over the ends. You could try on a scrap piece if you're interested in trying that.
Thanks for the suggestions - I feel like I'd end up lighting myself on fire accidentally with that method...
Campbell River, British Columbia. Knowing your fabric types helps with identifying fabrics online. I love going to fabric stores, but I also like the selections online. You have JoAnne Fabrics in the USA, we have Fabricland across Canada
So true - once you're familiar with the substrates you can comfortably purchase online!
you might also want to check in with Peggy Sagers.....she is really a good teacher, and her patterns are can be interchangeable. you are doing really a great job. For people who are starting out this lady has life stream and also she is a pattern designer. I am like you in wanting to learn step by step. Peggy explains things so that you can understand.
Appreciate the recommendation!
Thank you for all of the information. I have yet to order any fabric on line, but you have encouraged me. tfs
Maybe this is just an indication of how lazy I am to leave the house? But I have gotten a lot of great deals from online shopping for fabric.
living in Detroit, need more stores.
That is tough! I do a lot of online shopping, but if you like to see fabric in person - that is definitely a dilemma. What's close to you?
I buy on line for a specific fabric I can not find in the store. I recently purchased from Keepsake. I have been happy with the fabric,.
Mary
I'm definitely the same way - usually am looking for a specific print or type of fabric. Online shopping is great and convenient!
Absolutely brilliant video Jennifer. Missed it live which kills me. I love watching live. I've learned loads from this. Thank you,M x
So glad to hear you enjoy the live show! I've gotten a lot of great feedback so I'm going to try and continue doing this every Sunday at 3PM ET. Barring getting hit by a bus or something - I should be there!
That's great. Looking forward to it x
Gail K is great! It is somewhat similar to Mood only smaller. Even though I haven't been yet, Fine Fabrics in Norcross is another place to check out.
I need to check it out sometime soon. How are the prices there?
Sewing Report I would say Gail K's prices are decent especially if you want to shop in a brick and mortar store other than JoAnn. Plus the selection is better for apparel fabric since that is all I they sell I think . . You can find real silks, wool's, designer fabrics etc. One of the only problems I have with them is it's slightly cramped with fabric up to the ceiling. But it does remind me of a mini mood.😀
Really appreciate all your insight!
I'm watching from Bath West Va. I'm new to sewing . I went to Joanna fabric today and even thru had the so called big sale it was EXTREMELY EXSPENSIVE.
By the time I buy the material to make my baby blankets n wipes I miight as well buy brand new ready madr. Very dissapointed. There must be a place that is affordable. .
I live in Atlanta also. But i don't drive so the I-85 mess hasn't really affected me.
Me either, thank goodness!!!
I like to shop online, because invariably if I want the blue, the local quilt shop (if it has any) will have the red.
Or I want to buy some of all of the line (I am a scrap quilter, so I prefer to buy 1/2 yards of fat quarters if not charm packs or layer cakes) & they only have 1 of 2 pieces.
I also do not like how the fabrics are arranged at my local shops.
So I have embraced my preference to shop for "Tula Pink Tabby Road Discokitty in Berrybird" by searching online.
I prefer etsy & a couple small shops.
That's so true, I too usually know EXACTLY what I'm looking for instead of browsing. In some regards, it is less hassle to shop online.
red fabric..reusable shopping/grocery bags!!! a bit of interfacing and your logo and u will be an eco friendly star:)...sell, give them to random strangers or wrap baked goods for gifting...ur fabric show is sooooo making me want to buy more lol
+cherriesnhoney Have been wanting to make some reusable bags actually!!! That and some new coasters for the house.
Sewing Report oh coasters...thats a great idea!
great show watching from New Zealand Lynn
Thank you!!!
Listening from Warner Robins ga.
Yay!!!!
Watching from London, U.K
Wow! Harry S from London... Theoretically you could be the dude from One Direction! ;-)
I've been trying to find a nice tweed to make into a Jacket. (I signed up for a craftsy class for a tweed jacket and I'm having a hard time finding an on-line store that has a good selection.
I've seen some nice tweeds from Mood Fabrics www.moodfabrics.com/fashion-fabrics/wool/tweed
As well as some interesting options at Fashion Fabrics Club www.fashionfabricsclub.com/Catalog?Keyword=tweed
Try FabricMart they are in New York and they have good pricing on garment fabrics: sew-whats-new.net/9if0
I must disagree with you about purchasing fabric on line. Shopping on line is the pits. There is nothing like going to a brick and mortar fabric shop for inspiration and and knowing just what you are purchasing. Fabric manufacturers vary the density of fabric constantly and the specifications are broad. You simply never know. I wish we had more store fronts. It is so discouraging. The ONLY reason I purchase on line is the fact - I don't have a choice. My go to online store is Fabric.com, only because I don't have a choice. Shopping on line is ridiculous, but if you are going to sew, you don't have a choice this day and time. I enjoy your channel so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the sewing community - your great!
It's totally okay to have a different opinion Dana - appreciate you sharing your thoughts on fabric shopping. I personally just have not had much luck with the physical stores in my area, and like the convenience of purchasing online. THANK YOU for offering a varied perspective as everyone's input is valuable, and for voicing it in a respectful and constructive way. (A rarity these days!) Happy Sunday!
You know I watch you young lady.👍
Thank you!!!
Wayching from nicaragua
Wow that's awesome! Welcome!
Phoenix, AZ
Hi Beth!!!!
Yes Shopping online.
Hi, just joined you. I love the fabric your wearing the shirt. Where did you get that material? thanks
That's actually a children's T-shirt from Target's Cat & Jack line in a size XL! :-)
Craftsy Yes!
Thanks for watching!!!
have you ever been to the website MARSHALL DRY GOODS??(www.marshalldrygoods.com/) when I want to dream about fabric I scroll thru the 100's of beautiful selections there - they have all the name brands---- that bubble gum pink tricot ---- is beautiful - you use it for nighties - baby dolls - bed jackets- slips - panties - any place you want a "see thru" sexy fabric or sheer curtains in a frilly bedroom - I remember when I was a teen shopping at K-mart because they always had the most beautiful negligees made of tricot in many colors
This Marshall Dry Goods site is downright DANGEROUS!!!!
Highland Park Michigan!
Watching from New york
+Rebecca Duggan Yay!!! Thanks for joining in!
I'm in NC
Hello in NC!!!
Re: Red Pleather being too thin. Think underlining.
hello can tell us about you purses/ bags, let us see.
Hi Karen!!! Karen Walker - like Will & Grace!!!!! There was another live show all about sewing bags if you're interested: czcams.com/video/9M00SGfucXA/video.html
watching from Savannah GA
+druzy miller Same state! Alright!!!
Mary from Carpinteria, ca
Hey there Mary!
I know this is late but, I enjoy Fabric.com 💟
Never too late Brenda!
Jacksonville, FL
Hi Lonnie - welcome!
from Montreal Canada
Oh Canada!!!! Welcome! I
Pelion , SC
Hi Margaret, I'm from Mountville, SC
Hey Trudy
Hello SC ladies!
Margaret Steel I am from Leesville, SC
Right down the road
I know I'm late to this, but just saw this video recommended to me and have to say - I do not get how people can still be supporting Fabric.com - it has been owned by Amazon for years now and with everything that has come out about the horrible way they treat their employees and the environment I cannot bring myself to buy from them anymore. Sorry for the rant, but I would rather support one of the hundreds of small fabric shops instead.
from GIBERT AZ
Thanks for joining us Sheila!
+Sheila Morin Hello in Arizona!