Online Fabric Sourcing - Chat Two

Jane

July 27, 2022

Shari, where do you source batiste? I used to have no trouble finding it. In fact years ago I bought a whole bolt at walmart. Now no one knows what you are talking about. They keep showing me batiks instead. It is such a shame that the fabric store are forced to hire people with no knowledge of fabric or sewing.

Constance Johnson

July 23, 2022

I agree with Patricia. In order to purchase fabrics online, I must see the fabric with a measurement tool. Please sell doll scale fabric on Pixie Faire. I have purchased on Fabric.com, Mood.com, Amazon and even eBay and Etsy with success. But, I’ve learned my lesson and only purchase when I can see the scale. On shops where there is no scale, I have sent messages asking if they could take a photo with the fabric. If they can’t I don’t purchase.

Your talk was very enjoyable. Thanks so much!!!

Patricia

July 22, 2022

I online order ALL the time. For everything! It’s nearly 50 miles to the nearest JoAnn’s….time more than mileage is my deterent for the trips. BUT, thru mail-ordering, my problem is I have sssoooo many fabrics that are not to scale. As Shari stated, I feel I have wasted my money. They LOOK like they are usable, but not. Those fabrics go in a tote somewhere never to be used…..wasted! A lot of sites don’t show measurement comparisons. I prefer to see what I’m purchasing in person to see if it’s suitable for the doll I am sewing for. For this reason is why I purchase lots of fabrics (recycleables) at garage sales and thrift shops. I can SEE the scale, the drape, the feel. LOVE! for you to offer to-size scaled LIBERTY lawn fabrics! I would KNOW you did the size scaling for ME! Thanks.