How to find cheap fabric, and a thrift haul

[@mrsstyles4evs]

Great video!

[@rcowham]

Thank you :)

[@irishall7324]

Thank you.This knowledge with help other sewers for their lifetime. I have been doing what you have suggested since the 1970's and my mother before me. I do not work very much with tapestry fabrics andam in need for ideas. These items must be for small children but not be too bulky. I am thinking about a lined vest but the fabric has such a large pattern. Any ideas would be welcome.

[@rcowham]

Thank you :) In my experience I have found that some home dec fabrics like curtians and tablecloths can be quite light like regular fabric. But sheets are usually easy to work with. I have made a lot of clothing from them. Quilting cotton would also work well, my local fabric store has a discounted section. Sometimes you can thrift it as well. If you are working on a budget I would suggest thrifting some fabrics and trying out your pattern with the different weights/types of fabric. And if you are unsure of the fibre content you can always do a burn test. I hope that helps.