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From: Sewitseems
Date: 11-03-2006, 03:14 PM (1 of 34)
| Are there even places to buy fabric online? I spent half an hour in a fabric store yesterday and came out with nothing. I was looking for a microfleece fabric. It would be so nice if there were a site where I could just buy with "one click"! |
User: Sewitseems
Member since: 10-30-2006 Total posts: 6 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 11-03-2006, 03:44 PM (2 of 34)
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Oh yeah, there are groups of on line shops. Just Google what you are looking for. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: esrun3
Date: 11-03-2006, 04:07 PM (3 of 34)
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Lots of places to buy fabric on line! I've bought from a few of them and have not had any problems with anything I've bought. If I could remember their names, I'd post them for you but I'm at work and they are in my favorites at home. Google the fabric you want and you'll find plenty.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: blackie
Date: 11-04-2006, 11:29 AM (4 of 34)
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http://sewbaby.com/ http://wazoodle.com/ http://fabric.com/ http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/ http://www.denverfabrics.com/ I have ordered from sewbaby and wazoodle and been very happy with them. My mom has ordered from Denver and liked them. My seamstress friend calls FFC her favorite shop online. You can join fashionfabricsclub and get swatches in the mail. It's nice to have a tangible swatch before ordering. Good luck! see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: Patty22
Date: 11-04-2006, 11:33 AM (5 of 34)
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I have ordered through www.fabrics.com and been very pleased with the fabric I purchased. Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: Miss Spring
Date: 11-05-2006, 12:40 PM (6 of 34)
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I have ordered from hancockfabrics and it was a nightmare. It took me almost 4 weeks to get my fabric. I could have walked there and back and still had my fabric sooner...lol http://www.hancockfabrics.com/ Most places offer a free shipping for the first order. So look for the coupon. These ones do. http://www.fabric.com/ http://www.trimfabric.com/index.html (free shipping if order is $100 or more) http://www.sewbaby.com/ (this one gives you a $5.00 coupon for your first order if you sign up for their newsletter) Sorry I dont have more listed I have all my good ones on my other computer. have fun shopping! Spring |
User: Miss Spring
Member since: 05-03-2006 Total posts: 87 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 11-05-2006, 09:44 PM (7 of 34)
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www.fabshophop.com has 100's of online fabric shops... Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: paroper
Date: 11-06-2006, 09:57 AM (8 of 34)
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I have bought from Denver Fabrics and have been very pleased. This one has been on my radar for a long time...and the day will come when I need a great piece of fabric and I intend to make it from this site!!! http://www.farmhousefabrics.com/ pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: mommydionne
Date: 11-09-2006, 07:05 PM (9 of 34)
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for really nice garment fabric that is just a bit different http://www.timmelfabrics.com Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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From: esrun3
Date: 11-09-2006, 09:22 PM (10 of 34)
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www.equilter.com has some nice fabric too and service is quick and the fabric is good quality.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 11-09-2006, 10:37 PM (11 of 34)
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I like equilter and Vogue Fabrics (a brick and mortar chain in Chicagoland with a great catalog service). Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: 4Chloe&Emma
Date: 01-18-2007, 12:01 AM (12 of 34)
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I've also ordered from www.equilter.com I've been really happy with them, and they donate a percentage of the purchase to charity. Also: www.hancocks-paducah.com www.jandofabrics.com www.sewmamasew.com or you can do a search on ebay, there are lots of different fabric stores there. I love just looking! Chassie Chassie Walcher
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User: 4Chloe&Emma
Member since: 06-01-2006 Total posts: 21 |
From: Patty22
Date: 01-18-2007, 07:29 AM (13 of 34)
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Here's a great one for quilters or anyone looking for cotton: www.fabricshack.com Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: synchromom
Date: 01-18-2007, 01:54 PM (14 of 34)
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For lycra fabric I have bought from: spandexworld.net I was very happy with the quality and they will send you 12 free samples if you need them Life is short, smile and enjoy the ride!
Barb |
User: synchromom
Member since: 01-04-2007 Total posts: 13 
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From: paroper
Date: 01-18-2007, 03:53 PM (15 of 34)
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That sounds like a place you'd need to be 21 to buy from (lol).
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: malsews
Date: 03-09-2007, 11:02 PM (16 of 34)
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I have never actually bought fabrics on line, but the company I order from has an on-line address: www.fashionfabricsclub.com. I love getting their little swatches so I can see the actual true colors and feel them, as well as reading about their fabric content. They've got some really great deals, and I have found that all of the fabric I have ordered from them has been of high quality and on-grain. I've never gotten a bad fabric from them, and believe me, I've ordered a lot! Marsha |
User: malsews
Member since: 02-25-2007 Total posts: 9 |
From: emrysambrosius
Date: 03-10-2007, 06:22 AM (17 of 34)
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Another great shop is "Over the rainbow". It is located in Washington state. My other 2 favorites are equilter and Timmel Fabrics. Julie carries some fabrics I cannot locate elsewhere. She has a great section to see what gals have made, patterns used and fabrics bought at Timmel Fabrics. Good sewing section and best of all...If I have a problem or a question, Julie goes the extra mile to help you. emrysambrosius |
User: emrysambrosius
Member since: 10-08-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: thedolphinlady
Date: 03-10-2007, 07:19 AM (18 of 34)
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i've used fabric. com and gotten lots of good stuff and good prices. They have been dependable and good at returns if needed. Joannie |
User: thedolphinlady
Member since: 02-14-2007 Total posts: 33 |
From: pinkroses
Date: 03-10-2007, 05:50 PM (19 of 34)
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Oh my!! Thanks for all the fabric places to go. Yippee ! more fabric choses. Tee HeePINKROSES I know I have a guradian angel watching over me. I am very gratefull. PINKROSES
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User: pinkroses
Member since: 11-30-2005 Total posts: 64
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From: Kerkyra
Date: 07-01-2007, 05:09 AM (20 of 34)
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In the US I've ordered from http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/store/catalog/index.html They have an enormous selection and are really, really helpful. My order arrived here in Greece in about 10 days!! I've also been very pleased with the quality and price of their fabrics. |
User: Kerkyra
Member since: 07-01-2007 Total posts: 15 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 07-01-2007, 07:56 AM (21 of 34)
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Kerkyra-- I order from them often. I get both the regular swatch book and the one for $1.99, $2.99 and $3.99. They are fantastic. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: grandma C
Date: 07-02-2007, 12:40 AM (22 of 34)
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Marsha, Wow, that web site has a huge selection. I just broused the silks and a couple other types of fabric. Does your computer show the colors just as they are? I noticed that fabric listed as pale yellow isn't pale yellow on my comp. monitor. I guess my old monitor may need some adjusting. Oh Goody  , could be a new monitor is needed.Thanks for the tip. I just ordered from Nancy's Notions and Sew Sassy. I might get the hang of online fabric ordering. It is 40 miles to the nearest Hancocks and the next nearest is 15 miles away. It has Wal-mart and a little place called designer fabrics. Neither have much selection. Belinda |
User: grandma C
Member since: 01-15-2007 Total posts: 263 |
From: malsews
Date: 07-04-2007, 01:50 AM (23 of 34)
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Thanks for the Vogue fabric web-site. I'm going to be checking them out in a minute. I find that if I put a lot of time and effort into a garment, I want to use good fabric; I have never found anything at Walmart to be of the good quality that fashion fabrics has, but then again, I haven't shopped their fabric in a while. But I guess if you are limited to fabric stores, what else can you do? WE NEED MORE FABRIC STORES!!!!! Is it just me, or have the younger generations quit sewing all together? I believe they no longer teach it in schools - - no more Home Ec!  As far as the color on the monitor goes, that is why I like to order the swatches. I have to feel the fabric, as a hands-on learner. Fashion Fabrics is only $4.95 for a year's membership. Marsha |
User: malsews
Member since: 02-25-2007 Total posts: 9 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 07-04-2007, 08:43 AM (24 of 34)
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I order fabric on line at times but with Vogue Fabrics I get the swatches -- which are great -- and generally order by phone. They are fantastic. I have been getting fabric from them since before there was an "on line" to order it from. I was really disappointed the only time I was in Chicago I didn't get to one of their stores. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: VenusElaine
Date: 07-04-2007, 02:30 PM (25 of 34)
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I have orderd from many of the sites mentioned, but my favorite did not appear above. www.distinctivefabrics.com offers a wide variety of fabrics, some in limited supply, at absolutely fantastic prices. If you "join" (free) you receive ten swatches at no cost delivered USPS. Every time you actually order, your swatches are "recharged" to ten. VenusElaine "Always put as much effort into your marriage as you do into your wedding."
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User: VenusElaine
Member since: 10-22-2005 Total posts: 126 |
From: Sancin
Date: 07-04-2007, 05:15 PM (26 of 34)
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I got a cross stitch site when I checked out distinctive fabrics, Venus Elaine. This has happened with a few sites I had bookmarked. I think some sites are either stolen or sold as I find odd information on sites that look like what I am looking for. Anyone know how this works?
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-04-2007, 05:30 PM (27 of 34)
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I got the cross stitch site too. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: VenusElaine
Date: 07-05-2007, 02:35 PM (28 of 34)
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Sorry, Ladies. It's www.distinctivefabric.com (no s). I have it on my favorites and never type it either. VenusElaine "Always put as much effort into your marriage as you do into your wedding."
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User: VenusElaine
Member since: 10-22-2005 Total posts: 126 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 07-09-2007, 08:45 PM (29 of 34)
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Has anyone used this site? What do you think? http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/#01 OK I just checked & see Marsha has some info on it here I should go back & read old posts before asking questions! Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-10-2007, 07:08 AM (30 of 34)
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I used to get fabric swatches and buy from them mail order even before there was an on line. Good fabrics for good prices and the service was good too. That was years ago and they may have changed but I'd recommend giving them a try. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-10-2007, 06:31 PM (31 of 34)
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Momof6, I was given an introductory special offer from them and received swatches for a long time.. I don't anymore because I only made one order from them.. The introductory one, but that is an offer you cannot refuse.. I got several pieces of 5 yds each at $ 2.00 per yd.. I got a great black textured silk piece for a jacket.. and the other 2 I got were just great.. I gave the swatches I had collected to a friend for a postage stamp quilt.. Sew With Love
Libby |
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Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: kmccrea
Date: 07-10-2007, 07:41 PM (32 of 34)
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I love them and they are a great place for GARMENT fabrics. A lot of stores, even the local ones seem to be interested in stocking only quilting or craft fabrics. What fashion fabrics they do have are polyester and I cannot wear polyester. Besides, it just screams cheap! But, fashionfabricsonline.com have wonderful soft cottons and other natural fibers which actually drape. The prices are great, too!
Katherine McCrea
Designer At Large |
User: kmccrea
Member since: 05-07-2006 Total posts: 173 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 07-11-2007, 07:44 AM (33 of 34)
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Fashion Fabrics Club used to have a special all natural swatch service separate from the regular one. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: malsews
Date: 07-14-2007, 09:15 AM (34 of 34)
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Yes I even ordered from the Natural Fabrics on-line from their website and I loved the fabric. I prefer natural fabrics to man-made if I can get them. I'm not sure they are still with them, but I can check. Marsha PS Credit goes to GrandmaC for mentioning them first, but HEY EVERYONE: I was visiting a friend who sews and alters professionally and she had some beautiful raw silk fabric she ordered from www.nancysnotions.com and now I want some too! Marsha |
User: malsews
Member since: 02-25-2007 Total posts: 9 |
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