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   starzoe | Jan 18, 2009 10:07pm | #1

   There is such a long list of appropriate fabrics on the pattern envelope, it shouldn't be difficult to find something you like. I wouldn't make it of a crisp cotton, not with all those pleats and gathers.

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   Happi | Jan 18, 2009 11:32pm | #2

   I know about list on the envelope. I move from Europe and have no idea WHERE on Internet buy fabrics. Do you have some favorite online stores??? Thanks.

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   starzoe | Jan 19, 2009 12:00am | #3

   There are others here who buy on the internet, but I never have - I like to fondle the fabric.

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   kbalinski | Jan 19, 2009 04:55am | #5

   Here's a list compiled by Threads Magazine, with links built into each store's website.  It's a great resource, and I highly recommend bookmarking it!

   Online Fabric Shopping

   One more tip... when you contact these stores, you should reference your pattern and number, so the person helping you knows exactly what you're trying to achieve.

   Good Luck!

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   woodruff | Jan 19, 2009 05:36am | #7

   Our town is essentially without fabric stores, and to get to the nearest Joann's, I must drive 45 miles. As you might guess, I buy a LOT of things on the internet.My favorite sources include these:emmaonesock.com whose fabrics are a bit pricey but look exactly the way her pictures and words describe them.fabric.com has a good array of quite nice fabrics at reasonable prices.michaelsfabrics.com has high quality fabrics often at great prices. Their service is superb.http://www.textilestudiopatterns.com is an excellent source, also.I use these dealers often,and have never been disappointed with them.

   Edited 1/18/2009 9:38 pm by woodruff

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   fabricholic | Jan 19, 2009 02:13am | #4

   I love the dress, also. To me, it looks like a knit. Have you looked at Fashion Fabrics Club or Manhattan Fabrics?Marcy

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   Happi | Jan 19, 2009 05:00am | #6

   I will look there, thank you. I really like that fabric design. I found some fabrics for Vogue Patterns on http://www.voguefabricsstore.com, I mean same fabric they used for model on the envelope (didn't buy yet). So I thought maybe I could fined same fabric they used for that Simplicity pattern. I usually like to be original, but this fabric has fresh pattern! I would love to have it.

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   Teaf5 | Jan 19, 2009 08:35pm | #8

   That's a Threads pattern for Simplicity; why don't you try contacting the magazine editors--perhaps on the main website?  They've always been excellent about responding to reader requests and questions.

   In most American fabric stores, that fabric would be in the Silkies or Special Occasion fabrics and would be called a "graphic print."  The black/white/red graphic prints have been very popular for spring collections, so stores should be receiving lots of them soon.