[h-cost] Fabric search solution--design your own
So, my desperate search for a specific print turned up a gem: http://www.spoonflower.com where you can design your own fabric. Right now you can only get it printed on either quilting fabric or light-weight upholstery fabric, but I have a feeling that a lot of people here could make great use of this. It does cost more than I'd normally consider spending on a cotton print ($18/yd for quilting, $35/yd for upholstery) but compared with the designer fabrics I've been looking at lately, it ain't half bad. In order to be able to print on the upholstery fabric, you have to sign up as a tester: http://blog.spoonflower.com/2009/04/upholsteryweight-testers.html It's a 10oz cotton sateen 55 wide. -E House ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] fabric search
I am searching for wool (coat or blanket weight) in a red or blue plaid. I'd also accept heavy weight flannel in red or blue plaid. I've looked through all the plaids and the wools at these vendors: fabric.com denverfabric.com joann.com hancock fabrics.com trimfabrics.com as well as the local Joann and Hobby Lobby. We found the perfect *color* plaid at Joann, but the fabric is a slippery, stiff taffeta which won't do. At this point, I'd even buy an appropriately colored polarfleece product, but that would be a last choice. Does anyone have a suggestion about where else to search? Thanks! Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Have you tried a Tartan shop? Google Tartan Fabric and you may get a hit or two...but it may be $$ Sarah Paterson - Original Message - I am searching for wool (coat or blanket weight) in a red or blue plaid. I'd also accept heavy weight flannel in red or blue plaid. I've looked through all the plaids and the wools at these vendors: fabric.com denverfabric.com joann.com hancock fabrics.com trimfabrics.com as well as the local Joann and Hobby Lobby. We found the perfect *color* plaid at Joann, but the fabric is a slippery, stiff taffeta which won't do. At this point, I'd even buy an appropriately colored polarfleece product, but that would be a last choice. Does anyone have a suggestion about where else to search? Thanks! Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Tried Pendleton Wool? Arlys On Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:07:00 -0300 SPaterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Have you tried a Tartan shop? Google Tartan Fabric and you may get a hit or two...but it may be $$ Sarah Paterson - Original Message - I am searching for wool (coat or blanket weight) in a red or blue plaid. I'd also accept heavy weight flannel in red or blue plaid. I've looked through all the plaids and the wools at these vendors: fabric.com denverfabric.com joann.com hancock fabrics.com trimfabrics.com as well as the local Joann and Hobby Lobby. We found the perfect *color* plaid at Joann, but the fabric is a slippery, stiff taffeta which won't do. At this point, I'd even buy an appropriately colored polarfleece product, but that would be a last choice. Does anyone have a suggestion about where else to search? Thanks! Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Need cash? Click to get an emergency loan, bad credit ok http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3mKmy0ZDraSWZ7OV85YyBzKY8IVTgKuBqxiQhzmgF5VXB4n2/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Fashionfabricsclub.com (which is now the same as denverfabric.com) and fabric.com get new stuff all the time, so your wool might show up if you can wait a bit and keep checking back--I think they get new mill ends from the retail clothing manufacturers, so the fall-winter stuff should start coming in soon. Class Act Fabrics has a 70% wool 30% nylon blanket weight red plaid right now: http://classactfabrics.com/wool/wool_fabric.htm Renaissance Fabrics http://www.renaissancefabrics.net/cgi-bin/showAll.cgi?section=W has an auburn and green plaid 100% wool. William Booth, Draper, http://wmboothdraper.com/ has a red and white bag hose check in wool. Burnley Trowbridge has a black watch plaid wool on its site; they usually have lots more fabrics that are not posted on-line, so it might be worth e-mailing them with your request: http://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/index.asp Good luck! Lauren -- Original message -- From: Land of Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am searching for wool (coat or blanket weight) in a red or blue plaid. I'd also accept heavy weight flannel in red or blue plaid. I've looked through all the plaids and the wools at these vendors: fabric.com denverfabric.com joann.com hancock fabrics.com trimfabrics.com as well as the local Joann and Hobby Lobby. We found the perfect *color* plaid at Joann, but the fabric is a slippery, stiff taffeta which won't do. At this point, I'd even buy an appropriately colored polarfleece product, but that would be a last choice. Does anyone have a suggestion about where else to search? Thanks! Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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B. Black Sons. You can find a link online, but sometimes you have to contact them to find out what isn't on their online store. Kimiko --- On Thu, 7/17/08, Land of Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am searching for wool (coat or blanket weight) in a red or blue plaid. ... Does anyone have a suggestion about where else to search? Thanks! Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I would also recommend Vogue Fabrics in Chicago. www.voguefabricsstore.com Rogie, one of the owners, is a wonderful person who has become aware of the needs of us Historical folks. Did I mention she is driving up a truck load of goodies for Costume-Con 28? And, BTB, William Booth, Draper, http://wmboothdraper.com/, is just south of Milwaukee and they have great stuff! Henry Osier Chief Spy Costume-Con 28 in Milwaukee in 2010 www.CC28.org View the latest Intell: http://agent-milw.livejournal.com/ Questions?: http://community.livejournal.com/costume_con_28/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I've purchased solid color wools from Fabric Mart Fabrics (in Pennsylvania) and found them quite satisfactory. But I haven't checked their website lately so don't know what they have in plaids at the moment. http://fabricmartfabrics.com/controller/index.php Hope your shopping is successful! Suzanne On Jul 17, 2008, at 1:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am searching for wool (coat or blanket weight) in a red or blue plaid. I'd also accept heavy weight flannel in red or blue plaid. I've looked through all the plaids and the wools at these vendors: fabric.com denverfabric.com joann.com hancock fabrics.com trimfabrics.com as well as the local Joann and Hobby Lobby. We found the perfect *color* plaid at Joann, but the fabric is a slippery, stiff taffeta which won't do. At this point, I'd even buy an appropriately colored polarfleece product, but that would be a last choice. Does anyone have a suggestion about where else to search? Thanks! Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Try fashionfabricsclub.com too. They can be a bit slow on shipping, but they have a huge selection. http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/Catalog_items.aspx?Query=Plaid Chris --- On Thu, 7/17/08, Suzanne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Suzanne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] fabric search To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 7:24 PM I've purchased solid color wools from Fabric Mart Fabrics (in Pennsylvania) and found them quite satisfactory. But I haven't checked their website lately so don't know what they have in plaids at the moment. http://fabricmartfabrics.com/controller/index.php Hope your shopping is successful! Suzanne On Jul 17, 2008, at 1:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am searching for wool (coat or blanket weight) in a red or blue plaid. I'd also accept heavy weight flannel in red or blue plaid. I've looked through all the plaids and the wools at these vendors: fabric.com denverfabric.com joann.com hancock fabrics.com trimfabrics.com as well as the local Joann and Hobby Lobby. We found the perfect *color* plaid at Joann, but the fabric is a slippery, stiff taffeta which won't do. At this point, I'd even buy an appropriately colored polarfleece product, but that would be a last choice. Does anyone have a suggestion about where else to search? Thanks! Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Try www.periodfabric.com they have a nice selection of solids and a few plaids in wool. Check back from time to time as their selection will change. They also carry Sunforger tent canvas. Guenivere -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Land of Oz Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 5:53 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] fabric search I am searching for wool (coat or blanket weight) in a red or blue plaid. I'd also accept heavy weight flannel in red or blue plaid. I've looked through all the plaids and the wools at these vendors: fabric.com denverfabric.com joann.com hancock fabrics.com trimfabrics.com as well as the local Joann and Hobby Lobby. We found the perfect *color* plaid at Joann, but the fabric is a slippery, stiff taffeta which won't do. At this point, I'd even buy an appropriately colored polarfleece product, but that would be a last choice. Does anyone have a suggestion about where else to search? Thanks! Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Thank you so much for all the links! The fabric is for my teenage daughter, and if you think sewing for a customer can be a PITA, wait until you try it for a picky teen who lives with you... uhh! She finally decided that the Stewart Tartan plaid is closest to what she wants, but I'm simply not willing to spend $35 to $70 per yard. I really liked that blanket weight piece marked down to $15, but she doesn't like that yellow stripe whine whine whine (see my eyes roll) I will keep all these emails and keep checking the selections to see if any fabris are added to the webstores you have shared with me. Thanks! Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Baer Fabrics in Louisville, KY: www.baerfabrics.com/ Not your topic, but maybe helpful to someone else, Beacon Fabric in Florida - everything for upholstery and outdoor including notions and hardware. Tents, anyone? www.beaconfabric.com HTH, Sandy At 07:52 AM 7/17/2008, you wrote: I am searching for wool (coat or blanket weight) in a red or blue plaid. I'd also accept heavy weight flannel in red or blue plaid. I've looked through all the plaids and the wools at these vendors: fabric.com denverfabric.com joann.com hancock fabrics.com trimfabrics.com Does anyone have a suggestion about where else to search? Thanks! Denise B Those Who Fail To Learn History Are Doomed to Repeat It; Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly -- Why They Are Simply Doomed. Achemdro'hm The Illusion of Historical Fact -- C.Y. 4971 Andromeda ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
