Holly in FL Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Well, I've decided on which pattern to use to make swimsuits for my daughters and myself...but, I'm having a hard time finding material in the stores in our area! Good grief! All they have is solid, boring colors. Anyhoo...if I end up buying on-line...am I looking for medium to heavy weight lycra? I think the light fabric is not suitable for swimwear. There is a lot to choose from on Ebay...but, just because the seller says it's okay to use as swimwear doesn't mean it's true. Smiles! Thanks! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I've gotten great swimwear at fabric.com. Start watching their site closely. They add stuff almost daily. You really need to fully line swimsuits too--even with little girls and heavier fabric. I didn't do this once when my dd was about 3, and you could see every detail even before the fabric was wet. This was with a bright aqua fabric. What pattern are you using? Have you seen or used Jalie patterns? I like Kwik Sew for swimwear for my dd (and myself) but also have a couple Jalie patterns I hope to use soon (for her and me). They go from about a little girls size 2 to adult woman's sizing (plus sized too) in the same envelope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I like fabric.com I would get med. to heavy fabric, not lightweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 My 12yo dd who is the seamstress in our house says to check spandexworld.com or fabric.com. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusanNN Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I'm curious - how are the prices on these websites? I've never bought fabric online before and am often frustrated with the local store's selection. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Darla, I'll be using a pattern from Simply Modest...it's an on-line store. Thanks for your tips! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Thanks for letting me know about the Spandex site. I'll check there! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 I've bought once...I think...from fabric.com and I thought the prices were good. I buy from a few places on-line...for whatever my need it...but, my favorite place to buy is: http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/ They have high quality fabric and top-notch customer service! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Thanks. The one problem I have run into in trying to figure out the weight of the fabric is...some of them only mention the actual weight...in ounces...of the fabric. Sigh... Thanks! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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