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From: blackie
Date: 08-06-2006, 03:10 PM (1 of 5)
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Hello - I am in needs of several yards of fabric. I've decided I'm going to take apart my husband's favorite pair of pants (they're my favorites too - he looks great in them) and make a pattern from them. The original pair are dilapatated beyond repair! Anyway, I live in a locale that has no access to anything but snooty vintage fabrics or expensive quilting-weight cottons. I am interested in shopping online and am looking for recommendations. My question is: where can I get some great khaki, soft denim or lightweight duck - hopefully in nice colors and soft to wear? I am hoping for 100% cotton. As far as shipping, I live in Washington state. I know there are great Canadian companies out there but the post issue has been annoying in the past. Any help is much appreciated! see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 08-06-2006, 09:22 PM (2 of 5)
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www.joann.com sells LOTS of duck and denim in different weights and colors. you also might try (and I don't know if they have any) www.denverfabrics.com Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: Patty22
Date: 08-07-2006, 12:21 PM (3 of 5)
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Try www.fabrics.com. Their shipping is free with the first order and often they have specials of the day at 15 - 20% discount off their low prices. I have ordered from them before and they have some great fabric. Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: blackie
Date: 08-07-2006, 04:31 PM (4 of 5)
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Hello! Both fabric.com and denverfabrics.com have some great stuff. Thank you for the recommendations! OK, ironically our local "has-everything" merchantile has just upped their fabric choices - yay! I found a 100% cotton medium-weight broadcloth (a mud-grey color I liked for my husband) that should do nicely. Only problem is - it has a slight sheen to it. Will this come out with the wash? If not, is there any way to treat it to "distress" it a little? I am prewashing it now. (X-posting sheen question to Gen Sewing) Once again - thank you ladies! see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: blackie
Date: 08-08-2006, 10:59 AM (5 of 5)
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I washed the fabric and it removed the sheen. My husband's "new" pants are sitting cut up and waiting to be sewn! If only I could get rid of our kids for a few hours... ;-]
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
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