Where do I buy fabric online? ALL of my favorite places and shopping tips!

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Thoughtful Creativity - CRAFT, SEW, DIY

2 ай бұрын

Dear Sewing Friends, in this video I would love to share with you where I buy fabric online! I have been asked this question many times, so today I will give you the list, why I like these shops, tips for shopping and more!
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Members Extra about Fabric Savvy Book - • Members Extra - "Fabri...
Fabric Mart - www.fabricmartfabrics.com/
Mood - www.moodfabrics.com/
LA Finch - lafinchfabrics.myshopify.com/
Fabrics-store - fabrics-store.com/
The Purple Seamstress - purpleseamstressfabric.com/
Surge fabric shop - surgefabricshop.com/#
Linton Tweeds - lintontweeds.com/
Dharma - www.dharmatrading.com/
Eco Bee - www.eco-bee-fabrics.com/fabrics
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Thank You for being here and I hope that this channel encourages you to sew and make beautiful things!
xxx, Alisa

Пікірлер: 75

@susannanghiloloka3296 17 күн бұрын

I just love this channel. It made me fall in love with sewing each second

@MariaAdelina Ай бұрын

I could listen to your sweet voice all day. Lol I want you to be the voice of my conscience😂 thank you for all your content!!❤

@JoletteRoodt Ай бұрын

I love it when online fabric stores add videos to their product pages. Really makes such a difference in understanding what you're buying. Also, that gingerbread print is so cute! 🍪

@sleepycat8887 Ай бұрын

Yes!!! I feel the same way. I look at the pics to make sense if the fabric will be useful on my project or not. Has saved me from getting some really not nice fabrics lol😂.

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

Hundred times yes! Video helps a ton. Oh, yes, isn't it cute? I feel it will be a gingerbread filled Christmas this year :)

@thisbasicstitch 23 күн бұрын

I am grateful for yoyr channel, thank you for sharing yoyr knowledge to the sewing community.

@katwitanruna Ай бұрын

Saved this to my craft playlist for when I have birthday money!!

@ChrisW228 Ай бұрын

I love this information. So many sewists refer to JoAnn Fabrics, which I find very expensive. My best price I’ve found (plus frequent 40% off sales) is Hobby Lobby, but I’ve pretty much purchased every fabric that I like there.

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

I do shop from time to time at Joann's, but usually that is when I need something right here, right now and I have no time to spare.... all other times I try to avoid it because it can be expensive and the selection in my store is very bad. I do like Hobby Lobby's garment fabric and price too, but again, selection is small and usually I go there when I need something ASAP. I am happy this is helpful for you!

@Escape10mom Ай бұрын

I like Surge fabrics. I get a lot of fabrics from them. Also Mood is good too. Heard of LA Finch but haven't ordered anything from them yet. Great info!

@loisheron2180 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for this information on fabric resources!

@owlhollowadventures283 Ай бұрын

I buy fabric from Whatnot, great deals!! hatleysfabrics is my favorite show!

@KLeonardM Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for always being so helpful and for your transparency. God bless you.

@pamd6532 Ай бұрын

Thank you, friend, for your knowledge and sweet manner. You are such a blessing

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

It is my pleasure, Pam!

@MadeByTriniLena Ай бұрын

Wow the tweed packs are lovely 👀🧵

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

Aren't they? I love them too! I ordered them a while back (maybe even 6 months ago) so I want to get some time and get creative with it :)

@katwitanruna Ай бұрын

Linen is my favorite fabric. I wear it year round. Thanks so much for this video!

@MadeByTriniLena Ай бұрын

Happy Saturday dear, wow great video, sew many online fabric shops✅🧵

@PamSmith-iv8zu Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the tip on the Sandra Betzina book. I found a copy at my local library and grabbed it😜 What a great resource. Have a blessed day. Pam

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

I am so glad this was helpful. That book is great for expanding knowledge about fabrics and techniques. Hope you enjoy it!

@carlynickelchok1519 Ай бұрын

I can't wait til you make that tweed jacket!!!

@jeanne-marie8196 Ай бұрын

I’m so glad you made this video! One reason is; I love tweed! Tweed blazers, tweed pants, coats, I love it all. The tips were very helpful. Thank you

@cleanqueen75 Ай бұрын

Vogue fabrics, Califabrics, Fabric wholesale Direct and Alyssa May Design are my go-to online sites to purchase fabric. Great prices and good quality fabrics.

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!

@katwitanruna Ай бұрын

Liked! Shared! Commented!! Might share again! Let’s go wild!

@lisar7017 Ай бұрын

This is SOOO helpful. Thank you!

@lilliamschaad2338 Ай бұрын

Such a wealth of information I just had to save this video to my sewing folder for future reference. Thank you Alisa, you’re a star!

@barbaraclarkson2000 Ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you.

@SewAndTellwithDori Ай бұрын

Great info! Thanks for this post!!!

@kathyhernandez7121 Ай бұрын

This is a great video! Thanks for sharing the information and showing us your purchases and makes. I use to live in Cali and enjoyed an occasional trip to Mood. I love the tweeds and looking forward to seeing what you create!

@InAgatasCottage Ай бұрын

Great video as always Alisa :) I am so glad you like Eco-Bee fabrics:)

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

I do! and thank YOU for sending them to me :)

@katwitanruna Ай бұрын

When I type thoughtful into my text box the word creativity pops up! 😂🥰

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, you're the best!

@definitelydede5001 Ай бұрын

I have never heard of either of these places! I will definitely have to check them out! ❤️

@katwitanruna Ай бұрын

Love those scrap packs!!

@1anita1m Ай бұрын

Great information. Thank you so much for sharing. Much appreciated. Thank you 😊

@dvindermand68 Ай бұрын

Wow good information, that I was looking. Thank you

@katwitanruna Ай бұрын

Dharma has an excellent rep in both home sewing, historical reenactment, design students…

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

They truly are great and they have so many great resources on their website, too. I have been shopping with them for years now and always great!

@victoriahannah1633 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this information.

@MadeByTriniLena Ай бұрын

I love linen as well

@theresaanndiaz3179 Ай бұрын

This list really helpful. I buy a lot from Fabric Mart, one time my order got lost in transit and they sent my replacement order overnight! I also order occasionally from Joann because postage costs about the same as driving to the closest, actually there is a $7.00 bridge toll for the closest store. I also order from Michael's, there is a store in my town but they don't have fabric. I like to buy knits from Girl Charlee,they have good prices and excellent sales too.

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

A few people have mentioned Girl Charlee to me - I must try them one of these times :) once I get through my stash :)

@ireneparker8253 Ай бұрын

Great video. You are right about the Fabric Mart emails. They are totally tempting. I have ordered from Surge only once. I like their quality and variety. Dharma Trading Company has a special place in my heart. I think because shopping there sends my creativity into overdrive. Their dyes and Fabric Store linen is a match made in heaven. I found the tweeds interesting. I am looking forward to seeing what you make. I don't think I have ever sewn with tweed.

@justmejust4553 Ай бұрын

WOW 6$ for a yard of jersey knit is a steal! in canada jersey knit runs from 25$ for 1/2 a meter! which has stalled me from sewing many garments as its higher to make then to buy made. sad times for sewers.

@Julia-xf5ps Ай бұрын

Hello, I have shopped at GKFasionFabrics (online) large selection of jerseys and all basics, good quality for me as well. The shipping to US-California is expensive, but I wonder if shipping within Canada would be reasonable, take care!

@0920PBarnes Ай бұрын

Is there a resource sheet for members with all these great resources you've shared? Also where did you get your year labels from?

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

Hello there! I do not have a PDF for Members with the links to the shops, but they are all linked in the description underneath this video, and so is the Members Extra for the Fabric Savvy book. I hope this helps :)

@zebra.stitcher4794 Ай бұрын

That floral on the top left of your rack in the background is gorgeous! Where is that one from? Thank you for this info, I will have to go and look 😊

@KT_37 Ай бұрын

Warning on Fabric Mart is the customer service is horrendous. I have made one order with them and what I got was not what was advertised in the description. I reached out to the customer service department and was treated horrendously. Between shipping to and from their location for the material they would take back plus the cost of the material they would not take back but was unusable this turned into an expensive lesson in online fabric shopping. @Alisa I highly recommend Girl Charlee Fabrics for any knit fabrics you made need. Really great sale pices for amazing quality fabrics.

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

Oh no, I am so sorry that happened to you! Man...

@49lucky Ай бұрын

I get mine on ebay garage sales and goodwill❤❤❤❤

@allsquaredup9717 Ай бұрын

95% of the time I work with upcycled and thrifted fabric. But once in a while I need something specific. It boggles my mind the uber-specific fabrics that can be had! There was a mixup with some “angry squirrel” fabric I ordered and the seller promised to give me a freebie of some fabric to make up for her mistake. She sent me beetle fabric that looks like cockroaches. 😂 It’s the ugliest stuff ever but I’ve kept it just in case. It’s too crazy to let go. And recently I needed some fabric to thank a neurologist who operated on our friend’s child. I was making his family some suitcase ID tags. The neurology fabric was totally cool, it showed synapses and neurons in a beautiful way, but they also had urology fabric. Cockroaches and urology-themed cotton, apparently there is a market for it. 🙃

@Mrs.Patriot Ай бұрын

May I mention one that I have ordered once from? It was a denim mystery box and I was blown away. The company is Nick of Time. They have great sales, and have expanded their mystery box offerings. They have Made in America fabrics, lots of linens, many fabrics at those single digit prices...and if you sign up for their emails, they do not flood your inbox. I have been sorely tempted by their sales. I'm not affiliated, just a happy small customer.

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

I actually have order a mystery box from them and unfortunately the experience and the fabric hasn't been great. During that order I also reached out to them via email and they never got back to me :(

@Mrs.Patriot Ай бұрын

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Oh, that's terrible. Thanks for the info! I'll try the ones you recommended. 🙂

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

It is okay, I find that people can from time to time have a bad experience from otherwise good shops. Somebody commented that they had a terrible experience at Fabric Mart, while I never had a problem with them.

@clairefrancois6046 Ай бұрын

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@lilynelson1627 Ай бұрын

Hi Alisa ,am requesting a beginners friendly button down shirt, (unisex) paper drafting in inches please, also drafting of camp collar and how to put on the collar d easiest way ty🎉.

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

Hi Lily, I have an entire mini-series of drafting a button up shirt with different collar options for Members of the channel, you can join the Membership and have access to this series - kzfaq.info/sun/PLTQAETBWbJdj5uT_n3TPdCMVwz7MWK_F6

@elaineforan4751 Ай бұрын

I was watching because I love your approach and find you so interesting, however, I wasn't expecting to hear of any useful sites for me in Ireland. I nearly fell off my chair when you mentioned Eco-Bee! I have seen their site numerous times but haven't come up with a project special enough to splurge yet! Does your Mam have any recommendations for European suppliers? She's living in Europe right?

@ThoughtfulCreativity Ай бұрын

My Mom does live in Europe, but my Friend is the one who sends me Eco-Bee Fabric and live sin Ireland, she also has a youtube, let me give it to you - she does some amazing sewing and you will be able to see where she gets her fabric - www.youtube.com/@InAgatasCottage

@michellepark778 Ай бұрын

limited choice, as getting online fabric from Northern hemisphere to down-under / Southern hemisphere is ridiculously expensive ☺

@KSMP Ай бұрын

I wish shopping online was more possible in Canada. Often shipping is ridiculous on top of the currency exchange. Or a lot of places simply don't ship here. I used to LOVE Project Runway until the season the winner basically made a bunch of mumu's and toga's. And was given extra time when her collection wasn't finished in time. I was so disappointed when she won against some way more talented folks. I honestly think it was rigged!

@laurajones4088 Ай бұрын

You may want to check out l’oiseau fabrics in Calgary AB. I live in the US, but a Canadian sewing friend buys beautiful fabric from their shop. Happy sewing.

@KSMP Ай бұрын

@@laurajones4088 I will thanks!

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