Hi, as for me, I learn that the best way to hunt down a good quality fabric is in thrift stores. Sometimes it is thick, 100% cotton bedding or tablecloth, or drapes. I have sawn few nice clothes from the fabric. The trick is to keep an open mind how to reuse it. Also, I love to knit. It is very expensive to buy a new yarn. So, I buy in thrift stores sweaters that I normally would not wear (size or style). I chose the sweaters made of very good quality yarn (cotton, wool, silk, bamboo or cashmere blends) that is normally out of my prize limit. Then I rip the seams taking care not to break the yarn (you can separate sides by pulling a yarn only few times if you start from the right direction). I have obtain A LOT of expensive good quality yarn this way.
--- In Homesteadingfamily@yahoogroups.com, "SharonG" <rcgustavson@...> wrote:
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> I agree that people want something for next to nothing. I knit and have had people ask me for free socks! They don't even offer to buy the yarn. As for sewing, I am still looking for someplace near me that sells decent quality fabric for shirts and jeans. Years ago you could buy fabric that didn't wear out as a child grew. Yarn may be going up in price but at least the quality is still there. I have a heavy wool sweater that I made in 2005 that still keeps me warm every winter. I haven't had to buy a new sports coat since.
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> --- In Homesteadingfamily@yahoogroups.com, Tabbitha Henry <awakeningpheonix@> wrote:
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> > someone that  does not  want to pay fair price for homemade stuff shows that they truly do not know how much time and effort has gone into the making of the item, or the cost of the materials to do project. I am fortunate enough to have been taught the  fine art of quilting and sewing and general crafting from my grandmother , a gift I will never take for grantedÂ
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> > Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 6:54 AM
> > Subject: [Homesteadingfamily] Re: Quality
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> > Have you checked surplus outlets in your area we are fortunate to have one one in our area that buys over stock from producers that area seconds then weaving quality usually is fine most often you will find that the bolt was rejected because the color is not consistent. My wife has found that if she is careful when cutting out she can miss the blemish areas by buying and extra half yard or so and the savings by buying it there still out weighs the extra she has to get. The extra is not wasted as she makes quilts for family members and scrap rugs. We know what you mean about people not wanting to pay a fair price for homemade stuff a person ask my wife to make them a fleece fringed sofa quilt and was mad that she ask for them to pay the cost of the material and $20 for her labor. One of these fleece sofa quilts take her about 10 hours to make by the time she cuts the fabric pieces to matching sizes, sew them together, cuts the fringe strips, notch the
> > quilt sides, and insert and tie the strips.
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> > Chas
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> > --- In Homesteadingfamily@yahoogroups.com, Angelia Rictor <strumpetsdelight@> wrote:
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> > > As someone who sews and creates clothing for people, its becoming harder
> > > and harder for me to find QUALITY fabrics! Fabric that is worth the $$ I'm
> > > spending! People wont pay fair prices for homemade stuff anyhow, and the
> > > price of fabric going up with the quality going down does NOT help.
> > > I've found that I've got to buy hiking shoes and other brands of shoes to
> > > keep them going for any longer than 3 months. THOUGH you are supposed to
> > > change shoes after that long because the insides and the soles dont have
> > > the support any longer. I've learned to get longer life with high quality
> > > insoles~ not the cheap ones you get at the grocery, but work boot type
> > > that mould to your feet or are rigid and cup your feet. I have one set and
> > > I interchange them between a few different pairs of shoes~
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> > > t-shirt quality is down. Denim quality is down, cotton and any other type
> > > of clothing quality is down and yet the prices seem to still be climbing
> > > higher and higher.
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> > > Angelia in OR
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> > > [mailto:Homesteadingfamily@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Danny R
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> > > > Are all of you having the same problems?
> > > > What goods have you found that are consistent? So often the second time I
> > > > am
> > > > disappointed.
> > > > We are all spending good money and our purchases should be good buys.
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> > > > Regards, Ninja
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