What to do (fabrics Q's) *LONG*

[Jessica]

I got a *huge* box of fabric from this lady who said she didn't want it
anymore and was going to throw it away and I snatched it up *quick* so ideas
as to what I can do with this?

I have:

Tulle: *red* 2 yds by 1 1/3 yd
*red* 2 yds by 2 yds
*Green(stretch)* 4 yds by 1 1/3yd
*green* 2yd by 2yd
*Purple* 1' by 2 yds

Is this enough to make a Skirt? I haven't made a tulle one before..
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What can be made out of polyester? I have *never* used this type of material
before so um.. help?!!

Stretch Polyester: *Light Blue* 1 2/3 yd by 1 2/3 yd
*Red* 1 1/3 Yd by 1 2/3 yd
*Yellow* 4yd by 2/3 yd
*Dark Blue* 1 2/3 yd by 1 2/3 yd
*Peach* 2 1/3 yd by 1 2/3 yd
*White* 2 yds by 1 2/3 yds
*Brown (solid)* 1 2/3 yd by 1 2/3 yd
*Sparkle Blue* 1 2/3 yd by 1 1/3 yd
*White w/ Brown spots* 1 2/3 yd by 1 2/3 yd
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Silk-like *White* 1yd 8'' by 1 1/2 feet
*White(shimmer)* 1yd9'' by 2/3 yd
*Black/ Dark Purple* 1 1/3 yd by 1yd8''
*Black/Dark Purple* 1'7'' by 9''
*Black/Dark Purple* 2'3'' by 2'
*Purple* 1' by 1 2/3 yd
*Purple* 2.5' by 1'
*Red* 1' by 1'3''
*Red* 1'3'' by 1'
*Red* 9'' by 6''
*Red* 1'4'' by 8.5''
*Red* 1' by 3''
*Red* 1'9 by 8''
*Aqua* 1 1/2 ft by 2 1/2 feet
*Gold* 1.5' by 1yd
*Yellow* 7'' by 2'

Was thinking a cute silky patched togeather skirt... Any better ideas?
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Cords *white* 2' by 7''
*white* 1'3'' by 8''
*white* 2 2/3 yd by 9''
*white* 2 2/3yd by 1 1/3 yd

Was gonna make a cord Bear but not enough material... any other thoughts?

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Faux Fur: *white (short)* 2'5'' by 2'
*white (long)* 1yd by 2/3 yd
*pink* 1 2/3 Yd by 9''
*Yellow* 1'9'' by 1'4''

Made a little yellow wrist cuff and some black mittens for the boy
critter.might come up with more idea later

Faux Suede: 2/3 yd by 1 yd

*ack* this stuff is evil. How do I sew this with out destroying it?

Acetate *pink* 2/3yd by 1/3yd
*light Pink* 2/3yd by 2/3yd
*Sheer pink* 1 2/3 yd by 1 1/3 yd

Thinking elbow length gloves. Any way to sew them so they are snug while
still making sure they fit right? (as you can tell I am *not* a master
seamstress.)

Poly Velvet stretch: *red* 1 2/3 yd by 1 2/3 yd

I love this *swoon*

Cotten *White w/large black flowers* 3 yd by 1yd
*Purple/Orange* 1 yd by 2/3 yd
*Pastel Flower* 1' by 18.5''
*Pastel Flower* 1' by 7''
*white* 2 yds by 1 1/3 yd
*Multi striped* 10.5'' by 2'6''
*Purple Marble* 1yd by 1 1.2 ft
*White muslin* 1yd8'' by 1/3 yd
*Off White Muslin*1yd8'' by 1'3''
*Beige* 1'4'' by 1 1/3 yd
*Muslin* 2/3 yd by 1 1/3 yd
*Brown* 2/3 yd by 1 yd
*muslin* 1'8'' by3''
*muslin* 8'' by 2'
*Red/white dots* 1'5'' by 1'
*Green Polka* 1'6'' by 1'7''
*black* 10'' by 1'
*black* 1'8'' by 7''
*pink* 2'6'' by 8''
*green* 1yd by3 yd
*Drk Blue* 1'10'' by 1 yd
*Off White* 2 yd by 5''
*heavy Drk blue* 8'' by 1 2/3 yd
*blue pinstripe* 10'' by 1' (X2)
*bright fuscha/blue flower* 8'' by 18''
*Heavy (black w/ eagles)* 3yd by 1yd 12''

(alot I know) Some of these are freaky (even by my standards) patterns. I
made one into a little stuffed frog for a baby shower. It had little Green
(florescent) frogs on a lavender back ground. It sounds hidious. I thought
it was cute. The mother to be gave me a strange look. Any ideas on those?

Gingham *light BLue* 2' by 1'
*Red* 2' by 9'' (x2)
*Red* 1'4'' by 6'' (x2)
*Red* 1yd9'' by 1'
*Red* 1'4'' by 1'
*Green* 4'' by 1yd
*Check* 1'9'' by 1'
*Blue/white* 18'' by 1'7''
*blue/White* 1'7'' by 1' (x2)

Not a big fan of these, any ideas on how to make them look *less* country
barn chick?

[Cynthia]

You have to use a leather needle - it actually "cuts" into the material
instead of "poking" it :)

You can usually get them at any fabric store.

As for the rest - get into a fabric swap with someone!

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> Faux Suede: 2/3 yd by 1 yd
>
> *ack* this stuff is evil. How do I sew this with out destroying it?

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[Demy]

The Gingham.... "half" dye them.... get a black dye, but only use enough to
turn all the white a shade of grey....it'll work wonders !

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[The Blender Child]

you could make a cool crazy quilt...lots of embroidered spider webs and
things...shiny fabrics are great for this.

Lea Ann

[Lovina9830]

I wish I knew a lady like that. lol. i'm jealous. a quilt sounds fabulous.
Natalie

[Smurf]

you could always cut up the really hideous stuff and use it for pillow
stuffing

> (alot I know) Some of these are freaky (even by my standards) patterns. I
> made one into a little stuffed frog for a baby shower. It had little Green
> (florescent) frogs on a lavender back ground. It sounds hidious. I thought
> it was cute. The mother to be gave me a strange look. Any ideas on those?

--
GlitterTurkey

"suddenly it's cauld; very fuckin cauld. The candle's nearly melted doon.
The only real light's comin fae the telly. Something black and white's on...
but the telly's a black and white set so it was bound tae be something black
and white... wi a colour telly, it would be different...
erhaps." -Trainspotting (Junk Dilemmas No. 65)

[shimmer{S}]

Jessica <vamp...@crosswinds.net> wrote in message
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> I got a *huge* box of fabric from this lady who said she didn't want it
> anymore and was going to throw it away and I snatched it up *quick* so
ideas
> as to what I can do with this?
>
> I have:
>
> Tulle: *red* 2 yds by 1 1/3 yd
> *red* 2 yds by 2 yds
> *Green(stretch)* 4 yds by 1 1/3yd
> *green* 2yd by 2yd
> *Purple* 1' by 2 yds
>
> Is this enough to make a Skirt? I haven't made a tulle one before..

Should be enough to make a gathered waist patchwork skirt whihc should look
good with a boned corset/bodice/waist cincher. Keep the Purple for a
waistband, and leave out the green stretch for another project. Make a
rectangle of patchworked material the right length to create the fullness of
the skirt you require then keep going unti lyou have either ran out of
material or you reach the length you require.

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> What can be made out of polyester? I have *never* used this type of
material
> before so um.. help?!!
>
> Stretch Polyester:

Maybe you could make a tube skirt or top out of it? (i never am very goo
dwith stretch fabrics*

> Silk-like

> Was thinking a cute silky patched togeather skirt... Any better ideas?

You could make it into a goth fairy dress with a net underskirt? If it's too
thin you might see the seams through the material from the front if you
place a dark colour next to a light colour which you may not be pleased
with...

> Faux Fur: *white (short)* 2'5'' by 2'
> *white (long)* 1yd by 2/3 yd
> *pink* 1 2/3 Yd by 9''
> *Yellow* 1'9'' by 1'4''
>
> Made a little yellow wrist cuff and some black mittens for the boy
> critter.might come up with more idea later

I'm thinking about revamping my ickle mini with fur fabrics soon, But you
can always make fluffy cushions out of fur fabric. I had a friend who made a
barbie bikini top and skirt out of faux fur once whihc looked quite odd, but
good too :o)

> Faux Suede: 2/3 yd by 1 yd
>
> *ack* this stuff is evil. How do I sew this with out destroying it?

There is a fetishsewing list at groups where they might be able to answer
this question if you get no luck here...

> *white* 2 yds by 1 1/3 yd

> *White muslin* 1yd8'' by 1/3 yd
> *Off White Muslin*1yd8'' by 1'3''

You could print some designs on these using potatoes or lino print? Maybe
cover it with black cobwebs and add spiders?
If you used the same pattern on the different colour of material it could
tie them all together so that the item you make has a theme...

HTH,

shimmer{S}