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Very Large Hole Fishnet Fabric where to buy costume fabrics
heatherlynn   Advanced Beginner MA USA Member since 5/4/10 Posts: 11	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/20/12 11:37 AM I'm working on some new ballroom costumes and I'm looking for a fishnet fabric (ideally stretchy) that has really large holes in it (like 1-1/2"). Does anyone have any idea where to find fabric like this? I've been searching on line for quite some time and really haven't found anything. The largest holes I can find are about half that size. Thank you in advance for any ideas!
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5414	Login to reply to this post In reply to heatherlynn << Like this post Date: 8/20/12 11:49 AM Spandex House and Spandex World both have fishnet, but I don't know if it is as big as you are looking for. Not sure I have ever seen it that big. I did find some interesting fabric sources recently when I searched under party supplies or event planning. They had bolts of chiffon and organza, so maybe fishnet, too? Good luck! ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2790	Login to reply to this post In reply to heatherlynn << Like this post Date: 8/20/12 12:21 PM I don't think I've ever see any with 1.5" holes. I think the biggest I've seen is maybe .75". I would try Spandex House, Spandex World and Stretch House -- all in New York. ------ Sheila "sewing very slowly to fill an empty closet" 2012/2013 Stash Busting Sew-Along: 27.25 yards sewn (as of 05/15/13) 21.75 yards purchased (as of 05/15/13)
heatherlynn   Advanced Beginner MA USA Member since 5/4/10 Posts: 11	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/20/12 4:13 PM Thanks for the input! It's going to be a busy costuming season for dance this fall! Tourist - that's a great idea on the party supply stuff, even if just for the chiffon! SheBear - do you recall where you saw the .75"? Also, do you know if all three of those places have storefronts if I got ambitious and made the drive down to NYC?
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2790	Login to reply to this post In reply to heatherlynn << Like this post Date: 8/20/12 4:34 PM I believe they all have storefronts -- I know both Spandex House and Spandex World do (open Monday to Saturday). If I remember correctly it was Spandex House that had the .75" but that was at least 3 years ago when I bought some for a figure skating costume. Good to hear you're busy -- I can totally relate between skating, dance and bodybuilding/fitness. Good luck in your search. ------ Sheila "sewing very slowly to fill an empty closet" 2012/2013 Stash Busting Sew-Along: 27.25 yards sewn (as of 05/15/13) 21.75 yards purchased (as of 05/15/13)
Sewliz   CO USA Member since 6/22/04 Posts: 4113	Login to reply to this post In reply to heatherlynn << Like this post Date: 8/22/12 11:19 AM I used to go to Wolff and Fording's when I lived in Virginia and sewed for ballroom costumes. They had a hole in the wall warehouse shop that had all kinds of fabrics and ingredients for dance costumes plus a selection of rtw dance recital type costumes they sell a lot of. They have an online store now, look in lower left corner of the page for "Companion Fabrics". You could call and see what they have. ------ Liz thefittinglife.blogspot.com
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5414	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewliz << Like this post Date: 8/22/12 11:36 AM Sewliz - gotta love a supplier who has a whole section on trims, parasols and wings! ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
CosmicFabulosity Intermediate VA Member since 12/15/07 Posts: 145	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewliz << Like this post Date: 8/22/12 9:38 PM Aaaaaand now I know where I'm going when I drive back up to Richmond Thank you so much for posting that!!! ------ www.iamchristianmichael.com I'm proof that men really will ask for directions :-D Bernina 240 & 130, Pfaff 1222E & 2020, Singer 503, Janome 3434D, closet way too full of spandex and I think there is a puppy somewhere in this mess.
Rainspa   Intermediate CA USA Member since 1/1/07 Posts: 114	Login to reply to this post In reply to CosmicFabulosity << Like this post Date: 8/26/12 0:48 AM Quote: CosmicFabulosity Aaaaaand now I know where I'm going when I drive back up to Richmond Thank you so much for posting that!!! Saman-Tex in LA has it. I don't think they have a web presence but they're easy to find and call. Lots of people here use them for Ballroom fabric. ------ I'm going to Costume College!
diane70 Member since 2/27/12 Posts: 1	Login to reply to this post In reply to heatherlynn << Like this post Date: 3/12/13 3:13 PM I recently saw an overbouse with large fishnet holes. I'd love to make one, if I could find the fabric. My question is how do you sew the stuff? I've sewn for over 50 yrs but I can't figure it out. Does anyone have some suggestions? Diane

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