Thread: Lots of fabric!
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Old 10-10-2014, 12:08 PM
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madamekelly
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Wow, that is quite a bonanza! Vintage fabric if well stored, can be wonderful, but remember that until the 1970's most cotton fabrics were only 36" wide so as you put it away, I would measure that also so you know if you really have enough for your project. I recently acquired a beautiful 36" piece of cotton that had 1974 printed in the selvedge and had quite a time finding the pattern that would fit on it. I eventually found a peasant blouse pattern that fit, so I have a new blouse. Have a blast!

(Just a thought, but if you advertise on Craigslist for someone traveling between the two points, maybe you could help with the gas for the trip if they bring your fabric with them? Also check Greyhound they used to ship cheap...)
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