A few of you have asked where to buy quality knits from, so I will do my best to answer.
Remember to buy knits that are mostly cotton (or bamboo) with a small percentage of lycra (or spandex, or elastometric). The lycra helps the cotton to hold its shape and wash and wear well, which is what we want for kids clothing. It also has more stretch to it and stretches in all four directions. That makes it comfy to play in, and perfect for growing in.
For those of you that live in Australia,
I have managed to find the odd decent knit at Spotlight or Lincraft, but I am finding it harder and harder recently. There are a few shops online which are great:
- Crafty Mamas. They sell a quality solid coloured knit called Stella, as well as Campan stripped knits which are excellent (more here).
- Bamboo Fabric Store. Here are their knits.
I cant recommend any of these stores personally, but they look like they have a fantastic range of knits:
- The Fabric Fairy. Wow, good thing I don't live on your side of the world, my husband would probably cut up my credit card! They have pages and pages of cotton lycra knits.
- Bunte Fabrics sell Campan knits which I am pretty sure are made in Germany by Hilco
Happy sewing!
13 comments:
thanks for sharing this too Naomi! I always wonder where to get cute knits (not many options where I live) :)
I don't have much experience with knits. I've never had much luck with them. I appreciate your tips and links so much, thanks!
Thanks so much for the links! I'm off to check them out...
Just had to say The Fabric Fairy is awesome! Great selection and service, and fast shipping! I even had her special order some fabric for me I'd seen in a photo, and she tracked it down when I had looked and looked to no avail. She even held it with no questions asked when I was away on vacation once she found it, and unable to return her emails for a week. I would totally recommend her to anyone! (And no, I am not affiliated with, nor being paid by The Fabric Fairy - I just think she's the best!)
Thanks so much for this Naomi. Just the information I have been looking for.
Thank you for sharing! I think I will attempt it this week for my little boy!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I'm so happy you did because it led me to your wonderful tutorial! What a great baby garment and so well presented.
oooo. thanks for the great info Naomi.
Thank you, thank you! I only wish there was some cute knit at my local store for some instant gratification. Love your blog.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the links to stores in Australia! I lusted over so many of the fabrics and am now hopping from foot to foot waiting for my order to arrive so I can start creating for my little man!
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