Materials question

Post by **Wardah** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:37 pm

I am just wondering where you custom makers, especially Jazzy, find your fabric and yarn that look so much like the originals?

Post by **Clinozoisite** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:56 am

I don't know about Jazzy, but vintage yarn is pretty easy to find on eBay. And usually quite cheap, as it's mostly partial skeins.

I don't know about the fabric, though. Have you checked your local stores, like JoAnn?

Post by **Wardah** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:10 am

I just did a search for "vintage yarn" and a bunch of different kinds of yarns from different sellers popped up and I have no clue which would work and which wouldn't. I was more looking for specific sites or sellers I could depend on.

Post by **jazzycreations** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 2:18 am

I go to all places, Goodwill! lol
that's where I've found the thin 80's yarn. I think it's hard to tell online. I usually have bad luck, maybe the colors on my screen are off on the computer, but it comes to me & is totally different.

I fins some fabrics from other people on here for trades:) & sometimes on dress up stuff at second hand stores. So when I have it I have it. I just buy it when I can.
Then the rest is from walmart or Joanns.
their materials seem to be dwindling lately though, some fabrics I always get there are out.

Post by **Wardah** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 4:56 am

I don't have any Goodwills near me, you think places like Savers and Salvation Army would be good to look for the right yarn? And for the fabrics it is just second hand stores and Walmart and Jo-Anns? I expected some fancy online store for the yarn and fabrics.

Tho part of me wonders if for a smaller doll a smaller yarn might look better?

Post by **stormberryfairy** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:20 am

I saw some good shiny material at the thrift store a couple days ago, but I wasn't sure you would need it Jazzy, so I didn't get it. If you want me to pick that stuff up tho, just let me know and I'll get it next time.

Post by **jazzycreations** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:25 pm

what color shiney????? !!!!! I wish I could see it. let me know ....

Post by **stormberryfairy** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:40 pm

Blue, silver, and gold. It wasn't a lot of each, but maybe enough to use on doll dresses.

Post by **jazzycreations** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 5:26 pm

hmmm, i'd trade for it probably. if it's still there. blue would be fun.

Post by **stormberryfairy** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:21 pm

It was gone.