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I am looking for a place that will give free fabric samples. I work with preschool children and would use fabric with the children's projects. Any ideas of where to get free samples? I tried asking at a fabric store, but they wanted to sell me small scraps.
dtea
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Post By Anne (Guest Post)
(12/01/2008)
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I am a fashion design student and I am finding it very difficult to find swatches and samples in my area. If any one has any information on where I could get them I would greatly appreciate it. The cheaper the better, I am a single mom so money can be tight sometimes. Thanks
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Post By Kathy On (Guest Post)
(10/20/2008)
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I am looking for fabric to decorate a high school for their project graduation this year. Project graduation is a celebration in which high school students participate in an all night drug and alcohol free event. Their high school is transformed into a magical place with a wide variety of activities to participate in. I am in search of any fabric to drape the walls. In particular, parts of the halls will have an Asian theme. Please, any suggestions or donations?
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Post By www.rr-sids.synthasite.com (Guest Post)
(10/19/2008)
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Hello!
My name is Kammie. I was just wondering if you would be interested in helping my project. I am looking for companies willing to donate fabric (even just scraps) to be made into teddy bears for the siblings of children who have died of SIDS. I am willing to pay for s&h. Thank you for your time! K. Blamey
You can contact me at: rrsids AT yahoo.com
Any company or individual that participates will be mentioned with special thanks on our webpages www.rr-sids.synthasite.com & www.myspace.com/rrsids & in our monthly newsletter.
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Post By yolanda (Guest Post)
(10/16/2008)
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Hello. I don't know if you're still looking for samples, but I've got them. I'm a designer in LA and we just cleaned out our library and have hundreds of samples that we need to get rid of. Please let me know if you're still interested. yoebedesign AT yahoo.com
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i am a mom of 4 and very much struggling , and i make things with fabric, all types , if anyone is giving it away i will take some , even the fabric books, i make quilts also , it would be greatly appreciated ...
please email me
bearbeard@comcast.net
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Post By Emily (Guest Post)
(05/20/2008)
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I am in the process of creating a centralized resource for surplus design samples such as fabric memos, wallpaper, flooring, and laminate pieces. I'm not sure if I'll be able to give them away for free but they would definitely be reasonable. The web site is www.samplescrap.com Just in the beginning stages right now but please check back and also give feedback with any suggestions on how to make this work My email is emily AT samplescrap.com. Thanks!
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Post By Emily (Guest Post)
(05/20/2008)
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I am in the process of creating a centralized resource for surplus design samples such as fabric memos, wallpaper, flooring, and laminate pieces. I'm not sure if I'll be able to give them away for free but they would definitely be reasonable. The web site is www.samplescrap.com Just in the beginning stages right now but please check back and also give feedback with any suggestions on how to make this work My email is emily AT samplescrap.com. Thanks!
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Post By sarah (Guest Post)
(03/17/2008)
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You can get samples for free at smithandnoble.com
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Post By Kenya (Guest Post)
(02/24/2008)
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I am a single Mom of two and one on the way. I would love to receive some fabrics to help in making, quilts, clothing, baby doll and barbie doll outfits, and other things for my two girls. Ages 2 and 4 so I don't really need anything big just items to make some of the above. Thanks. My email address is no_more_lookin_back_jckb AT yahoo.com
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dtea,I am a seemstress and crafter and have a lot of scraps I would like to get rid of. If you will send me your name and address, I will send some to you. My email address is bjptl@bellsouth.net. I live in Alabama. Where do you live. Maybe you coould help with the cost of shipping. Judy
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Post By Nancy (Guest Post)
(12/08/2007)
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I get mine at a custom made drapery store. I go in and ask if they have any discontinued books of fabric samples, The sizes vary but work great for crafts. They were free, I got about six the first trip and 4 the next trip.
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You didn't say what size samples you need, but wallpaper books often have fabric samples. And old wallpaper books will be given away free.
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Try a local architect or interior designer firm.
We get HUNDREDS of samples a year and I donate or throw away a great deal of older ones each year to local senior homes.
Most would gladly welcome the chance to get rid of them.
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RE: Looking for Free Fabric Samples
Ask the parents of the children! There could be crafting Moms who would be happy to supply you with scrap fabric.
You can buy cheaper remnent pieces at Wal-Mart or probably any fabric store but I know of no place that would just give away fabric.
If you will be needing fabric in the future years, be looking for some over the summer at garage sales. You can find it very cheap.
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Post By Paula Jo Carr Mebane, NC (Guest Post)
(12/05/2007)
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I would ask the children to bring an old shirt of their daddies that can be cut up for this very purpose. Or how about an old flat sheet from their homes. Write notes out requesting these items from the parents and I am sure they will come through for you for their childrens sakes I know I would! Good Luck and keep us posted on what you ended up doing for this certain situation.
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Post By Carol in PA (Guest Post)
(12/05/2007)
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Ask and interior decorator for a sample book. My son works for a textile manufacturing company. He says that is the best way to go.
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Post By Toni (Guest Post)
(12/05/2007)
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You could always recycle old clothes, sheets or curtains. Ask parents to save these for your class & send them in for projects.
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You could check with any local upholstery shops. I believe they have swatch books and they might go out of style. We have a few furniture stores around my area that have gone out of business and they probably had swatch books they didn't need anymore. Good luck.
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Post By Patty (Guest Post)
(12/03/2007)
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I found tons of fabric for free at our local decorating store. They have fabric samples for people who are ordering furniture, and when the samples are outdated, they will practically beg people to take them! I've made placemats, tote bags, and potholders from the samples. Good luck with your project.
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No store would give away fabric! Try jr. high home ec and high school home ec classes. Try calling alterations people in your area, they ALWAYS have scraps, and often they advertise AT the fabric store, either on a bulletin board or a little book kept at the register. (I know bc I was a alterations seamstress) I don't know if you live in an area with a college, but any design school would have literally TONS of scraps.
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If you can find a curtain workroom (someone that makes custom draperies) in your area, they always have left over fabric. Most fabric stores will give it to you free if you mention you're a teacher and it's for your students. Good Luck!
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Join freecycle in your area. People are forever offering fabric scraps.
Your first post must be an offer of something you want to give away, then you can post that you need the fabric. You'll have more than you need in a few days.
The bulletin board at school or a note in your friday take home folders might help also.
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