Today I stopped into a couple of places looking for more inexpensive knit fabric. First I hit Hancock Fabrics over on 38th. This is not my favorite fabric store but they do have good deals once in awhile. Now that I am enjoying sewing these fleece hoodies I have to stop in there and check because they sell a LOT of fleece (for those no-sew blankets, I guess) and they put some nice big pieces of it into a separate remnant pile and mark it at $3 per yard. Even the softer, more expensive fleece. Today I picked up enough of this nice purple fleece to make myself another hoodie. I love purple. I got a little over 2 yards, 64" wide, for $6.50.
I then found the rest of their clearance, on a table at the back of the store. I unearthed this interesting cotton knit jersey for $1.50 per yard. I like it because the stripes are vertical and have a bit of an organic feel. Just over 2 yards cost me $3.29.
But the bargain of the day was waiting next door at the Goodwill. I found this lovely tube of cotton knit fabric in a soft bubblegum pink. 1.5 yards by 66" for just $1. That's going to be a very affordable shirt.
There are some really good knit fabrics out there. Those are very pretty and good prices.
ReplyDeleteI am still waiting for my walking foot arriving, it is frustrating seeing all the projects everyone has made for the class and I can't do mine.
In the meantime I am just about to finish off my Colette Clover pants which I have done 14 million alterations on, LOL.
Lynne
I'm a bargain huntress. I hate, hate, hate paying full price for anything. I almost can't do it anymore.
ReplyDeleteDarn, I hope your walking foot arrives soon. I had to wait a bit for mine so know how frustrating that is. Especially when you're spinning your wheels, wanting to start. I want to start my purple hoodie but am going to have a very busy couple of days. Might have to wait until the weekend.
I have to say, you sure get a LOT of sewing accomplished, Lynne.