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From: Lynnie
Date: 03-15-2006, 08:08 AM (1 of 12)
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I've only done a few projects so far and I've always gotten my fusible interfacing at Joann's. However, my local store is small and the selection is often spotty and not well marked. So far I seem to like the woven stuff better than the non-woven. It just looks like it will hold together better through repeated washings. But Joann's didn't really have any selections as far as weights go. I usually just have to get what I can find and I'm afraid I may be getting stuff that's too heavy for the summery tops I'm making. Do you know of anyplace on-line that offers a good selection of fusable interfacing and will sell it in less than full bolts? I don't mind buying 5-10 yds at a time, but the 30-40 yd bolts on Joann's site are a bit pricey, especially if you want to try out a couple different styles. Thanks. |
User: Lynnie
Member since: 02-23-2006 Total posts: 44 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 03-15-2006, 09:08 AM (2 of 12)
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Vogue Fabrics http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/ has interfacing by the yard. For light weight tops I like fusi-knit. That site has it in black and white, but check your JoAnns. Even the one here that carries very little fabric has it and you save the shipping. Besides the Vogue Fabrics site is dangerous. I never go there without buying something. I just bought this http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/DorothyLong/VF061-33thm.jpg Now what am I going to do with that? Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MaryW
Date: 03-15-2006, 11:26 AM (3 of 12)
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Oooh, I like that Dorothy. What about a shell and skirt or straight dress.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-15-2006, 12:06 PM (4 of 12)
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It's a little busy to cover my big butt with a dress. I'm thinking a shell, but thoughts change, especially if I put it where I look at it while I'm sewing. That's a good way to get ideas. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: shadylady
Date: 03-15-2006, 12:30 PM (5 of 12)
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I don't use alot of it, so I just get it at Joann's when I need some, but here's a few places online: NancysNotions (https://www.nancysnotions.com/NNVia/viaShellPage.jsp?readPage=https://www.nancysnotions.com/NNVia/CustomPages/homepage.htm) Fabric.com (http://www.fabric.com/) CreateForLess (http://www.createforless.com/) Denverfabrics (http://www.denverfabrics.com/) SewTrue (http://www.sewtrue.com/) |
User: shadylady
Member since: 09-19-2003 Total posts: 58 
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From: Lynnie
Date: 03-15-2006, 01:27 PM (6 of 12)
Thanks for the ideas.  As for that fabric, it might make and interesting vest. 
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User: Lynnie
Member since: 02-23-2006 Total posts: 44 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 03-15-2006, 02:19 PM (7 of 12)
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No vest. I don't wear vests. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 03-19-2006, 10:17 PM (8 of 12)
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I can see it in a very simple jacket, kind of boxy, maybe collarless, with a solid shell that matches and a pair of black pants!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 03-20-2006, 07:19 AM (9 of 12)
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The fabric came and it is very light weight. Definitely a summer shirt or Hawaiian style shirt. I haven't made up my mind yet. It is gorgeous. The colors are fantastic. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MaryW
Date: 03-20-2006, 08:45 AM (10 of 12)
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A really neat lining!
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-20-2006, 09:06 AM (11 of 12)
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Yeah Mary, I thought of that one -- I always think of that one. It would be cool jacket lining and lapels with a couple of the dancers appliqued to the front of pocket. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MJADAA
Date: 03-20-2006, 09:15 AM (12 of 12)
| well i was never quite happy with regular interfacing untill i discovered tricot fusable interfacing and now i use it most of the time ,i try to buy in black and white aprox 10 meters at a time from ebay. |
User: MJADAA
Member since: 03-09-2006 Total posts: 22 |
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