Broadcloth Fabric?
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I know I need some basic fabric to have on hand. Atleast white. I found some Kona cotton white for 5 a yd. But then I found another kind for 2.98 on sale and I thought, ohhhh, that is cheap and was going to jump on it when I noticed right under the image it said light weight? Does that matter? Is there that much of a difference? Is the boardcloth fabric what I even want? And what others basic colors do you guys consider a staple that must stay in your supplies no matter what? Here are the White fabrics I was looking at.
Kona
http://www.fabric.com/apparel-fashio...d-29889bf8fb7b
http://www.fabric.com/halloween-deco...d-29889bf8fb7b
Kona
http://www.fabric.com/apparel-fashio...d-29889bf8fb7b
http://www.fabric.com/halloween-deco...d-29889bf8fb7b
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I much prefer the Kona. Broad cloth is thin and often the cheaper it is, the thinner it is. Almost to the point of being sheer. I don't care for it because usually the batting will show through it if it is a light color. For quality and overall satisfaction with your finished product, I would choose the Kona. IMHO
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I would not purchase a fabric listed as lightweight without being able to feel it first. You know the quality of the Kona white and that's a very good price, so I'd go with the Kona if these are your choices. Fabric sold for Halloween decorating is usually lesser quality.
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
I much prefer the Kona. Broad cloth is thin and often the cheaper it is, the thinner it is. Almost to the point of being sheer. I don't care for it because usually the batting will show through it if it is a light color. For quality and overall satisfaction with your finished product, I would choose the Kona. IMHO
Thank you ladies. I appreciate all the feedback!
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Originally Posted by mitzs
Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
I much prefer the Kona. Broad cloth is thin and often the cheaper it is, the thinner it is. Almost to the point of being sheer. I don't care for it because usually the batting will show through it if it is a light color. For quality and overall satisfaction with your finished product, I would choose the Kona. IMHO
Thank you ladies. I appreciate all the feedback!
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Originally Posted by Annaquilts
Don't take the light weight or broadcloth. I saw that some is not 100% cotton either. It is not just light weight (thin) but feels like it is scratchy too.
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
Originally Posted by mitzs
Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
I much prefer the Kona. Broad cloth is thin and often the cheaper it is, the thinner it is. Almost to the point of being sheer. I don't care for it because usually the batting will show through it if it is a light color. For quality and overall satisfaction with your finished product, I would choose the Kona. IMHO
Thank you ladies. I appreciate all the feedback!
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Originally Posted by mitzs
Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
Originally Posted by mitzs
Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
I much prefer the Kona. Broad cloth is thin and often the cheaper it is, the thinner it is. Almost to the point of being sheer. I don't care for it because usually the batting will show through it if it is a light color. For quality and overall satisfaction with your finished product, I would choose the Kona. IMHO
Thank you ladies. I appreciate all the feedback!
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