funky knit fabrics anyone?

[OllieMama]

I'm looking for knit fabric (preferably cotton) in cute, funky patterns and/or bold, non-pastel colors (a la Zutano) I want to make some clothes for ds, but I'm at a loss as to where to find cool fabric! I don't understand why, when I go to the fabric store, the "juvenile apparel" fabrics are all basically quilting cotton with no give in any direction. And the only knit fabrics I find are either solid colors, or ugly. I don't really understand what kind of kids clothes one would make with stiff, non-stretchy fabric. Button-down dress shirts I guess? I'm having about the same luck online too. Anyway, any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks

[scrapadoozer]

www.thefabricfairy.com

www.sewzannesfabrics.com

www.sewbaby.com

Sometimes www.fabric.com has cute cotton knit prints but they're definitely more of a crapshoot.

[sabrinat]

Originally Posted by OllieMama

I'm looking for knit fabric (preferably cotton) in cute, funky patterns and/or bold, non-pastel colors (a la Zutano) I want to make some clothes for ds, but I'm at a loss as to where to find cool fabric! I don't understand why, when I go to the fabric store, the "juvenile apparel" fabrics are all basically quilting cotton with no give in any direction. And the only knit fabrics I find are either solid colors, or ugly. I don't really understand what kind of kids clothes one would make with stiff, non-stretchy fabric. Button-down dress shirts I guess? I'm having about the same luck online too. Anyway, any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks

I wonder if any manufacturers have outlets in your area. I'm lucky to have a chezami outlet near me and the sell over runs of lovely fabric.
Ebay is another great source for fabric

[p.s]

Hi Sabrina!! :

How did you score? :

[sabrinat]

Originally Posted by p.s

Hi Sabrina!! :

How did you score? :

Hey there! i scored big time. I told myself I wasn't buying any...but some how 20+ yds followed me home

[p.s]

Originally Posted by sabrinat

Hey there! i scored big time. I told myself I wasn't buying any...but some how 20+ yds followed me home

ah ha, the velcro fabric phenomenon

[OllieMama]

Originally Posted by scrapadoozer

www.thefabricfairy.com

www.sewzannesfabrics.com

www.sewbaby.com

Sometimes www.fabric.com has cute cotton knit prints but they're definitely more of a crapshoot.

Perfect! Thank you so much for the sites! I'll also try ebay. I don't know about the manufacturer's outlets but I'll try to check it out. Thanks again ladies

[frogger]

http://www.crybabysboutique.com/

[rere]

You could also try using old clothes.I jut made my gal pants out of t-shirts using this tut.

[exquisitebones]

thanks for the links guys!

[angelamclamb]

I love the fabric at www.wazoodle.com located in Canada. US orders are cheaper, the shipping isn't bad either!

[Queen Gwen]

Originally Posted by frogger

http://www.crybabysboutique.com/

Have you used them before? Because I just love some of their fabric, and am wondering what their service is like.

[frogger]

yes. shipping was fast. she's a regular poster over at sewingmamas.com

she did have a cart on hyena, but just recently moved over to her own site.
so you should be able to find feedback .....here it is

[SillyLilStinkweed]

http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1594
http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=1579
http://www.pmorganics.com/knitinterlock.htm
http://www.organiccottonplus.com/prints.html

The first 2 I plan to sew with for my 5 year old ds.

[Queen Gwen]

Originally Posted by frogger

yes. shipping was fast. she's a regular poster over at sewingmamas.com

Aha! I rarely read sewingmamas, and pretty much never post, but I thought I associated the name with that forum or maybe The Fabric District.


Well, there goes the fabric budget for January....

[crybabysboutique]

HEllo!
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~Amy