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Where can I get quality apparel fabrics?

(Please do not suggest Joann, Michael's or Wal-Mart, I think they cater mostly to Holiday and quilting crowds).

Over the years, I've noticed that the major difference between a cheap looking clothes and quality looking clothes was the fabric and stitching. I like to make my summer dresses but my attempt hasn't been successful because I couldn't get quality fabrics.

I need to know where to get good apparel fabrics. I am sure fashion design or textile students would go somewhere other than cheap discount stores to get their supplies.
Please help, you experts out there!


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I've searched for fabric for art projects. I've found that ebay, while hit and miss, is the best place to find quality fabrics cheap when they are available.

However, online suppliers are the best when you're looking for something specific, if you can wait for the shipments.

http://www.srfabrics.com/

http://www.robertkaufman.com/

http://www.fabricationsonline.com/...

http://www.chenillemagic.com/

http://www.b2b-fabric-supplier.com/...

I recommend you specialise an internet search along the lines of silks, satins, batiks, etc.