tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post6082963709695940936..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: SF Day 1, part 2: Britex 1Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-43643477751616105142013-06-04T18:35:40.611-05:002013-06-04T18:35:40.611-05:00Hehehe - don't hold your breath! My list seem...Hehehe - don't hold your breath! My list seems to be growing by leaps and bounds!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-13037238819370953882013-06-03T13:26:14.721-05:002013-06-03T13:26:14.721-05:00Oooh, what fun fabric! I'm excited to see wha...Oooh, what fun fabric! I'm excited to see what you make!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-91016197855380529432013-06-02T15:31:17.964-05:002013-06-02T15:31:17.964-05:00Maybe!! Or we could do a virtual fabric shop - th...Maybe!! Or we could do a virtual fabric shop - that's actually how I do a lot of my fabric shopping, especially for knits.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-77791715552508622282013-06-02T15:30:02.222-05:002013-06-02T15:30:02.222-05:00It's nothing fancy, just a couple bits and bob...It's nothing fancy, just a couple bits and bobs!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-11722979305539947322013-06-02T15:29:23.040-05:002013-06-02T15:29:23.040-05:00Thanks, Jill! Thanks, Jill! Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-49815178805167768882013-06-02T15:28:55.670-05:002013-06-02T15:28:55.670-05:00I could have sworn you were in the Brite-ex camp!
...I could have sworn you were in the Brite-ex camp!<br /><br />I agree - your mom was probably able to get a better quality fabric than what she'd find at David's, and the dresses were much more special and sentimental, I'm sure!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-5247992919257896472013-06-02T15:27:29.561-05:002013-06-02T15:27:29.561-05:00Take away message: You've been fabric shoppin...Take away message: You've been fabric shopping in Paris?!? Gah!!!<br /><br />My local shop does the same, and the prices are much lower. Of course, many of those fabrics are polyester ;-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-39160486307139993762013-06-01T22:27:50.390-05:002013-06-01T22:27:50.390-05:00I love your fabric -- the green and white looks so...I love your fabric -- the green and white looks so refreshing. I enjoyed the notions section at Britex when I was there ... bought a little pincushion on a golf tee (well, that's what it looks like!) to put in the top of a spool of thread on your sewing machine. <br /><br />To me, the remnants at Britex were more like fabric "coupons" I've seen in the shops in Paris -- fairly generous pre-cut pieces. I did have one thing cut off a bolt at Britex, and it was not a quick process.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674930108735903116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-81646535420903172062013-06-01T16:20:03.600-05:002013-06-01T16:20:03.600-05:00That fabric is so you! I always had pronounced the...That fabric is so you! I always had pronounced the store's name like you. Didn't know pics couldn't be taken in there. My mum bought fabric for the flower girl dresses for my wedding and my bro's. each dress was $120 but I told her her handmade ones were so much better than what was sold at David's Bridal.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-59790010227598138052013-06-01T11:56:05.192-05:002013-06-01T11:56:05.192-05:00Loooove that fabric! And I always wondered as wel...Loooove that fabric! And I always wondered as well how to pronounce "Britex". Thanks for clearing that up!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989756320124172799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-22499913233844990412013-05-31T18:07:42.407-05:002013-05-31T18:07:42.407-05:00My first trip to Britex was definitely a sensory o...My first trip to Britex was definitely a sensory overload also! And, I ended up (and still do) on the 4th floor. Love the fabric, and can't wait to see what else you came back with :)Makizy Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340015178845132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-45763287443123567582013-05-31T10:12:22.918-05:002013-05-31T10:12:22.918-05:00I'm itching to start some sewing projects this...I'm itching to start some sewing projects this summer ... just simple tees ... but I, too, get really overwhelmed when I go into a shop that has a lot of choice. Of course, I'm grateful to have that type of access but I know I'm alittle nervous about my going fabric shopping. Come with me? ; )Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741932078378446322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-21814114386965202852013-05-31T07:54:08.371-05:002013-05-31T07:54:08.371-05:00It was interesting for me to see the concentration...It was interesting for me to see the concentration of high-end shops in the Union Square area, because although we have most of the same shops in Chicago, they are spread out across a few different neighborhoods. Got to say though, I haven't actually done any shopping in a couple of years, and it made me really glad I sew! (See reply to Linda below!)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-5092333869161827272013-05-31T07:52:09.040-05:002013-05-31T07:52:09.040-05:00I went two times, and I doubt I was in there even ...I went two times, and I doubt I was in there even an hour each! It's just too much to look at!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-68986895810863782982013-05-31T07:51:25.848-05:002013-05-31T07:51:25.848-05:00Thank you, Linda!
Yes, I agree - it's a littl...Thank you, Linda!<br /><br />Yes, I agree - it's a little steep for a remnant. And believe it or not, this was one of the lower-priced items I saw! And I don't think it's even "designer" - there is no marking in the selvedge to identify it.<br /><br />One of the reasons the prices are so high at Britex is that a lot of the fabrics are designer - i.e. actual Missoni, or Chanel, etc. It also seemed to me that they don't take as significant a percentage off the price of remnants as I'm used to at my local shops, although I didn't do a comprehensive analysis.<br /><br />I'd have to say no, sewing isn't a cheap hobby! You CAN make garments for much less than they would cost in RTW - it's just that the impulse to acquire more patterns, stash fabric, tools and books usually compensates for the savings!<br /><br />That said, I spent another couple hours or so in SF doing "research" in some shops I used to love and bought many of my clothes from back in the day, as well as a couple lower-end designer shops. I was shocked to see the high prices, poor quality and garments made mostly of polyester. When you compare home sewing to those items, I think the cost is much less.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-62686556326428104462013-05-31T05:01:55.588-05:002013-05-31T05:01:55.588-05:00I am loving hearing about your trip, Gail!
One t...I am loving hearing about your trip, Gail! <br /><br />One thing that struck me on your lovely fabric was the price...for a remnant. I am glad you mentioned the prices were on the high side in this place. I am trying to get my head around how much sewing my own things is going to cost! Sewing isn't a cheap hobby, either, is it? ;-?<br /><br />But the dress will surely be gorgeous!<br /><br />Lindahttp://fromthepurlside.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-31775055479021931562013-05-30T22:01:54.629-05:002013-05-30T22:01:54.629-05:00I spent about an hour in Britex a few years ago, a...I spent about an hour in Britex a few years ago, and didn't buy a thing, I was so overwhelmed! I love your bamboo fabric and look forward to seeing the dress it will become. :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406909491823466233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-27463519724093443502013-05-30T21:25:39.437-05:002013-05-30T21:25:39.437-05:00That must have been a wonderland for you! San Fra...That must have been a wonderland for you! San Francisco is wonderful enough, but some of the shopping is just unforgettable. I'm so glad you came out of there with some great new tools and some unique fabric.Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334868491094133451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-35539744513772556442013-05-30T19:51:14.300-05:002013-05-30T19:51:14.300-05:00It was definitely worth the trip(s)! I forgot to ...It was definitely worth the trip(s)! I forgot to mention that I found the staff to be very friendly too. :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-30392005792343772382013-05-30T19:50:17.504-05:002013-05-30T19:50:17.504-05:00It could almost have a nautical feel too, couldn&#...It could almost have a nautical feel too, couldn't it? It will be fun to daydream about what it should become!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-26598090363085668412013-05-30T19:49:11.825-05:002013-05-30T19:49:11.825-05:00Cool! Yes, I think it's going to be handy for...Cool! Yes, I think it's going to be handy for both sewing and knitting :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-27594840116103681452013-05-30T19:48:30.929-05:002013-05-30T19:48:30.929-05:00Oh, good to know! I guess I wasn't looking in...Oh, good to know! I guess I wasn't looking in the right places! But now that you mention it, the quilting section of JoAnn's is where I found the marking pencils that I love.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-2530760306267951522013-05-30T19:47:31.474-05:002013-05-30T19:47:31.474-05:00That's the book I bought just before the trip!...That's the book I bought just before the trip! I'd meant it as my take-along reading, but it ended up being much larger and heavier than I'd imagined.<br /><br />I've made it about half way through the first section, and I have to say that aside from the Horizontal Balance Line idea, it's not really clicking with me - as in, I don't quite get it. But I'm going to power through to the end in hopes that it starts to make sense to me.<br /><br />Meanwhile, expect to see a lot of knits and tunics!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-29771272573817021762013-05-30T19:45:26.122-05:002013-05-30T19:45:26.122-05:00and p.s. i shop just like you!and p.s. i shop just like you!lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-15634211007458522602013-05-30T19:44:04.243-05:002013-05-30T19:44:04.243-05:00great fabric! that should make for a very cute dre...great fabric! that should make for a very cute dress. i just picked up a book on fit ("the complete photo guide to perfect fitting" by sarah veblen) and it seems pretty good. haven't had a chance to fully immerse in it, but it's worth a check out at the library at least! hope you work out your fitting issues, it can be so frustrating! lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.com