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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2017 15:01:31 GMT -5
I stole this from another message board:
Every crafter knows - "why buy something for $7 when you can make it for $95 worth of craft supplies" .
LOL!
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Post by raybar on Nov 22, 2017 15:09:27 GMT -5
That's why my sister quit making her own clothing.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2017 15:49:50 GMT -5
Of course, there is the pleasure and satisfaction of creating something that is your own and personal. I used to sew my clothes, too, but that was a long time ago, and I would actually get a bit depressed spending so much intense time alone with the pattern and sewing machine.
However, I have such a hard time finding tops that I like and that I find flattering, that I'm thinking seriously of finding a good pattern and doing something special to it that would make it my own by just by the choice of fabric plus embroidery, some kind of tie-dye, applique, etc. The problem is that it's really difficult to find fabric shops anymore. I don't believe there is even one here and buying through the internet is really chancy that you're getting what you think you're getting.
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Post by raybar on Nov 22, 2017 18:02:40 GMT -5
It's the same here in Los Angeles. Most of the smaller local fabric stores are gone. Many of the large stores downtown in the garment district are in business, but that's a little inconvenient if we (by which I mean Molly) just needs a couple yards of something or a few notions. Target and Walmart carry some stuff, but they're not anything like a real fabric store. International Silks and Woolens (up the street from CBS Television City) is one of her favorites. www.internationalsilks.com/International_Silks_and_Woolens/Home.htmlB. Black & Sons is another. Molly's son went to school with one of the sons or grandsons, and they remain good friends. www.bblackandsons.com
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