https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sewing-plans-nic-zoe-flirt-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:42:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sewing-plans-nic-zoe-flirt-skirt#post-1000348 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 02:24:59 +0000 crow 1000348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denverfabrics.com has a good reputation and has tencel in various colors and weaves: twill, shantung and "linen", which might have enough drape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sewing-plans-nic-zoe-flirt-skirt#post-999940 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 18:21:21 +0000 Betti 999940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got back from JoAnns. Ugh. Nuthin' there. We have a really nice fabric store in Royal Oak, maybe I'll pop in there tomorrow to see their selection.</p> <p>@lyn* - Yes, most of our REAL fabric shops have closed too, unfortunately.&nbsp;</p> <p>@Diana - Actually, no, it doesn't have to be denim. I'm open to others, as long as the color blends well with my wardrobe for fall into winter.&nbsp;</p> <p>@JulieJohn - The sheets are an idea, but I&nbsp;don't want to buy a whole set. I do like the second link; there's&nbsp;a bunch to choose from there, and affordable too.</p> <p>@Beth Ann - Nice list of sources! Thanks! I've had some luck with Etsy at times, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sewing-plans-nic-zoe-flirt-skirt#post-999847 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 16:20:44 +0000 Beth Ann 999847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://thehumblenest.com/2010/05/10/30-great-places-to-buy-fabric%C2%A0online/" rel="nofollow">http://thehumblenest.com/2010/.....%A0online/</a></p> <p>Above is a blog link that's a couple years old, but I bookmarked it for it's list of online fabric sellers.&nbsp; I think you could purchase tencel online, but it's the weight of it that would be hard to guess.</p> <p>I've seen tencel at Joanne's fabrics, but their selection is spotty.&nbsp; If you have one nearby, you might call and ask if they're stocking it.</p> <p>I had a skirt somewhat like this and loved it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sewing-plans-nic-zoe-flirt-skirt#post-999817 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:45:02 +0000 JulieJohn 999817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Tencel, and I love that skirt pattern, it's so graceful and sporty. </p> <p>I did a little sleuthing and found this crazy idea - sheets! They are pricey, though:<br /><a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=207827" rel="nofollow">http://www.bedbathandbeyond.co.....SKU=207827</a></p> <p>And here is a source for Tencel that is more reasonably priced:<br /><a href="http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/c/13/Tencel-Fabric" rel="nofollow">http://www.fashionfabricsclub......cel-Fabric</a></p> <p>Have fun, and please share the results!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sewing-plans-nic-zoe-flirt-skirt#post-999804 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:32:53 +0000 Diana 999804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, nice.&nbsp; I love this type of trumpet cut on a skirt, and it's so hard to find these days.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />I think Tencel denim would be very drapey, right?&nbsp; So I'm not sure that more cotton-rich denim would give you the right drape.&nbsp; (This is actually why I got rid of all my denim skirts, because they were all so stiff.)&nbsp; I've no idea where to get Tencel denim though.&nbsp; Are you wedded to the idea of denim?&nbsp; </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sewing-plans-nic-zoe-flirt-skirt#post-999740 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:07:12 +0000 lyn* 999740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah well, don't be too hard on yourself Hindsight is 20/20, yes?</p> <p>I'm no help with sourcing fabric - I find it really hard too; all the fabric stores in my area have gone under years ago.</p> <p>Good luck - it looks like a fab skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sewing-plans-nic-zoe-flirt-skirt#post-999736 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:05:08 +0000 Betti 999736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried <a rel="nofollow">this</a> skirt on recently and fell in love with it. But the waist fit weird. Altering this type of skirt wouldn't do well, so I actually found the <a rel="nofollow">exact pattern</a> for it and I'm planning on making it.</p> <p>Now I need fabric. The Nic &amp; Zoe is 100% Tencel denim and I can't find it anywhere. I found some very light weight denim (4.5 oz) that is supposed to be very nice, and also a cotton and 35% Tencel blend denim. I'm kind of kicking myself because I recently donated a, yup, 100% Tencel denim dress. It was a size 16 (yes, I used to be heavier) and would have provided plenty of fabric.</p> <p> </p>