Great no politics what a relief. I have had enough and kindness is necessary!
@valclements70924 жыл бұрын
Morning Kim, thanks so much for the video, it’s a great resource. While I was still working 2015 I ordered the knit fix from Girl Charlie. I loved it, it pushes you out of your comfort zone, the different types of knits and prints. I did it for four months and built a good knit stash, as I knew when I went retired I wouldn’t have much disposable money. The shipping kills me now. I ordered Sue’s pick from Fabric Mart May 18/20 $2.99 a yard I bought 3 yards. With the exchange rate shipping alone was $25.68. Not good on a fixed income. Oh well, once the boarders are open I will go to one of those mailbox depots then I’d be able to get free shipping. Also a day out with hubby. Win win. Have a great safe happy day. Val🇨🇦🇬🇧❤️
@pamelaliebelt99672 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. I am just starting to sew again after many years away from it.
@kathym78014 жыл бұрын
I love Marcy Tilton fabrics! They are pricey but they do have sales. I lived in L.A. and loved Mood Fabrics. So far I’ve been very pleased with everything I ordered online.
@melissasteiner90394 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this list of online fabric stores. I just started sewing garments and I am always looking for a great deal. You are so nice to watch. Your voice is very relaxing. Thanks again.
@amadeagottlieb Жыл бұрын
Beautiful colorblocking!
@marilynm.3294 жыл бұрын
I was so pleased to find this video from you. I have been fortunate enough to shop and meet the owner of so so English Amanda. Also been fortunate to meet Rogie one of the owners of Vogue fabrics in Chicago. And I was very excited to find new outlets for fabric from you. Thank you so much for all your research and I’ll see you again I’m sure!
@rggonzales62484 жыл бұрын
Yay! I'll be online window shopping tonight!!
@thesewingbratt9664 жыл бұрын
I'm ALWAYS intrigued by you! This was a wonderful topic I'm sick of Joann and I needed something refreshing. So bravo 👏👏and take a bow!! 👊💘🦋🌹 YOU DID THAT!!!!👊!!
@peggyhayden22814 жыл бұрын
I have become a Love Notion sewer too. I am building my stash with the Friday pattern sale. Love your sessions. You have given me great info and I am returning to sewing. Thank you.
@kellykranz76524 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kim for the list of fabric stores. I love your channel. Happy sewing🌼🌼🌼
@Hiker_who_Sews4 жыл бұрын
I love alternatives! Thanks, Kim.
@auntmayme81194 жыл бұрын
I have to tell you that that top you are wearing is just your color! Really pretty.
@LindaRM4 жыл бұрын
Getting back into sewing after many years. Thanks for the advice!
@crisreneemakes71784 жыл бұрын
My current favorite places to shop for fabric are Hawthorne Supply co, Style Maker, and Mood. I am also finding I am more drawn to woven fabrics with rayon, cotton voile, and linen.
@carolyates45434 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video. I have started to replenish my fabric stash and have been looking for places to purchase fabric online and came across your website. I have tried one of the website that you mentioned- Fabric Mart and I am waiting for my order to come. I got the mystery silk bundle and Sue’s pick. I am going to try all the other ones that you mentioned. Should let you know I am in Alberta, Canada. I will come and watch you again.
@kathymattern5444 жыл бұрын
I use and/or have heard of several that you mentioned, but am thrilled to say I also learned about a couple I had never heard of. Can’t wait to shop! LOL
@hamisamaundimaundi23334 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for share😍😍
@lavadajenkins29554 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, Kim. Some of these i haven't heard of. I am actually waiting for an order from Girl Charlee. I use Fashion Fabric Club and Mood Fabrics, too. Looking forward to a guest!
@lesatressler84504 жыл бұрын
That was fun. Some I knew about and some I can't wait to check them out. Thank you.
@norakathleenbertoglio44144 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kim! I can’t wait to shop!
@FindJustMarty Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video.
@carlhackling12544 жыл бұрын
I am blessed to live 1/2 hr away from Fabric Mart!
@brendaweaver251 Жыл бұрын
Informative thanks for sharing
@sparkleinco20354 жыл бұрын
So So helpful. Needed some new sources where i can trust quality.
@tamarakarlin27583 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kim, very helpful! I like so many of these. I live outside Chicago & need to make a trip to Vogue. Love Sincerely Rylee out of Florida for sweater knits (fab bundles) & Pretty Posh Prints for knits too. I have not yet, but have you tried Raspberry Creek Fabrics (lots of cotton lycra & cute kids prints)?
@heideray73434 жыл бұрын
What great options. I have a Hobby Lobby and a JoAnns is 40 minutes away, online might be in my future!
@MiddleEastMilli4 жыл бұрын
I have both of them near me but closed until..........? Tried to buy many things on Hobby Lobby but each time it was out of stock. I sent them a message last week to ask......when will it be in stock? No answer.
@dcwatashi4 жыл бұрын
We should try to stay away from jo-ann's basically we need to stay away from all Fabrics made from China. Jennifer from shabby Fabrics KZbin channel gave us the countries that make the best fabric. It was Japan and I think South Korea. I don't want to buy from China because we are all in this big mess because of them.
@bellaswan1459 Жыл бұрын
@@dcwatashi there is nothing wrong with fabric or any product from China. Just cause covid started there means nothing it can happen anywhere anytime. It's a virus and everywhere can have a new one. Stop being paranoid to think other countries are better cause there not. No country is or will ever be.
@lolocaboclo Жыл бұрын
Joanns is a waist of time. We spend time to find stuff and days after u order we get messages it is out of stock. Not good
@glendaflanagin55804 жыл бұрын
The last time I was going to place an order with Girl Charlee, shipping charges were over $36, so I didn’t place the order. Also, once they sent me a piece of fabric that had a huge flaw (2” hole); it had not been sold as “less than perfect.”
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
Wow. I’ve never had a problem. Is this Girl Charlee US?
@glendaflanagin55804 жыл бұрын
Dorothy’s Daughter Yes, in California. I was able to work around the flaw, so didn’t complain. Also, I live on the east coast and their packages took about two weeks to arrive. The flat rate shipping must have changed since you last ordered.
@dcwatashi4 жыл бұрын
Joy Bernhardt ordered fabric from this company and the packaging was just atrocious and it was absolutely filthy. She also had fabric that had a flaw in it as well
@elizabethwedlock65764 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video extremely helpful!!! Love your videos ❤️
@tishawright27804 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear about USA stores l never have ordered out of country
@streamstriss4 жыл бұрын
Most of my stash is from Fabric Mart. I've also found some great stuff at Minerva Crafts online.
@sherrybrooks35554 жыл бұрын
Seweird. is one I use the most. Made of Love Fabrics, Material Girl, and Fab Clique.
@vickiboschman7904 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this helpful video. Glad to find you. I'm a from Canada.
@cynthiasmith83504 жыл бұрын
Great resources thanks!
@krisl.49624 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kim! I learned about Surge Fabrics when you were doing the Hepburn dress. I purchased the Patterns For Pirates pattern, then went over to Surge for some double-brushed poly. I had a question, and their customer service is great! I love my fabric so much I'm afraid to cut into it :) I also purchased the bra inserts from them, and they were so perfect for my handmade bras, as well as swimsuits, etc., that I went back and bought lots of them! Thanks for the recommendation!
@dcwatashi4 жыл бұрын
I follow a KZbin channel called The crafty Gemini, she suggested double brushed polyester for making tops. I really prefer cotton I don't like the heat I don't like the humidity I can't see why she recommended this fabric to me because does it really breathe?
@brendadouglas98333 жыл бұрын
Thanks much. This is really helpful. Love your top.
@pamelahill71644 жыл бұрын
I just bought a bunch of fabric from girl Charles last week.
@heidefries18254 жыл бұрын
Me too ... it's hard to tell quality online but Girl Charlee is great. Nice balance of both quality and price.
@dianedoherty36554 жыл бұрын
I noticed Fabric Mart has raised it’s prices by 40% since the pandemic started. The linen especially was marked at $8-10 before he sale, is now 15-17$..... no deals these days
@marywilliams52624 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I'm subscribed but cannot get the bell to click. I wanted to let you know there are a few Facebook fabric groups that sell fabric. I run two for mainly woven cotton. I don't want to spam your comment section but would be happy to provide a link or the group names. What I love about the quilt shop quality fabric is the lower prices since most sellers do not have to maintain a brick and mortar store. I signed up for the year subscription for no-limit patterns on Seamwork and am getting ready to buy the cardigan pattern since my adult daughters will love that one! Thank you so much for all the information!
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
I’d love the links!
@marywilliams52624 жыл бұрын
@@dorothysdaughtersews This is my private group. I am the only seller here with my daughter's boyfriend (Will Fabric) facebook.com/groups/783402378459513/ and this group has over 57,000 members with lots of sellers and lots of customers and great fabric at really good prices facebook.com/groups/quilltersclassifieds/ If you had something to sell then you could post on the QC site and I'm sure it could drive a lot of subscriptions to your youtube. I will post a link on my PrecutNUTs group.
@janfranklin21144 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing all these wonderful links.
@maryboubion19544 жыл бұрын
I used sewing studio very beautiful fabric they have and you should go into the app look at all the wonderful materials they have......😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
@stonecrestquilt4 жыл бұрын
It’s tough to find knits that are NOT polyester which I hate. It’s way too hot here and everyone wears cotton.
@irenemoreaux44464 жыл бұрын
Great information. Thank you very much.
@craftymystic48684 жыл бұрын
Love LaFinch Fabrics. Was disappointed recently by Girl Charles order, their colors and my color calibration on my computer. Not sure what happened, but I ordered a lot of fabric thinking they matched. They didn’t. So if you are wanting to match something up, ask them, they are very good at customer service.
@dcwatashi4 жыл бұрын
You posted your comment three times. You can go in and delete the other two
@gloriaallender18864 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the great info.
@musicandbooklover-p2o4 жыл бұрын
I use Vibes and Scribes in Cork, Ireland and Grandmother's Garden in New Zealand. Both have reasonable (affordable) international shipping costs - also Mauds Fabrics, Australia (I think). Most online USA stores have international shipping costs which are ridiculous. Last one I was looking at buying from was charging $35 for the fabric and $150 for shipping to Ireland, over three times the shipping costs from the other side of the world in New Zealand. I chose to buy from both New Zealand and locally in Cork - free shipping.
@amendez63584 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!🙋♀️
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@heatherjsews4 жыл бұрын
I just recently ordered from surge for the first time, I wanted to make myself some active wear and I am thrilled with the fabric I got! I haven't sewn it up yet but it seems to be great quality and came relatively fast! And I got a $4 refund on shipping randomly so that's cool!
@myChellieanneАй бұрын
Would love an update to this video. any new favorites?
@marthabilski4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos. I always learn a lot. also I did some damage in the surge fabric store! any videos on sewing with active wear knits? I have a serger but am terrified of it!
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
I have done some swim videos, which handles nearly the same. Perhaps I should do a serger basics video?
@marthabilski4 жыл бұрын
Dorothy’s Daughter I will watch the swim videos. Thanks.
@dcwatashi4 жыл бұрын
@@dorothysdaughtersews you could take a poll on your Facebook page of people who would be interested in that surgery basics. I'm not on your Facebook page yet but I certainly would watch that video
@vicki32484 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! Thank you - you are a blessing!
@mlynncannon41884 жыл бұрын
Fabric Mart, Nickoftime,Zincks are good also
@lstumpff17644 жыл бұрын
This is personal experience with Nick of Time Fabrics. I did recommend them to others until I did not get a refund on fabric that I never received. I eventually contacted the Consumer Protection Agency and six months later I finally received my refund.
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
I am so hoping they do right by me. After I ordered, I heard a few stories like this. It’s been 15 days since I ordered with unanswered emails. Calling gets you to a full mailbox. I am trying to be understanding during this pandemic. I’ll keep you posted. While I make it my goal not to tear any company down, I sure won’t recommend them if my experience is negative.
@damama6304 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how you get your pattern to fit so well?
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
I am making an emphasis on fit this year! We have started with pants, and will be moving to bodices, etc. I have a playlist that has some of the tutorials I have done: kzbin.info/aero/PLrMFNt3KK91_Sh0YvKejPND7-QaWtpS6H
@clairelanteigne-palmer99793 жыл бұрын
Claire's Quilting Nook in Northern Ontario has the best prices ever.
@bitsnharry4 жыл бұрын
Well, you should get referral points from Girl Charlee - think I have placed 3 orders! I do have questions about certain new fabrics - double brushed poly? what on earth is it like? Isn't poly hot? I see all sorts of poly spandex but have stayed away from that because of my memory of old time polyester. I also don't really know what scuba fabric is - I've heard it referred to a neoprene? Liverpool bullet - how heavy is this - top or bottom weight? I was watching Karina from Lifting Pins and Needles - she uses recycled items for the fabric. As does Jayne from Loopy Mabel - well, my Goodwill opened up and had dresses for $5 - I looked for all the big ones in colors I liked and got a few in cotton spandex! I did get one lovely dress in poly spandex because I loved the fabric. I will be making tops or knickers from these. I am also leery of crepe or chiffon - too hot? Or you need to wear a cami underneath. I am always warm in the summer. Looking like I just finished doing manual labor is not an attractive look. I also ordered the fold over elastic from your places following that video. I appreciate your videos so much - getting back into sewing after quite a break (over a decade) makes life interesting. Thank you for all this information and encouragement.
@dcwatashi4 жыл бұрын
I have the same concern about double-brushed polyester. I cannot stand to be hot and I don't like humidity. I don't think chiffon would be hot
@di-annjones88744 жыл бұрын
Love, you so much
@lauraolson54444 жыл бұрын
Wrap tops or dresses wanted as a subject.
@lucenaapilit86612 жыл бұрын
I am looking for jelly rolls .. where is the best on line store..
@tobielurie45824 жыл бұрын
I am new to sewing with knits so I don't understand some of the terms and what they are used for. Also, how difficult they are to handle--like ITY and Liverpool--what are they good for and are they easy to handle. Also-brushed poly-is that easy to sew with. I don't have a serger so is it ok to just sew with zig-zag stitch?
@MiddleEastMilli4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@dcwatashi4 жыл бұрын
Too bad she didn't answer you I would like to know the answer as well
@ToriLynnH4 жыл бұрын
Okay Signed up for fabric group on Facebook
@sagepreaumx99034 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this long list! For the Facebook group, Knit Fabric Destash, does one need to add shipping into the price of the fabric? How is shipping cost handled?
@beckyb83394 жыл бұрын
Would be good to have some British favourite sites too
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
I’d love to do that- it’s difficult because I don’t live there. Maybe I could get some input from all of you across the pond and make a list.
@SpectacularEntertain3 жыл бұрын
Liberty of London- pricey but gorgeous!
@ellastroupe57544 жыл бұрын
Kim, is that a blouse or dress that you are wearing? Great print combination.
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It is the Poppy top from a Ellie & MAC Patterns. The fabric is from Girl Charlee
@Tamarind5253 жыл бұрын
Check out Apple Annie’s Fabrics! They’re wonderful, I love them. Small business with expert knowledge, high quality fabrics that are really well priced. Great customer service. (They don’t pay me, I just love them.)
@laurasoto60284 жыл бұрын
Hi, new subscriber here from Puerto Rico❤
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching & subscribing
@teresastevens20844 жыл бұрын
What a fun (and educational) vlog today, Kim! Thanks for the information! My number one issue with online fabric shopping is COLOR/HUE. I've order from many different online sources and rarely is the fabric color (or depth of color; hue) what I'm seeing on my laptop screen. I do a lot of sample ordering these days. That being said, I still love the idea of having all these wonderful fabric sources at our fingertips. Maybe, after this Pandemic is over, a few new brick and mortar stores will pop up around our country! Being just an hour away from Chicago has me spoiled! You asked for any suggestions not covered. I have two: Blackbird Fabrics (a wonderful shop out of Vancouver, BC - www.blackbirdfabrics.com) and Minerva Crafts (www.minervacrafts.com). Lastly, I am over the moon in love with the top you are wearing! That floral and stripe combination you put together is awesome! ❤
@okoyeoluebubechukwu15252 жыл бұрын
Please patronize me
@jillarrowood89354 жыл бұрын
Love your channel! Did you receive your order from Nick of Time? They have some nice things I am interested in but after reading some reviews I am leery!
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
I did. It is beautiful fabric and was packaged nicely. It came in about 14 days when 10 was the estimate. I emailed him and it took a few,days to get a reply. I’m not passing judgement negatively, due to the pandemic, that has been kind of the norm these days. I ordered the solid cotton Lycra mystery box, and the colors I got were fabulous. The fabric was of awesome quality.
@grannaboo034 жыл бұрын
I am unfamiliar with the term Liverpool. But I have been hearing it lately. What is it is it like ITY, or DOUBLE brush poly?
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
It is a double knit, similar to what we used to have in the 60s & 70s, but nicer and textured. Also a little similar to scuba but textured.
@MiddleEastMilli4 жыл бұрын
@@dorothysdaughtersews So does it stretch much?
@maijalenna4 жыл бұрын
Are any of these shops selling to Canada. Shipping to Canada can be very expensive
@dcwatashi4 жыл бұрын
I doubt you will get a response here how about just go to the individual websites and see if they have an email so you can contact them
@anessaharris99474 жыл бұрын
😀
@michaleesloan67774 жыл бұрын
Please what is Liverpool? And where is it used best?
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
Liverpool is like a double knit or a lighter weight scuba. It usually has a texture. It’s nice for fall/winter dresses and really great for pants
@michaleesloan67774 жыл бұрын
Dorothy’s Daughter how does it compare to Ponte? Guess I should just try some😉
@emmabrodiebear6633 жыл бұрын
FWD is *always* out of stuff I like. I never even look there anymore.
@musicandbooklover-p2o4 жыл бұрын
I have been looking at these shops, appalling value after you add in the shipping costs. Will stay with shopping from half way round the world, g oven the distance they have to shop over Australia and New Zealand are affordable, as are the fabrics, the USA online stores have proved themselves out of the international online shopping markets. Good video if you live in the USA though.
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
Great point, Karen! I’d love to compile a list of worldwide shops as well. I should have pointed out these are shops in the US.
@irenemoreaux44464 жыл бұрын
You gave the name for your #2 as Fabric Wherehouse Direct, but I’m seeing it on the URL as Fabricwholesaledirect.com
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you are correct.
@specialgems4 жыл бұрын
💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
@robertabaraszu69724 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos.I sew mainly with cottons for children. I have had it with Joann fabrics.Ordering on line will drive you crazy! I waited 4 weeks for bolts out of stock. I need super hero fabrics. HELP!
@robertabaraszu69724 жыл бұрын
hero
@ToriLynnH4 жыл бұрын
How's Dorothy?
@dorothysdaughtersews4 жыл бұрын
My channel was named after my late mom, Dorothy. She is in Heaven, so I’m sure she is fine ❤️
@ToriLynnH4 жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@SpectacularEntertain3 жыл бұрын
I had to stop watching, the back and forth up and down was making me motionsick, thanks for posting the links in the comments.
@emmalouie16633 жыл бұрын
I feel impatient watching this video. 30 minutes?
@yosemite7352 жыл бұрын
No to Girl Charlie. I was told their French Terry was thick enough to do something with. Nope, four yards wasted. Quality of other fabrics is not good. If you want to make ugly underwear, maybe.
@dorothysdaughtersews2 жыл бұрын
There are different weights to French Terry. Some are for lightweight and some are medium weight. Look at the weight, which is usually listed on the left of the screen with each fabric. I’ve gotten super thick French Terry and also lightweight.
@craftymystic48684 жыл бұрын
Love LaFinch Fabrics. Was disappointed recently by Girl Charles order, their colors and my color calibration on my computer. Not sure what happened, but I ordered a lot of fabric thinking they matched. They didn’t. So if you are wanting to match something up, ask them, they are very good at customer service.
@lolocaboclo Жыл бұрын
Agreed their pictures are horrible. Looks like a cartoon photo instead of the real thing
@craftymystic48684 жыл бұрын
Love LaFinch Fabrics. Was disappointed recently by Girl Charles order, their colors and my color calibration on my computer. Not sure what happened, but I ordered a lot of fabric thinking they matched. They didn’t. So if you are wanting to match something up, ask them, they are very good at customer service.