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Amount to buy Amazing fabric, no project - yet
relliotts Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 8/30/11 Posts: 153	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/18/11 3:57 PM Just curious, when you find an amazing fabric but don't yet have a project for it, how much would you typically purchase? I found a goreous designer fabric for $4/yard and really want to take some home, but have no idea what I'd make with it yet. I was thinking it might make a nice dress, but don't have a suitable pattern (yet!). How much would you recommend purchasing to have stashed away for when inspiration strikes? ------ http://reddthreads.wordpress.com/ Singer 15-86 Bernina Artista 200E Brother 1034D
loti   Advanced FL USA Member since 5/27/04 Posts: 3528	Login to reply to this post In reply to relliotts Like this post Date: 9/18/11 4:02 PM It depends on the type of fabric, and the width, but all in all, I'd buy 6 yards if it's $4 a yard (especially if it's thin and has drape). ------ "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel Stash Sewn in 2011 148.5 Yds Stash Sewn in 2012.... counting... http://adonising.blogspot.com
MelissaB in WA Intermediate WA USA Member since 3/18/04 Posts: 1688 PR Weekend Volunteer	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/18/11 4:13 PM Definitely depends on the width, but I'd probably buy 3 if it's 60" wide because I could do just about any dress with it. ------ "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." ~Dolly Parton Fabric sewn in 2012 ~ 20.5 yds Fabric sewn in 2012 ~ 50 yds Fabric sewn in 2011 ~ 65 1/8 yds Fabric sewn in 2010 ~ 112 1/2 yds Fabric sewn in 2009 ~ 137 3/4 yds Fabric sewn in 2008 ~ 218 3/8 yds Fabric Sewn in 2007 ~ 209 1/4 yds
auntie bellums Intermediate CA USA Member since 5/1/05 Posts: 187	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/18/11 4:20 PM All of it....can you ever really have too much of a great fabric at a cheap price? I've got full bolts of fabric waiting. And there is a bonus, full bolts of fabric are easier to store. ------ It's not your mamma's sewing.....It's your great grandmamma's
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4397	Login to reply to this post In reply to relliotts Like this post Date: 9/18/11 4:31 PM Welcome to my world, almost. There are no amazing fabric buys like this around my area any more. I try to purchase for wardrobing. At this price I would also consider whether or not i might want a matching jacket to wear with the dress or with other coordinated items so shoes and accessories could be used for more than one outfit. I tend to buy great fabric and then decide on projects later. You may want to make a note in your smart phone or carry an index card with fabric requirements for basic items in 45 and 60 inch widths. Congratulations on your find. ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
sfshaza Advanced CA USA Member since 9/12/07 Posts: 269	Login to reply to this post In reply to relliotts Like this post Date: 9/18/11 7:29 PM It depends. If it's wide and I plan to make a tee or pants, it's 2.5 yards. But I might be a larger size than you. I don't make dresses, so I suggest you look at a few patterns you like and get a feel. If I want to make a coat, 3 or 4 yards, unless it's a long coat. A long coat could be 6 yards or so. But I am used to buying wider fabrics. It will be more if you are using narrow fabrics. If you don't want to become overwhelmed with stash (and it's easy to do), I wouldn't be buying 6 yards unless you really can see having 2 or 3 items made from that fabric. ------ http://communingwithfabric.blogspot.com/
loti   Advanced FL USA Member since 5/27/04 Posts: 3528	Login to reply to this post In reply to sfshaza Like this post Date: 9/18/11 7:34 PM Quote: If you don't want to become overwhelmed with stash (and it's easy to do), I wouldn't be buying 6 yards unless you really can see having 2 or 3 items made from that fabric. How did you know I was overwhelmed with stash?? ------ "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel Stash Sewn in 2011 148.5 Yds Stash Sewn in 2012.... counting... http://adonising.blogspot.com
sfshaza Advanced CA USA Member since 9/12/07 Posts: 269	Login to reply to this post In reply to loti Like this post Date: 9/18/11 8:32 PM I suffer from this all-to-common malady. :D ------ http://communingwithfabric.blogspot.com/
relliotts Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 8/30/11 Posts: 153	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/18/11 8:39 PM I bought 6 yards. ------ http://reddthreads.wordpress.com/ Singer 15-86 Bernina Artista 200E Brother 1034D
loti   Advanced FL USA Member since 5/27/04 Posts: 3528	Login to reply to this post In reply to sfshaza Like this post Date: 9/18/11 8:47 PM It looks like we have more company Congrats on your purchase, I for one would love to see it. ------ "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel Stash Sewn in 2011 148.5 Yds Stash Sewn in 2012.... counting... http://adonising.blogspot.com

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