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Looking for sources for bathing suit fabric and/or bias tape in bulk Kirsten Sollie 02-12-2007
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Posted by Kirsten Sollie on February 13, 2007, 5:00 pm

> On Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:13:10 -0600, "Kirsten Sollie"
>
>>Hi everyone, I have been wanting to make some bathing suits for myself and
>>the fabric stores around here really have nothing in that category. I was
>>looking at the new Land's End catalog and they have such beautiful
>>fabrics.
>>Any online suggestions?
>>
>>I have also been looking for bias tape by the roll and my favorite
>>supplier,
>>www.cheeptrims.com doesn't carry bias tape at the moment!
>>Any reliable suppliers would be appreciated. Thanks!
>>
>>Kirsten
>>
>
> I'd also recommend fabric.com. Sometimes Hancocks has flat fold
> swim suit fabric that is quite nice - you just have to keep looking
> though since they don't necessarily have it year round. One time
> several years ago, I was at the Hancocks in LaCrosse, WI and I swore I
> saw some of the same swimsuit fabric that was also featured in the
> Lands End catalog.
>
> Nancy

Thanks Nancy,

I looked at Fabrics.com but they didn't have many prints. I am hoping to
find the nice prints like what Lands End uses. Or maybe I just didn't find
them there.

Kirsten



Posted by wurstergirl on February 12, 2007, 8:04 pm
I also like Fay's Fashion & Fabrics

www.faysfabrics.com

They are like Sew Sassy, specializing in swimwear and lingerie
sewing. Furthermore, they have designer overrun fabrics that they
sell at bargains. The sample sack is dizzying and you get the cost
subtracted when you order. Their customer service is much better than
Sew Sassy in my opinion. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer.

Pora



Posted by Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS on February 13, 2007, 12:10 am
wurstergirl wrote:
> I also like Fay's Fashion & Fabrics
>
> www.faysfabrics.com
>
> They are like Sew Sassy, specializing in swimwear and lingerie
> sewing. Furthermore, they have designer overrun fabrics that they
> sell at bargains.

The downside is that their web site looks like they are trying to put as
many paid ads on their site as they think they can get away with.
*shudder* Maybe that doesn't bother some people, but after dealing
with one lady whose site was that way ("Quoth the raven...") it gives me
the heebie-jeebies.

Posted by wurstergirl on February 13, 2007, 4:03 am
On Feb 12, 9:10 pm, Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply
> wurstergirl wrote:
> > I also like Fay's Fashion & Fabrics
>
> >www.faysfabrics.com
>
> > They are like Sew Sassy, specializing in swimwear and lingerie
> > sewing. Furthermore, they have designer overrun fabrics that they
> > sell at bargains.
>
> The downside is that their web site looks like they are trying to put as
> many paid ads on their site as they think they can get away with.
> *shudder* Maybe that doesn't bother some people, but after dealing
> with one lady whose site was that way ("Quoth the raven...") it gives me
> the heebie-jeebies.


Unfortunately very true. They're definitely not focussed on their
production values. To order the sample package you have to run around
to find the instructions. The web site is more of a way to connect
you with their old way of doing things, by paper catalogue, etc. But
the good side of "old fashioned" is that they bend over backwards to
provide help and information, even via email. And the sample set had
lycras I've never seen anywhere else.

Pora



Posted by Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS on February 13, 2007, 2:14 pm
Oh. Maybe they are just not internet-oriented, then.

wurstergirl wrote:

>
> Unfortunately very true. They're definitely not focussed on their
> production values. To order the sample package you have to run around
> to find the instructions. The web site is more of a way to connect
> you with their old way of doing things, by paper catalogue, etc. But
> the good side of "old fashioned" is that they bend over backwards to
> provide help and information, even via email. And the sample set had
> lycras I've never seen anywhere else.


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