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Shopping for fabric online, any recommendations?

Hi everyone,

I have shopping for T-shirt fabric and I want to know if anyone has any recommendations. Ideally, I would like to sample 4-5 different types of cotton (combed cotton, ring spun, different weights etc.) Are there any companies that have a wide variety of cotton nits / jersey to choose from? I've tried shopping locally in Los Angeles (Joann and Mood) and their selection is extremely limited. I appreciate the help!

28 Comments
2020/04/21
18:29 UTC

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What kind of fabric is this?

Hi everyone,

I am trying to identify what kind of fabric this is. It is used to make a t-shirt and it looks like the two sides of the fabric are different textures. Please let me know if you have any ideas!

https://preview.redd.it/nvdb4rb1b3u41.png?width=750&format=png&auto=webp&s=4fadb4a29fca9b94d8b9cdb5bc5056929f1d5892

8 Comments
2020/04/21
03:22 UTC

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Safe fabric for pets?

Hi!! I want to make homemade cat toys! Typically you would just use felt, however, I want to use something more ethical. I was thinking maybe bamboo felt? I don't know anything about fabrics.

Can someone suggest a material I could use that is similar to felt and safe for a cat to chew on!

5 Comments
2020/04/20
22:45 UTC

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Is there a word for that describes how a fabric can "expand or contract" around rounded surfaces without pleating?

some fabric are better than others are laying down smoothly on convex and concave surfaces.

is there a word to describe this quality?

4 Comments
2020/04/14
21:15 UTC

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Where to buy wholesale silk

I'm looking to buy rolls of wholesale silk but not sure where to look. Does anyone have any recommendations please?

3 Comments
2020/04/12
10:30 UTC

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Searching for a specific lace

Hi! Please help! I'm looking to make a veil that matches my wedding dress, so I want to find the exact lace that my dress is made from. Here's the 2019 Modest by Mon Cheri dress: link, more photos, close-up of the lace

I haven't found the lace or where Mon Cheri sources its lace from Google, so please let me know where I can find it! Thank you~

0 Comments
2020/04/07
23:14 UTC

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Cotton vs microfiber vs polyester: what's best for your bed sheets. comforters, pillowcases, clothes, towels, etc? What's the difference between microfiber and polyester?

0 Comments
2020/04/05
09:02 UTC

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Which is better for a beanbag, micro suede or denim fabric?

I'm considering buying a couple of bean bags and I'm unsure which cover material to get. My options are micro suede or denim fabric. I am not sure which one would be best - what do you guys think and why?

4 Comments
2020/04/02
22:27 UTC

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Search fabric

Hello,

I have a huge problem, I'm trying to make a suit with this type of fabric, with these colors.

But it's impossible to find any that are stretch.

I've been looking all over the internet for days and days, but I can't find it. I'm willing to pay the price.

I'm not looking for "lycra lamé" but for a glossy/chrome effect, more like a latex/vinyl effect.

Does anyone know of a web site that sells this kind of elastic fabric?

thank you in advance

https://preview.redd.it/wvzkc4n3mop41.jpg?width=1219&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2418bba7c189fd20a8f7c57dd86bb6372bf9fbff

2 Comments
2020/03/30
23:05 UTC

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Super durable fabric

Strange request here. I'm looking for a fabric that can withstand being sandpapered over and over and over again without ripping.

Does such fabric exist?

2 Comments
2020/03/26
21:50 UTC

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If you can help our first responders by sewing masks there are already requests from CA , WA, and NY. Please join fellow crafters making a difference in the fight against COVID19!

0 Comments
2020/03/21
05:33 UTC

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Silk Velvet!

Where can I find Silk Velvet Upholstery Fabric that has no synthetic fibers? I.e. is not polyester or rayon. Also pricing, something that is not 200+ per yard, the most I’d pay is 80 a yard, or if not that I’d pay for remnant or end of bolt fabrics.

It’s so difficult finding this! If someone could post a link to a resource wether it be new fabric or discounted remnant fabric then I’m totally fine with that!

Looking for more than 10 yards, in a platinum or pearl silver color.

6 Comments
2020/02/23
05:35 UTC

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Is there a type of fabric you can cut and it won't fray?

I want to heat press some custom clothing labels onto a sheet of fabric, then cut it into strips to use as labels (embroidered labels are too expensive to make for small runs)

7 Comments
2020/02/09
01:41 UTC

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