Trip to IKEA
Next time you go to IKEA take a look at stuff in a new way. If it's made of fabric then it can be used for clothes or bags.
And often it works out cheaper or you can get something more interesting than buying from fabric shops.
These place mats are £1.99 and I'l be showing you how to make into clutch bags.
And these are the 60cm wide blinds that are FANTASTIC for making skirts and long tunics with slits at the side. See my Louis Vuitton inspired, reversible skirt on Stitchless TV Videoshttp://www.stitchless.co.uk/youtubeplayer/detail/Louis-Vuitton-inspired-skirt-from-2-IKEA-blinds/70/.
This is actually for net curtains but would make wonderful, slouchy summer jumpers or tank tops see my T-Shirt tutorial Part 1 http://www.stitchless.co.uk/youtubeplayer/detail/How-to-make-a-T-Shirt-and-a-Pattern---PART-1/70/ and Part 2 http://www.stitchless.co.uk/youtubeplayer/detail/How-to-make-a-T-shirt-and-a-Pattern---PART-2/70/
Great quality linen for only £3.99 BARGAIN!
And all the fantastic throws make great cardigans, jumpers and tank tops see link http://www.stitchless.co.uk/tank-top/ , Look at these, they are 100% cotton so will eat up a machine dye, endless possiblities and you wouldn't have to finish the hem.
Shaggy fur, this is pure wool and peanuts! Need I tell you what to do with this. Dye it, use as it is. Gillet (sleeveless jacket) Big collar with ribbon ties, Cuffs for boots or sleeves. And of course 'A Hairy Shrug Thing' http://www.stitchless.co.uk/stitchless-tv/but need a heavy duty sewing machine as a bit tough (unless you made by hand.
For me it's like a giant fabric and haberdashery shop and it's online too!!!
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