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flyawayhair   Intermediate TX USA Member since 7/16/06 Posts: 21	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/14/13 9:18 PM I would like to purchase some lightweight cotton jersey fabric to use with the drape drape book patterns. I am fairly new in working with knits and would like to find some less expensive (but not necessarily lesser quality) fabric to start with as I expect some experimentation at first. I have researched this but am wondering if there is an inside tip on the best place/price for jersey online. Thanks for any input! :-)
Sewliz   CO USA Member since 6/22/04 Posts: 4112	Login to reply to this post In reply to flyawayhair << 2 members like this. Date: 2/14/13 9:26 PM High End Fabrics has lovely quality knits and good prices. Sometimes the shipping seems high but the service is so fast it is near instant gratification so I find it worth the cost. He also has an etsy.com store if you don't want to deal with ebay. ------ Liz thefittinglife.blogspot.com
diane s Intermediate OR USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 3885	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/15/13 1:09 AM I often use jersey sheets for practice. Lots of fabric at a good price. Sometimes you can find them at places like Ross. ------ My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
PattiinATL   Beginner GA USA Member since 5/9/08 Posts: 28	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/15/13 7:04 AM Diane, that is a great idea!
Fran G   Intermediate RI USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 30	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewliz << Like this post Date: 2/15/13 7:35 AM SewLiz....Have you ever used the micro modal fabric? It appears to be very drapey..very fluid. Anyone know if it is tricky to work with?
flyawayhair   Intermediate TX USA Member since 7/16/06 Posts: 21	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewliz << Like this post Date: 2/15/13 11:21 AM Thank you!
flyawayhair   Intermediate TX USA Member since 7/16/06 Posts: 21	Login to reply to this post In reply to diane s << 1 member likes this. Date: 2/15/13 11:21 AM Great idea....thank you!
flyawayhair   Intermediate TX USA Member since 7/16/06 Posts: 21	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/15/13 11:24 AM What I had found was http://www.girlcharlee.com/ and some sale items at fabric.com. Glad to have another resource.
determined Beginner FL Member since 12/29/12 Posts: 45	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewliz << Like this post Date: 2/27/13 11:26 PM Those fabrics look very nice. I love that he shows yardage and drape. So much easier to visualize using it than a small square.
Bwin Intermediate Member since 4/7/12 Posts: 1	Login to reply to this post In reply to Fran G << Like this post Date: 3/6/13 12:02 PM I just happened to see your post today while searching for something else. I have purchased large quantities, but you can buy small amounts, from Koshtex. The owner is very nice and he sent me some nice samples. I was only looking for pfd fabrics because I'm a dyer, but he carries colors in lots of different Lycra blends. The modal and micro modal he sent me is lovely, and I have yards of the modal Lycra which I am dyeing and painting to my heart's content. The website is www.koshtex.com. So far, I find them easy to work with, but I'm making simple drapey tanks.

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