The prices at local stores are higher, I love shopping at local stores.
but often not that much higher; I have no answer. I do have the hope, though, that in the current economy For me, sewing regular clothing is much more expensive than going to the thrift or resale shops - most of my sewing is for costume use, & wouldn't provide anyone with a steady income. more people will dust off their sewing skills and the fabric market will rebound (with less emphasis on craft kits etc!). I really hope that's what happens! There are plenty of people who sew--on the coasts as well as in the middle of the country. If a small store does open near you, do your best to shop there, and to educate the owner on your needs. Meanwhile, keep hectoring whatever stores do sell fabric, to keep on selling it, and to stock the kind of fabric you actually want. --Ruth Anne Baumgartner scholar gypsy and amateur costumer _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
