I've been sewing for quite a while and I'm always on the lookout for interesting, beautiful, authentic looking knit fabrics. The larger stores carry a small variety and usually what they have is not the "ready to wear" on trend type knits that I'm looking for. Here's a list of sites I visit regularly to find great knit fabrics:
*Original post 4/13/17 - updated as I find new treasures!
Mood Fabrics Shop online or visit them in New York and LA:
- Stretch Rayon Jersey - Turquoise, Sky Blue, Rose Pink, Magenta are some of my favorite colors.
- Rayon Blends - Blue Floral has been used on the Welliewishers™ Baseball t-shirt cover
- Performance Jersey - Great for yoga pants, tank tops, and leggings. Try Calm Pacific paired with Black Cotton-Viscose
Harts Fabrics: This store is fantastic! If you're ever in Santa Cruz, CA be sure to look them up!
- Cotton/Spandex Jersey - Red Floral and Barnacles Print are cute!
- Sweater Knits - like Navy Stripe
- Fun Designer Overstock Fabrics - Ella Moss Slub Knit, Splendid Melon Jersey
- Rayon Blends - Polka Dot, Teal Stripe
- Bamboo Knit - love the Mini Stripe!
- Swimwear Knits (fantastic selection!) - inventory is constantly changing, many of our previous pixie packs were sourced from Harts!
Girl Charlee (Great online source for knit and ribbing fabrics):
- Cotton Lycra (lots to choose from just pay special attention to the scale of the prints)
- Ribbing Fabrics for binding on tees, sweaters, and hoodies
- Specialty Knits - Vegan Leather, stretch lace
Fashion Fabrics Club:
Spandex World: Large selection of lycra blend knit fabrics.
Fabric.com:
- Pellon EK130 Fusible Knit Interfacing Black White (currently not available)
- Rayon Slub Knits - great for basic t-shirts and tank tops!
- Stretch Jersey Knits
- That adorable Flamingo Print Knit shared by Marilyn!
- Stretch lace - Floral
- 3/8" Stretch lace trim (great for hems!)
The Fabric Fairy: Great selection of knits!
JoAnn Fabrics In-store and online:
- EK130 Fusible Knit Interfacing
- Cotton Spandex - My go to for basic white or black tees - easy to sew, steams well and works great with iron on designs!
- In Store - I love to check out the "Red Tag" tables usually in the back of the store. The inventory is always changing and I frequently find slub knits and sweater knits there.
For WA State Locals:
- Pacific Fabrics (Downtown Seattle by Safeco Field) Great selection of swimwear knits on the back tables!
- Fabric Depot - Portland, OR area. Largest fabric store in the Us, I believe! Great selection of 4-way stretch mesh (in store) as well as vegan leather, and knit blends.
Knit Notions:
Fusible Knit Stay Tape 1/2" width rolls (need to be trimmed to 1/4"): Sewing Machine plus
Velcro® Brand Tape - 3-yard rolls available at Pixie Faire!
Twin Needle - 1.6mm size 70 or 80 is what I use for doll tees (Klasse or Shmetz). I have a universal style, but if you can find one for stretch, it might work even better!
Coffee Filters - I'd suggest Amazon! ;)
Steam Iron - You might be surprised to know that the one I'm using the in the video is just $15! There's a large variety of irons to choose from, take your pick, I'm sure any will do fine!
Do you have tips or places you find great knit fabrics? Share them in the comments below :)
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These are great suggestions! Thanks! What is the best size/kind of needle to use with knits. There are so many different kinds of knits, and I know the needle type can make a huge difference. Is this a topic that will be covered in a later conversation? I hope so.