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Online source for fabrics from Finland/Sweden?
ChristinePDX Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 10/4/08 Posts: 511	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/12/12 7:50 PM I have done some online digging but haven't found anything (not looking for Marimekko, but just modern fabrics that are seen in clothing from there). Anyone have any sources?
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4390	Login to reply to this post In reply to ChristinePDX Like this post Date: 3/12/12 8:31 PM Contact the folks at TexStyles in Austin, you can find them just by googling. They shop in LA. They were able to buy PBT swimwear fabric for me and ship it to my home for about half of what it would have cost from the only online retailer I could find. They requested 50% prior to the trip. I had to chase them down when they returned. Not to get them to ship, but to get them to take the other 50% of my payment. I explained what I wanted, what the budget was, and what my flexibility regarding the fabric was and they added my request to their shopping list. I am beyond pleased with the fabric they purchased for me and over the top about the value. I will be ecstatic once I have sewn it all up. ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
Mufffet   Intermediate VT USA Member since 8/14/05 Posts: 8917	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/12/12 8:44 PM You can buy fabrics from Ottobre I believe - here is a link: Etsy Shop for Ottobre And not Sweden, but wonderful site in Denmark! Fjolner They are very nice to deal with. Fabrics, patterns, so many nice things. Shipping gets high from Europe, but sometimes it is just fun to order. :) -- Edited on 3/12/12 8:48 PM -- ------ "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." --Dalai Lama I have sewing machines
ChristinePDX Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 10/4/08 Posts: 511	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/12/12 8:50 PM Thanks for the suggestions! This is from the Etsy store: Isn't that just amazing? It is a bit outside of my price range for cotton knit, but so perfect. cotton knit
ChristinePDX Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 10/4/08 Posts: 511	Login to reply to this post In reply to a7yrstitch Like this post Date: 3/12/12 8:54 PM Quote: a7yrstitch Contact the folks at TexStyles in Austin, you can find them just by googling. They shop in LA. They were able to buy PBT swimwear fabric for me and ship it to my home for about half of what it would have cost from the only online retailer I could find. They requested 50% prior to the trip. I had to chase them down when they returned. Not to get them to ship, but to get them to take the other 50% of my payment. I explained what I wanted, what the budget was, and what my flexibility regarding the fabric was and they added my request to their shopping list. I am beyond pleased with the fabric they purchased for me and over the top about the value. I will be ecstatic once I have sewn it all up. I may have to resort to that, though I am not very good with sight unseen...not a very flexible mindset :0
NM gal   Beginner Member since 5/27/09 Posts: 1158	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/12/12 9:41 PM Anyone from around the LA area reading this? One of you could do that, go fabric shopping for others & get paid.
ChristinePDX Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 10/4/08 Posts: 511	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/12/12 9:43 PM The sad part is that I lived in LA for almost ten years, but it was pre-sewing days! And I know the fabric district just well enough to regret my missed opportunity.
Kemish   Intermediate CA USA Member since 4/24/06 Posts: 231	Login to reply to this post In reply to NM gal Like this post Date: 3/13/12 10:46 AM Get paid to shopThat I think would be a dream come true! ------ Kemish

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