There are fewer and fewer places to buy garment fabrics. Used to be you could go to Sears and Penny's for yes fabric, every one sewed... I can't stand the things they have on the rack now days for me to wear. I have sewn all of my own clothes for years and will continue to. I get more complements on my quilters cotton dresses and I am not a little girl any more. Enjoy sewing for your children little girls have always loved pretty dresses.