UPDATING the 100% TEXTILES LIST: any new places?

Ancel fitzCharles · Post by **Ancel fitzCharles** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:48 am

Andrew
A couple of questions about Woolrich: your link sent me to the wholesale shop. Do you need a vendors license to but there (some store require it). And did you get any swatches from the Civil War section. If so, what were the weights like. I'm looking for some for a Norman outer tunic, and can't seem to find a good weight and color.
Ancel

BIG NIGE · Post by **BIG NIGE** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:00 pm

would you be interested in some more of our uk suppliers ?

we ahve quite a few and some superb wools

Andrew Young · Post by **Andrew Young** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 1:19 am

Ancel fitzCharles wrote:Andrew
A couple of questions about Woolrich: your link sent me to the wholesale shop. Do you need a vendors license to but there (some store require it). And did you get any swatches from the Civil War section. If so, what were the weights like. I'm looking for some for a Norman outer tunic, and can't seem to find a good weight and color.
Ancel

Hi Ancel....

I just email them for samples. Apparently you dont need a license if you buy in their 15 yard quantity.........which to reiterate can be in 5 yard segments of any color!
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Hi BIG NIGE

Welcome to the archive.

Sure please share any sources you have!

BIG NIGE · Post by **BIG NIGE** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:18 am

Now I note that Herts fabrics are listed

For wool there is only really one supplier I would use and thats Hainsworths fantastic stuff which you can leave raw edged BUT you do pay a price for it.

Let me know what youa re interested in and I'll pry lose some contacts

Andrew Young · Post by **Andrew Young** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:44 pm

BIG NIGE wrote:Now I note that Herts fabrics are listed

For wool there is only really one supplier I would use and thats Hainsworths fantastic stuff which you can leave raw edged BUT you do pay a price for it.

Let me know what youa re interested in and I'll pry lose some contacts

Please do

Andrew Young · Post by **Andrew Young** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:50 pm

Here is Hainsworth

http://www.abimelech.co.uk/index.htm

azure d'or · Post by **azure d'or** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:11 pm

Andrew, since you're in Atlantia, I assume you've discovered Mary Jo's in Charlotte, N.C.?

Man, I really wish Sir's had a better web presence. Mistress Maudeleyn was there last week, and she picked me up a gold linen at .$60 a yard (yes, really), and several pieces of excellent wool and wool blends at $3.99 a yard, including a gold tropical weight that's so splendid I can't tell you.

Must make an effort to mag them to make their stock more readily available online.

Gwen

Andrew Young · Post by **Andrew Young** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:00 pm

azure d'or wrote:Andrew, since you're in Atlantia, I assume you've discovered Mary Jo's in Charlotte, N.C.?

Man, I really wish Sir's had a better web presence. Mistress Maudeleyn was there last week, and she picked me up a gold linen at .$60 a yard (yes, really), and several pieces of excellent wool and wool blends at $3.99 a yard, including a gold tropical weight that's so splendid I can't tell you.

Must make an effort to mag them to make their stock more readily available online.

Gwen

Ah well Gwen......Im in DC....its a 7 hour drive to Charlotte, NC. Pretty far. Even with lower gas, its would factor into the cost per yard.

Thanks though...Im sure folks down that way can use that info.

We could collectively inundate Sirs with requests for a better website....I mean in this economy, its not a bad idea.

Andrew Young · Post by **Andrew Young** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:23 pm

bump for new folks...

Andrew Young · Post by **Andrew Young** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:23 am

the old bump for 09 newbies

Tracy Justus · Post by **Tracy Justus** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:27 pm

I'm looking for some super lightweight black linen. I'm familiar with the 3.5 oz linen that fabric-store.com sells. How does it compare to the hanky weight and lightweight linen from fabrics.com? ( I know I can order swatches and I will, but I thought someone here might have an opinion.)

Does anyone have a suggestion for a source for lightweight black linen that isn't on this list? Thanks!

Tracy

hrolf · Post by **hrolf** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:11 pm

can we have this stickied?

Adeliz · Post by **Adeliz** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:22 pm

How about nice, plain 100% cotton? It is period for some places/times (especially where I'm looking at...LOL) and I want something better than the crap from JoAnn Fabrics or something.

rob(in) · Post by **rob(in)** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:29 pm

for silks, the wife wanted me to add:

http://www.fabricguru.com/cart/index.php

Sophia_K · Post by **Sophia_K** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:26 am

I had to add my favorites that weren't already on the list. Yes, you'll have to exercise some judgment and know what you're looking for, but you can get some screaming deals on stuff if you shop around.

This one was already mentioned, so another thumbs up for it!
Fabric guru for silks and period style prints and weaves.
http://www.fabricguru.com

Fashion Fabric Club and Denver Fabrics (same company) Great deals on silks, wools and linens if you get on their email list.
http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/

Fabric Mart Fabrics - They are famous for their winter $5 a yard wool sale
http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com

Gray Line Linen
http://www.graylinelinen.com/category_s/35.htm

I *adore* their handkerchief linen. It's beautifully smooth and tightly woven, far superior to Fabric-store's linen IMHO. The shipping is also free for internet orders. Yes the website is a bit clunky, but the fabric and prices make up for it.

- Sophia

Sophia_K · Post by **Sophia_K** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:27 am

Adeliz wrote:How about nice, plain 100% cotton? It is period for some places/times (especially where I'm looking at...LOL) and I want something better than the crap from JoAnn Fabrics or something.

Try Fashion Fabrics Club, they are a good source for it.
http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/

Sophia_K · Post by **Sophia_K** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:34 am

Tracy Justus wrote:
Does anyone have a suggestion for a source for lightweight black linen that isn't on this list? Thanks!

Tracy

Try Gray Line Linens
http://www.graylinelinen.com/ProductDet ... ndkerchief

Click on the "Larger Photo" button to see all the colors they have available.
Shipping is free for internet orders.

-Sophia
(Not affiliated, just a very VERY happy customer)[/url]

hrolf · Post by **hrolf** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:54 pm

hrolf wrote:can we have this stickied?

Glen? I think this would be a useful thing to sticky and have updated. It's a great resource.

Andrew Young · Post by **Andrew Young** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:04 pm

UPDATED

lmk if I missed something...oh its okay to have something listed in more than one category...

Just post the url and the catagory, ie:

WOOL:

www.FREEWOOLFORHISTORYGEEKS.com

LINSEY-WOOLSEY:

www.FREEWOOLFORHISTORYGEEKS.com

brewer · Post by **brewer** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:35 pm

I'd just like to add that we don't just stock woolens. We also carry hemp fabrics, cord and thread. We've also started carrying (as of late 08) excellent linen sewing threads, in white, off-white and a bunch of different colors,as well as the beeswax to coat them. Finally, we're also stocking metal bits I'm making: bronze hand-sewing needles, dress pins, hooks & eyes, and brass and bronze thimbles.

Note: You don't have to look at our stuff and wonder if it's historically accurate or not. If it isn't, we don't make or carry it. But if you're in doubt, just ask for the docs.

Bob

Andrew Young · Post by **Andrew Young** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:34 am

brewer wrote:I'd just like to add that we don't just stock woolens. We also carry hemp fabrics, cord and thread. We've also started carrying (as of late 08) excellent linen sewing threads, in white, off-white and a bunch of different colors,as well as the beeswax to coat them. Finally, we're also stocking metal bits I'm making: bronze hand-sewing needles, dress pins, hooks & eyes, and brass and bronze thimbles.

Note: You don't have to look at our stuff and wonder if it's historically accurate or not. If it isn't, we don't make or carry it. But if you're in doubt, just ask for the docs.

Bob

Thanks Bob

Can you give me specific links to these pages....it would be helpful.

thanks

Andrew Young · Post by **Andrew Young** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:42 am

I also want to add the following links for folks who have them. :

-VELVET / VELVETEEN

while I prefer natural fabrics in this thread, in this case, Im willing to open this up to synthetic fabrics as well

CANVAS

I want to use this as a search variation even though we might also have linen canvas or hemp canvas

muddy_maggie · Post by **muddy_maggie** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:17 pm

Shameless plug...
for those headed to gulf wars, Viking U Like is bringing 3 bolts of hand woven linen from Europe...

Andrew Young · Post by **Andrew Young** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:36 pm

muddy_maggie wrote:Shameless plug...
for those headed to gulf wars, Viking U Like is bringing 3 bolts of hand woven linen from Europe...

Id prefer to keep this thread clean of such plugs, thats not the point.

Try the classifieds....or a new thread.

brewer · Post by **brewer** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:30 pm

Andrew Young wrote:Can you give me specific links to these pages....it would be helpful.

Sure! I'll post them as links.

Osnaburg canvas

Hemp canvas

Hemp rope & twine

Sewing threads - linen & hemp

1 oz beeswax block

Replica pins, needles, hooks & eyes, etc...

...and lots & lots of other notions.

We'll be at Gulf Wars, too, for personalized service.

Also, we'll be releasing some new patterns at Gulf Wars of especial interest to medievalists...stay tuned!

Bob

azure d'or · Post by **azure d'or** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:26 pm

Brewer, I can guarantee you my ladies in waiting and I will be in to buy that linen and hemp thread from you early in the week! We're bringing projects we're still working on with us, too!

GULF WARS STOP

If you're on I-65 headed for GW, and you're not traveling on Sunday a stop at Sir's Fabrics in Fayetteville, TN may be worth your while. I say may because the contents change weekly - some trips, I spend a ton, some, I spent $10.

But, generally it's worth it.

Two full stores, across the street from each other jsut off the main square. One is upholstery, faux fur (some that's excellent), upholstery leather and the like, one that's all apparel and drapery fabric.

It's worth hunting, I've found yard upon yard of dupioni on the "synthetics" table for $1.99 a yard.

Take exit 14 off 65, go east for about 10 miles right into downtown Fayetteville. You'll find yourself in the old courthouse square - go one block, and turn left following the public parking signs and you'll find yourself at Sir's.

Happy shopping.
Gwen

azure d'or · Post by **azure d'or** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:30 pm

muddy_maggie wrote:Shameless plug...
for those headed to gulf wars, Viking U Like is bringing 3 bolts of hand woven linen from Europe...

Yeah, we already know Scott's getting all my money. Sigh.
At least Seth wears the ring I bought him last year constantly.
Gwen