saw them at the HD big box on 50% yesterday.. didn't see the price...FIGJAM wrote:Anybody got sleigh bells they don't need?
I could use them.



saw them at the HD big box on 50% yesterday.. didn't see the price...FIGJAM wrote:Anybody got sleigh bells they don't need?
I could use them.
.daft wrote:How does the color retain its structure?
If you are looking for fur other than "normal" black, brown, white, or leopard then you will likely need to mail order. I use distinctive fabrics (burner owned iirc). They have great prices, will send samples, and don't forget to use their monthly coupon (follow the fabric discounts link). Plus when you sign up for an account they will send up to 5 swatches (plus 5 more with each order).lazerfox wrote:I was really hoping for places that had more of a selection. My local Joann's never really have any fun colors to choose from (i.e. purple or aqua) They tend to stick with actual animal prints or boring white & brown.![]()
Oh and funny enough not sure if it is because I live in FL and we don't really use coats here but the only fur coats I usually find at the thrift stores are actual real furs. It is the craziest thing ever...I had never seen a real fox coat until I started thrifting.I will definitely keep looking though.
Any online places that come to mind would be super helpful
Gee thanks Drawingablank...just what I needed another project idealazerfox wrote:Drawingablank!! I was hoping you would respond and you are a life saver!
Not only do they have fun fur but they also sell purple brocade!!!! Which I have been trying to find for MONTHS![]()
Thank you! thank you! thank you!
A tapestry type upholstery fabric may have enough body to support that too.lazerfox wrote:Stuffed animals is a great idea!! I'll need to remember that one for sure next time I visit the thrift store.
I'd like to make a fabric version of this awesome bottle/shot glass carrier I came across as I do not think I'll have enough funds to start endeavoring into leather making. (Twill perhaps may be strong enough...)
You could also try neoprene. It's strong, and lightweight. Looks like there's a source in Seattle:Drawingablank wrote:A tapestry type upholstery fabric may have enough body to support that too.lazerfox wrote:
I'd like to make a fabric version of this awesome bottle/shot glass carrier I came across as I do not think I'll have enough funds to start endeavoring into leather making. (Twill perhaps may be strong enough...)
You can actually work with innertubes and other discarded rubber. I have a messenger bag made out of rubber and waxed twine or cord stitching, a little hardwear (two buckles and a swing clasp), and a long satin strap. The rubber is probably about the thickness of a pencil eraser and has held up well due in part to that thickness. (You do have to keep oil off of it or it'll break down the rubber, obviously.)Ratty wrote:What IS neoprene? Can you just cut up old inner tubes. Those are free at the tire store. (I'm into free). If you get truck tubes are they any thicker than car tubes?
lazerfox, i have some neoprene of sorts that I'd be more than happy to send you. it's a covered neoprene material ... think the material used for a can cozy.lazerfox wrote:Neoprene...rubber...I'll have to thrift some this weekend and see if I have any options like those that are cheaper than just getting fabric from Joann's.
Thanks guys!