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Looking for 14-oz or close in weight denim-type fabric that is NOTblue
I need some sturdy-bottom-weight fabric of a 12- to 14- ounce denim or
equivalently-durable type that is *NOT* blue (I *****HATE***** blue), hopefully in a medium-intensity shade that will complement a 75% autumn/25% winter color palette and DEFINITELY that isn't something like $25 per yard, and I am having a real bear of a time finding something online. I don't really want to go into the local TSWLTH and look, even though they just moved and I have to admit the store looks a lot less trashy in their new location. Is there a short way to do this apart from requesting swatches? Or does anybody know of a place that sells it that I could just go there? I have spent HOURS searching online and looking at all the fabric stores I know of, and it's making my head spin. TIA mucho mucho, Melinda |
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Looking for 14-oz or close in weight denim-type fabric that is NOT blue
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Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to send wrote: I need some sturdy-bottom-weight fabric of a 12- to 14- ounce denim or equivalently-durable type that is *NOT* blue (I *****HATE***** blue), hopefully in a medium-intensity shade that will complement a 75% autumn/25% winter color palette and DEFINITELY that isn't something like $25 per yard, and I am having a real bear of a time finding something online. I don't really want to go into the local TSWLTH and look, even though they just moved and I have to admit the store looks a lot less trashy in their new location. Is there a short way to do this apart from requesting swatches? Or does anybody know of a place that sells it that I could just go there? I have spent HOURS searching online and looking at all the fabric stores I know of, and it's making my head spin. TIA mucho mucho, Melinda How about a heavy twill, duck, or canvas? Denver Fabric has some non-blue duck, though the range in weights is quite broad based on a spot check. I suspect that most of the twills will be too light but sometimes you can find some really heavy ones. I fear the canvas will be too stiff. Phae -- I fear me you but warm the starved snake, Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI, Shakespeare) |
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Looking for 14-oz or close in weight denim-type fabric that isNOT blue
Phaedrine wrote:
How about a heavy twill, duck, or canvas? Denver Fabric has some non-blue duck, though the range in weights is quite broad based on a spot check. I suspect that most of the twills will be too light but sometimes you can find some really heavy ones. I fear the canvas will be too stiff. I already looked at Denver Fabrics (one of my favorite drooling places), and I can't tell what the weights are of their fabrics by ounces, but I am pretty sure that "midweight" is going to be too light. The requirement I have to meet is "sturdy denim jeans or equivalent" as far as abrasion resistance goes. I have looked at hemp fabrics, but $20-plus per yard is just too much. I suppose if I get desperate, I could take two midweight twills and use fusible web to fuse them together. But I'm not THAT desperate yet. |
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Looking for 14-oz or close in weight denim-type fabric that is NOT blue
Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to send wrote:
I need some sturdy-bottom-weight fabric of a 12- to 14- ounce denim or equivalently-durable type that is *NOT* blue (I *****HATE***** blue), Did none of the answers you received when you asked this same question in January work for you? http://groups.google.com/group/alt.s...3950f544c3ed0a Perhaps a review of that thread will give you some direction? Beverly |
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Looking for 14-oz or close in weight denim-type fabric that isNOT blue
BEI Design wrote:
Did none of the answers you received when you asked this same question in January work for you? That was about what fabric to use, not where to get it. |
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Looking for 14-oz or close in weight denim-type fabric that is NOT blue
"Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to send" wrote in message ... I need some sturdy-bottom-weight fabric of a 12- to 14- ounce denim or equivalently-durable type that is *NOT* blue (I *****HATE***** blue), hopefully in a medium-intensity shade that will complement a 75% autumn/25% winter color palette and DEFINITELY that isn't something like $25 per yard, and I am having a real bear of a time finding something online. I don't really want to go into the local TSWLTH and look, even though they just moved and I have to admit the store looks a lot less trashy in their new location. This is in the home decor section, but no reason you couldn't use it to make pants: http://www.fabric.com/home-decor-fab...ght-denim.aspx It says medium weight denim. When I've ordered medium weight denim from them in the past, it has been probably 12 oz. I am sure, however, if you call them, they could tell you more what the weight is close to. 5 different colors, none of them blue. $5.35/yd. HTH Sharon -- Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys the pig. |
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Looking for 14-oz or close in weight denim-type fabric that isNOT blue
Sharon Hays wrote:
This is in the home decor section, but no reason you couldn't use it to make pants: http://www.fabric.com/home-decor-fab...ght-denim.aspx It says medium weight denim. When I've ordered medium weight denim from them in the past, it has been probably 12 oz. I am sure, however, if you call them, they could tell you more what the weight is close to. 5 different colors, none of them blue. $5.35/yd. Well, that's encouraging. Everywhere I have read, it has said that medium-weight denim is 10 ounce. Thanks! |
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Looking for 14-oz or close in weight denim-type fabric that is NOT blue
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Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to send wrote: Phaedrine wrote: How about a heavy twill, duck, or canvas? Denver Fabric has some non-blue duck, though the range in weights is quite broad based on a spot check. I suspect that most of the twills will be too light but sometimes you can find some really heavy ones. I fear the canvas will be too stiff. I already looked at Denver Fabrics (one of my favorite drooling places), and I can't tell what the weights are of their fabrics by ounces, but I am pretty sure that "midweight" is going to be too light. Denver almost always lists the weights of their fabrics in the detailed descriptions. That is one of the things I like so much about their web site. Some of the weights are also noted on the list when you do a site search.... like this: http://www.denverfabrics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc? If that link no longer works, here is a red, 18 oz duck for instance: http://www.denverfabrics.com/Merchan...=PROD&Store_Co de=001&Product_Code=14894&Product_Count=&Category_ Code= If that doesn't work, just search on "duck" or "canvas" and you will find a number of hits. All have their weights clearly listed. ...The requirement I have to meet is "sturdy denim jeans or equivalent" as far as abrasion resistance goes. I have looked at hemp fabrics, but $20-plus per yard is just too much. I suppose if I get desperate, I could take two midweight twills and use fusible web to fuse them together. But I'm not THAT desperate yet. -- I fear me you but warm the starved snake, Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI, Shakespeare) |
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