Where to buy cheap fabric I'm planning on opening a shop and I would like to know if you have any recommendation on where do other shops buy their good quality and cute...
Ktrenal replied:
I'm in the UK, so none of my suppliers are really applicable to you. But your best bet is to Google the type of fabric you're after, followed by "Australia", which should bring up suppliers in your country.
One thing I will note, though, is that cheaper isn't always better. I work with faux fur, and the quality difference between the cheapest stuff and the most expensive stuff is *huge*. Like sure, I can get faux fur as low as £5 a metre... but I've found that anything priced that low just doesn't have a very nice texture. I've never found any fur lower than £15 a metre that I considered high quality enough to actually use.
When you find some fabric you're interested in, it's a good idea to buy a small sample first, so you can see if the quality is good enough for you.
bippitybippityboop replied:
I purchase a lot of my fabric from Joann's (tons of coupons), www.hawthornethreads.com (awesome sale section), www.fabric.com, www.spoonflower.com (you can have them print your own patterns, but they are on the pricey side@15.99/yd & 19.99/yd), www.connectingthreads.com, www.fabricworm.com I'll try to think of a few others for you.
koman666 replied:
Garage sales and second hand shops Look for linens
fiorescuro replied:
I'm in Queensland and it's honestly pretty hard to find cheap & cute fabrics. If you join Spotlight's VIP club (it's free), you get a discount on all fabrics, and there are also regular VIP sales that can give you huge discounts (like 40% off). Shipping is $9 flat rate too if you don't have a store near you, which isn't too bad if you buy in bulk.
For stuff that's a bit more unique, I've bought from [Fat Quarter Sisters](https://fatquartersistersfabricstore.com.au/) who are Aus-based but don't have a *huge* range. I've also bought from [Spoonflower](https://www.spoonflower.com), based in the states with long-ish shipping times but reasonably priced. You can choose from *THOUSANDS* of designs with them, it's amazing.
On Etsy there's [Fresh Fabrics Aust](https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/FreshFabricsAust) based in Hobart, and there's also [Pieces of Contentment](https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PiecesofContentment) based in Grafton, NSW. Both have reasonable ranges and shipping isn't too bad.
Tl;dr if you're most worried about cost, then Spotlight is the way to go. Use them for all your basics. If you want something a little unique to spruce up your designs, my pick would be Spoonflower but the rest of the options I've mentioned are worth checking out.
Good luck with your store!
dannyboi1228 replied:
Just go on alibaba Skip these shitty american or european companies Way too expensive China xan give you super hi quality for good prixe Tell them exactly wha you want
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shipping extra baggage/belongings to Canada
Hi, I'm moving out to Vancouver in January, & I know before I've even packed that my 20kg baggage allowance won't get me...
Dan S. replied:
it is possible to avoid customs with smaller things, but it doesn't really work on huge boxes because they would be suspicious! The maximum gift is $60, beyond which you pay tax. They don't want you 'importing' stuff and selling it, I assume. The only way to avoid tax is to be 'a settler', and hand in the 'goods to follow' form when you arrive. It does depend on what you mark the value as, so you could undervalue the contents, but of course if they are lost you can't claim the full cost. Also it's possible they'll open the box and work it out for themselves. http://canadaonline.about.com/od/customs/Canada_Customs_and_Border_Services.htm
Maggie W. replied:
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Anyone know about shipping to the UK from Vancouver?
Jenn M. replied:
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Can anyone recommend a good store in Vancouver to buy dry bags?
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Robinson C. replied:
Western Canoeing in Abbotsford has dry bags. On the way to paddle in Fraser Valley area if you plan for that.
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