A while back, I went to Joann's to get some Simplicity patterns, which were on sale for a dollar. I was going to get the same patterns online for eight dollars a piece (on sale, too) but it didn't work out, and I'm glad it didn't because one buck a piece is much better. But instead of spending only a few dollars, I went home with $35 worth of fabric. What happened?
The clearance. Every clearance fabric was 50% off. Coat-weight wool for eight dollars a yard...I mean, that's a score! I hadn't been inside a fabric store in ages. I wasn't prepared mentally for the clearance section at all, and I had some spending cash on me. This is what I bought:
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| for a coat |
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| to line a coat |
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| for pants |
I made a tank with this fabric, a stretch cotton blend. This fabric was like $2 a yard.
All I have to say is, those ruffles on the neckline were a pain! That's part of the reason the ruffle on the bottom was left raw...
I'm so glad I came across your blog on wardrobe refashion since we share similar visions.
ReplyDeleteI too like to refashion clothes and try to reuse instead of buying, all while looking stylish.
Great work, I'm your newest follower!!
Great job with your fabric finds! I think $35 is pretty reasonable to spend on fabric...whenever I buy fabric I end up spending at least $50--on sale! Fabric is an addiction...
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