theherd123 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hello fellow Omleteer Crafters! I have decided to take the plunge and make Isabelle a dress, i have opted for a very simple and easy to follow pattern but i need to find some fabric but i cant find any anywhere! Ideally im after 100% cotton with a bright repeat pattern. Can anyone point me in the direction or a good fabric websire with lots of choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I was about to say 'go to IKEA' but then I saw you want a website. I looked for lovely prints online and only found them sold as fat quarters (boo) so would be pleased if someone else could point me at a good website. Ikea fabric is really very very lovely and bargainous though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Abakhan sell fabric by the metre, both dressmaking and craft fabric. Worth looking in the craft fabrics as that is usually 100% cotton as it is better for patchworking. http://www.abakhan.co.uk/acatalog/Fabrics.html Again, mainly craft cottons, but some lovely prints, and all sold by the metre: http://www.ladysewandsew.com/v2/index.php Will have another look in a minute - gotta go, kids killing each other outside ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Back again! Here's another, fabrics sold by FQs, but order 4 for a continuous yard and states discounts available for fabric bought by the yard: http://www.creative-fabrics.co.uk/brights-whimsical-fabric/cat_5.html?page=1 Or what about starting with a clothkits dress? http://www.clothkits.co.uk/ Gone to Earth - beautiful fabrics stock those gorgeous Anna Maria Horners fabrics and her patterns) http://www.gonetoearth.co.uk/ How about making this? (I want a little girl to make this for!) http://indietutes.blogspot.com/2007/05/patchwork-circle-skirt.html Was trying to find a link to a blog where there was a pattern for making pretty dress from a mans shirt. They were fab - but I can't find it now Aha, the powers of google! Here it is: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=170402.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Snowy you are a wonder!!!! This is the pattern im intending to buy - http://www.simplicity.com/dv1_v4.cfm?design=3808 However i adore the clothkits - WOW some fab stuff there! The fabric links are great too and both the OH & I are taken with this one here - http://www.creative-fabrics.co.uk/fabric-by-theme/childrens-quilt-fabric/colourful-bugs-tossed-on-white-fabric/prod_125.html I must start basic - VERY basic, as ive only ever made cushions before. I wouldnt mind but ive had a sewing machine for years and it does almost everything except make the tea! Its part computerised and sews ducks, apples etc Im now determined to put it to good use. EEK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Cute little dress and that fabric is lovely for summer. I've never made little girl dresses lucky you having Isabelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 wow, she is going to look gorgeous the cutest "bean" in the world go for it, just make sure you follow the instructions, you will be fine good luck cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzle Knit Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Have a look at this site too, lots of gorgeous zingy fabrics - http://www.fabricrehab.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Thanks Fizzle - there are some fantastic fabrics on there. I can see Isabelle wearing quite a few dresses this summer!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 my mum used to make all mine when I was little as well, I think it must be so rewarding to do that, and also they dont end up going round looking like all the other children's clothes. I cant wait to see the finished piece(s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Oh, how lovely! Thanks Snowy, I shall get hunting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 I cant wait to see the finished piece(s) Step on the brakes CookieMonster - i havent started yet! The dress may turn out to be a complete disaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 For once you have the sewing bug Emma - here are a couple more sites: They look great, very cheap and real dressmaking fabrics (have heard good reviews too!) http://www.fabricland.co.uk/ http://www.efabrics.co.uk/ Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Thanks Snowy Im waiting for some fabric to arrive then om off into town to buy a pattern (or two) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Thankyou for asking the question Emma. I logged on to ask the same as I am after some pretty fabric to have a go at making one of these http://www.lauraashley.com/Novelty/DOROTHY-CUSHION/invt/3391580 I thought it would make a nice present for my MIL who does like a nice cup of tea. Also thought I would use the same idea to make one with chickens on too Some of the fabric sites suggested have some lovley fabrics. I like the 'gone to earth' site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Sheila would love that cushion!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I have ordered some patchwork bits from 'gone to earth'. Thankyou for the reccomendation Snowy How are you getting on with Isabelle's dress Emma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Im not! Work has gone crazy and by the time i get home and have all the day to day stuff done im shattered and its time for bed! Im hoping the weekend will give me a couple of hours to sit down and get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Sheila would love that cushion!!!!! Oh yes, beautiful teacups! Hope you get some time for the dress this w/e Em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 I went a little wild and bought quite a few pieces of fabric which i'll photograph tomorrow and pop on here. As well as her dress im going to attempt to make her a car seat cover - without a pattern to follow! Her current car seat is great but the material is a little rough and she doesnt half like scratching her legs on it and this just makes her eczema worse so a new cover she must have. Any ideas about how to go about it would be very welcome indeed!!! I have bought some elastic as i think i might need it but thats as far as ive got with the thinking stage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 This is what im making Isabelle's dress from I also have some beautiful purple buttons to go with it. Im intending to make her car seat cover from this material - couldnt resist it as its so funky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Gorgeous material! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 wow love the fabric where did you get it from? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 I think i got it from fabric inspirations - but im not 100% sure. I did buy about 7 pieces of material from various places so im not quite sure what i bought from where. Most of the links to them are at the beginning of this thread and very useful they were too In fact youve just reminded me i need to look for some material with poppies on as i bought the most gorgeous buttons yesterday and now need to make a dress to go with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 In fact youve just reminded me i need to look for some material with poppies on as i bought the most gorgeous buttons yesterday and now need to make a dress to go with them! glad to be of service good luck cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
