https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:44:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip/page/2#post-1251762 Wed, 14 May 2014 20:56:55 +0000 Beth Ann 1251762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Deb and Rabbit for the links --- I'll be checking them out.</p> <p>And Vicki --- I did my first projects for 4-H.&nbsp; I remember staying up all night to finish my denim skirt on time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip/page/2#post-1251680 Wed, 14 May 2014 19:16:39 +0000 deb 1251680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second spoonflower and online fabrics. Also these</p> <p><a href="http://maryjos.com/default.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://maryjos.com/default.aspx</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.fabric.com/Index.aspx" rel="nofollow">https://www.fabric.com/Index.aspx</a></p> <p><a href="http://premierprintsfabric.com/index.shtml" rel="nofollow">http://premierprintsfabric.com/index.shtml</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1251674 Wed, 14 May 2014 19:11:34 +0000 Vicki 1251674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an outstanding FFT you had with your daughter. &nbsp;Love the knit&nbsp;fabric and&nbsp;Angie's ideas, too. You'll be seamstress-smashing!</p> <p>P. S. &nbsp;My sister just found her 7th-grade elastic-waistbanded cotton skirt she made and she's redoing the waist and just bought a cardigan to go with it. &nbsp;I think that's about the last time I sewed anything, so I'm in awe of you Beth Ann. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250846 Tue, 13 May 2014 21:58:55 +0000 rabbit 1250846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The contemporary print fabric issue can be hard!</p> <p>We have this groovy little local store that specializes in contemporary prints on cotton&nbsp;for quilting and sewing -- everything from highly&nbsp;weird and&nbsp;quirky to a bit more polished. It might be worth looking up some of the fabric lines they list and seeing if you can find them elsewhere online. &nbsp;Here's some examples:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.coolcottons.biz/blog/category/whats-next">http://www.coolcottons.biz/blo.....whats-next</a>&nbsp; and they list some of the fabric lines here:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.coolcottons.biz/about">http://www.coolcottons.biz/about</a></p> <p>We also have this huge depot, which has a lot of their fabric online as well:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fabricdepot.com">https://www.fabricdepot.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;or here's another online store:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/category-designer/product-group-cotton-prints/use-apparel/type-fabric.htm?No=15">http://www.onlinefabricstore.n...../type-fabr</a></p> <p>Or you can design your own fabric! &nbsp;How fun would that be:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome">http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome</a></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250844 Tue, 13 May 2014 21:58:36 +0000 Beth Ann 1250844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sewing blogger Gertie talks up the Sophia Double Knit here</p> <p><a href="http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2010/11/hey-i-made-dress.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.blogforbettersewing.....dress.html</a></p> <p>I won't use her pattern, but you get a feel for the fabric.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250840 Tue, 13 May 2014 21:45:39 +0000 Beth Ann 1250840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm finally back from my trek. </p> <p>Thought #1:&nbsp; Would someone give me a generous stipend to live in Evanston ---- pretty please?&nbsp; I love the energy of all those poor, caffeinated Northwestern students in the coffee shops, cramming for finals, the cool consignment shops and ethnic restaurants, the used bookstores and bike lanes.&nbsp; DD and I had a wonderful time, and some great shwarma!</p> <p>Vogue was huge (22,000sq ft) and full of the creaky floors and fabric smells that I remember.&nbsp; The ladies that worked there were knowledgeable and unique, and every so slightly "testy" like the fabulous SA's of old.&nbsp; There were marvelous linens and exquisite wool gabardines.&nbsp; I didn't choose one today, but I think my Katharine Hepburn trousers might be hanging on the wall!&nbsp; I'm thinking a subtle navy pinstripe or a deepest grey (near black) with a very subtle texture or pattern.</p> <p>I was looking for a wonderful print for a full midi, but was disappointed on this front.&nbsp; Many of the prints were, well, dated.&nbsp; You know, like a polyester jersey dress I might have bought at Kohls in 2005.&nbsp; I almost purchased a Jones of New York blue Ikat print, but I am a bit over Ikat at the moment, and its scale was a bit overwhelming.&nbsp; <b>Anyone know of a great online source for marvelous, modern prints?</b></p> <p>W<b>hat did I find?</b></p> <p><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Sophia-Double-Knit-Navy-5.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.voguefabricsstore.c.....avy-5.html</a></p> <p>The navy is not showing up on my monitor, but it is a glorious navy -- not purple, not grey, but a true, deep blue.&nbsp; It will become a dress -- one of several patterns, but I've not finalized my choice yet.&nbsp; Sophia Double Knit has a beautiful weight --- a perfect balance of drape and structure that lets it drape but never cling.&nbsp; I got it on sale for $6.99 a yard, which is a good deal.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250774 Tue, 13 May 2014 19:59:22 +0000 crutcher 1250774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I grew up in fabric stores and loved your description of the sounds and smells of fabric...I remember sitting on the stools in front of pattern books, selecting wonderful things to wear...<br />Unfortunately, the skill to sew skipped over me and I cannot even put in a hem without tape...scotch...<br />But it was a nice memory... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250769 Tue, 13 May 2014 19:56:32 +0000 MsMaven 1250769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds wonderful. &nbsp;I too have great memories of working my way through old-fashioned fabric shops looking for just the right piece to transform me into a beautiful princess.</p> <p>Can't believe it but it's been 20 years since the last time I visited Britex in SF. &nbsp;One of these days I'm going to make my way there again.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.britexfabrics.com/">http://www.britexfabrics.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250713 Tue, 13 May 2014 18:39:45 +0000 deb 1250713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Britex in San Francisco was my fabric heaven. Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250704 Tue, 13 May 2014 18:28:03 +0000 rachylou 1250704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh what great fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250684 Tue, 13 May 2014 18:03:42 +0000 Ornella 1250684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oooooooh, this sounds like TOO MUCH fun...take me with you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250680 Tue, 13 May 2014 17:55:11 +0000 Karie 1250680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds like a fabulous fabric store! I wish there was one in my area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250675 Tue, 13 May 2014 17:51:50 +0000 Anonymous 1250675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please share your spoils?<br /> ETA, photos I mean (though I wouldn't say no to a donation ;))</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250653 Tue, 13 May 2014 17:25:01 +0000 Ledonna N. 1250653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, have fun it is always great to have a day to do something you really enjoy.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250640 Tue, 13 May 2014 17:11:08 +0000 Anonymous 1250640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck on your hunt. May you bag some beautiful fabrics that you will enjoy sewing and wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250623 Tue, 13 May 2014 16:50:35 +0000 LACeleste 1250623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sending you wishes! &nbsp;I spent a lot of time in wallpaper stores while growing up--not quite as fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250615 Tue, 13 May 2014 16:40:08 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1250615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have fun, and good luck finding just what you want!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250600 Tue, 13 May 2014 16:22:59 +0000 Marillen 1250600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's so cool! I love fabric stores! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250595 Tue, 13 May 2014 16:16:38 +0000 Angie 1250595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds right up your creative alley, Beth Ann. Think midi skirt and Katherine Hepburn trousers. Have fun. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250591 Tue, 13 May 2014 16:07:07 +0000 viva 1250591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto Peri. I wouldn't know what to do there, but I wish I could sew!!&nbsp; Have fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250577 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:56:24 +0000 Anonymous 1250577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You cannot believe how jealous I am! I would be like a kid in a sweety shop!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250576 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:56:05 +0000 missvee 1250576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful! Hope you get something amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250571 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:54:13 +0000 unfrumped 1250571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto Adelfa. My mom sewed a lot of my clothes and it was a happy time, fingering fabrics, choosing just the coolest buttons. Have a great day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250570 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:53:53 +0000 cheryl 1250570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck! Sounds like a wonderful day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250520 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:18:07 +0000 Adelfa 1250520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes! I spent many hours in fabric stores with my mom. I loved every minute. So wonderful to have options beyond the craft store! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250518 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:15:10 +0000 Peri 1250518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have fun! I wish I could sew and make just what I wanted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250507 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:05:16 +0000 celia 1250507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have a happy fashion hunt!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250506 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:04:00 +0000 JulieJohn 1250506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bon chance, ma soeur! This is a rare experience in our modern world, to be savored. I wish I could go with you. There is a certain faux suede I have been questing for lo these many moons...</p> <p>Can't wait to see what you and DD discover! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250498 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:00:12 +0000 Suz 1250498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck, Beth Ann, and have fun! Looking forward to seeing your finds. It sounds like a sensory rich experience.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-field-trip#post-1250491 Tue, 13 May 2014 14:45:38 +0000 Thistle 1250491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck!!&nbsp; I hope you find exactly what you are looking for. </p>