Reply To: Where to buy fabric? What do all the different names mean?

[professorpincushionParticipant]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I don’t know what kind of local fabric stores you have but I live in a small town and I either have a small JoAnn’s or several quilting stores. So I understand where you’re coming from, because, as someone who likes to sew clothes, I don’t have access to the best selection of apparel fabrics for my area. Fortunately, there are usually good selections online, like fabric.com. They have a huge selection, but the down side is that you can’t tell much about the fabric besides the image and description they provide. The good news is that a lot of online fabric companies will offer to send you swatches, either for free or for a small fee. so you can at least get a sample before committing to buying fabric. As far as understanding the different types of fabric, you can find lists in sewing books or online https://www.textileschool.com/articles/330/type-of-fabrics but it really is something that comes with experience. I worked at a fabric store for three years and I still learn new things about fabrics.