Circular sewing is an online store in Australia that sells surplus and deadstock fabrics. I found them just now. Pitt trading sells deadstock. Drapers fabrics also sells deadstock. Core fabrics in Canada has deadstock fabrics, Fabric Godmother in the UK. There's lots. In terms of being better stewards of the Earth (I like that expression) in terms of fabric manufacture, I personally think there needs to be some analysis of the chemicals used to manufacture fabrics in general. Do we really NEED to have so many harmful chemicals to make these fabrics? I don't think so. I'm "saving" three pieces of fabrics from landfill by dying them a better colour. I ordered them thinking the colours would be suitable and they are not. So I'm "saving" them from landfill by dying them. I send any garments (especially the kids') that are beyond repair or wear (as in I cannot even pass them on) down to the workshop to be used as oil rags and things. I use smaller pieces where possible of fabrics for kids clothes and if suitable for quilting or scrappy projects. My 9 year old is learning to sew so she gets the scraps alot of the time. We get alot of fabric going through the "good Sammies" op shop in town which often ends up at the craft group. This can be an issue because not all the ladies sew garments. But with so many people willing to learn to sew in town, it's a great place to source fabric cheaply just to learn.
Very helpful thank you I’ve just brought from poundameter UK and even with crazy shipping it’s still much cheaper than most in NZ I like Moreland fabrics and backstreet both in Hamilton
The Sewing Studio Oregon, you might need to add Oregon to find it if like me you get the name wrong😂. Great fabric. I made a few garments from the fabric and loved them. The customer service is great. I have asked Karleen twice for recommendations for lining fabric and she always responded quickly. She gives me great options and I have never been disappointed by the suggestions. Buying online is always a crap shoot so it's nice to have somebody help you out. She's also really honest about the fabric and what you can use it for.
@@TomKatStitchery You will want to watch in the fall for some of the washable wool and wool blends. I know how you like wool knit tees and sweatshirts. 😉
Whitney, I realize that you might not quite understand what I'm about to say, but thank you so much for being you. Your kindness, generosity AND integrity is so inspiring. I'm so glad to see that people like you exist in the world. And you're a fabulous sewist, to boot. God Bless You, dear lady.
Glad you are encouraging use of materials that are already manufactured so they're not wasted, as I've learned that textile manufacture uses a lot of water, energy and other resources, plus the shipping by freighters using dirty fuel (i.e., not highly-refined, less-polluting fuel). Marci Tilton's website also sells deadstock and they have frequent discounts.
Fun vlog Whitney and sooo tempting. found a couple of things I put in a cart and then let it go because I don't need anymore fabric right now especially with a monthly subscription box. That said, I certainly copied down all the websites and am keeping them for reference. xx Karen
Love your sweater/jacket. I was noticing it all thru the video. I love the different colors and opposites from side to side! Thanks for the deadstock fabric information!
This was a great video, Whitney. Sewing sustainably is my mantra, so I love being introduced to new (to me) sources for deadstock. Thanks for the hard work of putting together a great resource for your viewers.
In NZ my go to for deadstock is The Fabric Store, Harmer and Huff and Drapers Fabrics. I’m always on the look out for silks and I have found some stunning designer silks. They can’t tell you who the designer is. I did try and they said it was a high end French designer starting with C. There are quite a few which start with C. One of my best finds was Karen Walker silk. I had lusted after the RTW version but couldn’t afford it. 2 years later it appeared at Drapers. I have purchased Versace linen and it was so obviously Versace. The problem is it is so precious I haven’t found the right pattern 2 years on.
What a find! I know it's hard to cut into that precious fabric! I have a piece of fabric bought several years ago waiting for just the right pattern too!
I bought some lovely dead stock lawn and scuba with 30% off from Minerva last week. I never buy full price fabric as I cannot afford it so I buy reduced always. That way sewing is affordable for me and I can get new clothes for less or the same as shop bought but they actually fit me.
We need to be doing BIG things to take care of the planet. That includes our waste, diets (animal agriculture #1 contributor to climate change fashion industry is pretty bad too),walk when we're able instead of driving, avoid plastic...putting minimal effort in has gotten us to where we are now....left with 2 years to get it together before it's too late. Glad you put this episode together. We sewists are contributing way too much waste (polluting water) especially with the popularity of poly fabric.
Check out Moreland fabrics and Backstreet in Hamilton not Al lot of dead stock but good fabrics at good prices Unfortunately Moreland just put up their shipping prices though
Whitney, my thanks to you and Jenny. What helpful information!! I have never bought fabric online, and I think I'll give Sewing Studio a try. I'm a little less scared than I was before. 😅
I too have been slow to buy fabric online. The fabric studio, is in Oregon and has great stock. It only takes $75 or 80 to get free shipping. Also after you use the discount code sign up for the newsletter and get a weekly update for sale. I am not affiliated with the store, but love the fabric and custom service. The only place I order fabric online.
Hi Whitney, Have you ever shopped at Zinicks fabric store? I’ll be traveling from Cleveland to Chicago and the Indiana store is along the route. I love your channel and courses!
Hi Whitney!! Thanks for the code! I just bought some red chino twill with it (Sewing Studio). Do you have a recommendation for a denim jacket pattern?? I have the Style Arc Stevie pattern but it always hurts my brain when i see their instructions 😅
Thank you. I had never heard of deadstock fabric and googled Canadian stores. I have ordered some from Our Social Fabric which is out of Vancouver, BC.
Emma One Sock specializes in unique pieces. So far I haven’t ordered from there but I’ve sure window shopped. Still under a moratorium on myself not to order fabric until I use up a lot of my stash.
Great podcast! 🎉 As you were talking about "not perfect", I kept hearing RU-vid decluttering expert Dana K. White who often puts a positive spin on that thought with the phrase "Better is best." Her channel is just her name. It would be interesting to here a conversation between the two of you on her "container concept" applied to fabric stashes and me-made wardrobes. 😊
