I have a large tote full of jean fabrics that I have saved from old clothing. I also look for denim dresses and jumpers at thrift shops. Bigger sizes=more fabric! It's a plus when I find embroidered areas on the pieces. Like you, I get fabrics from many places. It's fun to go out looking for unique pieces...just never know what you'll find! Great video!
@DanielaMellen Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your tips! 😊
@linaleblanc8288 Жыл бұрын
My favorite way to find fabric is thrift stores. I dearly love when I find crocheted pieces, or embroidered pieces like you said in the video. I found two beautiful quilted pillow shams last week. Sometimes I find little pieces of fabric at the Dollar tree too.
@DanielaMellen Жыл бұрын
So true! It's like a treasure hunt! 😊
@debbiefrick4380 Жыл бұрын
I have acquired fabric through all of your methods. I have friends who have given me decorator and upholstery samples with the paper tops. These are usually mixed blends and heavier fabrics but are great for texture. Recently, a friend who makes clothing for her grandchildren gave me a 30 gallon grocery bag full of really small scraps. When I tell people I will take pieces as small as 2 inch squares they really understand I will take all scraps.
@DanielaMellen Жыл бұрын
You hit the jackpot with your friends! All are so unique and wonderful supplies for your projects!
@gigsy4827 Жыл бұрын
Great video. More great sources I look for are pretty scarves, placements, lacy curtains, prom dresses, wedding gowns, hankies, and bandannas too.
@DanielaMellen Жыл бұрын
Wow! Lots of great ideas. Thanks for sharing!
@cathygormanson2941 Жыл бұрын
Our one and only quilt shop in town has bins of scrap fabric, both cotton types and wool. She provides three sizes of plastic bags to fill for a fixed price. Funny little note she posts a sign that tells you the bag has to be zipped up, not left open. Too cute.
@DanielaMellen Жыл бұрын
Awww! I think I'd love that little shop!
@elainet5870 Жыл бұрын
I’m very lucky that I have a lot of fabric from my Mom who sewed throughout her life. I also have many of her old linens, too! 😃❤️
@DanielaMellen Жыл бұрын
❤️ That is very fortunate! How sweet!
@mariaruiz3848 Жыл бұрын
I like this video. I found pieces of fabrics and embellishments through friends. It is so much fun. Love thrifting too. Thank you for sharing. What a great day to begin my day today.
@DanielaMellen Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@debbiefrick4380 Жыл бұрын
I love using scarves also.
@cleot151 Жыл бұрын
Quilters who have yard sales are my favorite source.
@DanielaMellen Жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@doreensherk287 Жыл бұрын
You have opened a whole new avenue for fabrics and textiles.
@DanielaMellen Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear this was helpful!
@stitchitPAM Жыл бұрын
Thrift stores and Estate sales!
@DanielaMellen Жыл бұрын
Great ideas!
@susanspisak65 Жыл бұрын
I love finding cheap remnants from JoAnn ….
@DanielaMellen Жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@elizabethsawyer5906 Жыл бұрын
Charity shops here in the UK are a great source of fabrics too. 💕
@DanielaMellen Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! 😊
@lucidkate Жыл бұрын
Where do you store all your fabric finds when it comes to larger pieces? I'm new to slow stitching and I have a pile starting 😅
@DanielaMellen Жыл бұрын
I have clear tubs where I store the fabrics. I sort it by color and holiday. And I have scrap bins for smaller pieces. Some people use baskets or dresser drawers.