Alternative Fabric Shopping
***If you prefer to go on you own:
Suggested Stores:
- SAS Fabrics ( Hawthorne Blvd) (1st choice it’s messy
but has best selection and prices and close to MB)
- Michael Levine's (downtown Los Angeles)
- Joann Fabrics (Torrance)
- Mood Fabrics (Santa Monica)
Suggested fabric yardages:
Loose Top 2 yds.
tank top 1 yd. (don’t forget trim if making spaghetti strap)
shorts 1 yd.
leggings 2 yds. (2 ½ if child is tall)
loose pants 3 yds. (4 yds if child is tall)
circle skirt 2 yds. (long circle skirt 4yds)
long skirt 3 yds (4 yds. If child is tall)
hi low skirt 4 yds
Maxi Skirts 4 yds
For a dress:
Short Dress: top 1 yd. skirt 2 yds
Long Dress: top 1yd., long skirt 3-4 yds (depends on height of child and if is straight down or full)
*Most thin fabrics need to be lined (don’t forget to purchase that too)
* Do not forget zippers, trims, belting, trim for straps, etc.