Costuming is expensive

[mala_14]

I'm trying to figure out all the stuff I'll need for my next few projects and, man, trying to buy it and ship it home is pricey! I understand that it'll cost more for specialty things like buckram and busks that I can't get here. But, for the most part, all I want is basic stuff like white cottons for petticoats and crinolines and for some reason the local huge chain store doesn't really carry it. So frustrating. Who knew it could be so difficult to just get some plain white cotton for a good price? No wonder I'm always fabric shopping when I'm in the States. 

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[fleurdelysa.livejournal.com]

THIS! International shipping, plus customs tax, plus low Canadian dollar = UGH. It's one reason I am firmly focused on de-stashing, except for the precious treasures I picked up my last trip to NYC. ;)

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

I know! It's crazy. I have lots of pretty things in the stash that I want to use, but I need the white fabric for underthings in order to use up the stash. :p Oooh New York seems like a wonderful place for fabric shopping!

[fleurdelysa.livejournal.com]

I plan on ordering cotton mull from this Canadian company. Their prices look good and the descriptions of the white fabrics look knowledgable. Do you already know about them? http://www.maiwa.com/home/supply/yardage/index.html

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Oooh thanks for the tip! I hadn't heard of them. Looks good!

[fleurdelysa.livejournal.com]

You bet! :)