fabric prices - merino
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Topic: fabric prices - merino
Posted By: Andie
Subject: fabric prices - merino
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 9:30am
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Do any keen sewers out there know if $25 a metre for pure merino fabric (knit, I think) is a good deal? A shop in town is advertising that, and I've made Ella a singlet out of some merino I had here, but will make her a fair few more if that's a bargain price. I haven't shopped for it before so don't know if that's a deal or not. I won't be buying her any thermals this year if I make merino undergarments instead though, and it does seem healthier. TIA
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Posted By: The_Stuarts
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 10:22am
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That's a great deal. They're selling it at shop in CBD Wgtn for $49.95 per metre! ------------- http://lilypie.com">   http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 10:22am
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Hrmmmm... I know I've been buying it pretty cheap from the TNN trading post - I'll check in town for you today.
I think it depends on what weight it is. Do you know what gms per sq m the fabric is? I think icebreaker stuff is 200gms and superfine is just over 100gms (as far as I can tell) I think $25.00 looks a pretty alright price after searching the net (if it is superfine). |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 11:35am
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Where are you again Andie?
There is a place in Levin that sells it for $10 a metre, but I'm not sure what the quality is like? Nikki, do you know? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 11:46am
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Oooh $10 a metre sounds amazing - that's where the stuff I already have is from, mum grabbed it in Levin - it's super-fine but I think might be remnants because it's very short lengths - I only got a singlet for Ella and a botched one that's headed for the bin out of one length of it. The stuff in town here (Palmy) is fine, but nowhere as fine as mum's Levin score - I dragged my sick self into the shop and grabbed a couple of metres anyway - was $50 at full price ...If I were cleverer I'd make a sleeping bag for her but I think I'd want a heavier weight for that still. And so far I'm a pro at Tag Blankies, but other than that have really just messed around making stuff I've designed - I'm not at the sleeping bag level yet I don't think. ------------- Andie |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 1:00pm
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I've got some stuff from Levana (Levin) - different weights I think but on the lighter side. I haven't sewn with it but it would be fine for sewing with.
I have issues with sewing knits so haven't braved it yet 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 1:01pm
| *sewing singlets/thermals with |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 1:27pm
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does anyone know where you can get merino on a roll in Auckland?
MiL wants to make Caitlin another sleep bag for this winter. I love the GoGO bags but can't be spending $170! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 1:40pm
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Designer Textiles in Otara ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 3:53pm
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Apparently Global Fabrics in Newton Road have good priced merino too. Does anyone know where I could find a good pattern for a sleeping bag - I think I might get some merino and ask my mum to make one up for him.
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 3:58pm
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I just found a tutorial for a sleeping bag on Craftster. I'll track it down again.
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=162744 - Craftster Tute for sleeping bag |
Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 4:42pm
Does anyone know anywhere in West Auckland? I don't head into town or South Auckland very much. I have a Kwik Sew pattern (#3212) which is for a sleeping bag with a seatbelt hole, long sleeves and a hood (although I am sure you could miss this out.) I just got it from our local fabric store ------------- Lindsey 
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Bee wrote:Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 8:32pm
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Global Fabrics in Newton Road have the BEST merino stock - I often go in and dream about what I could make. Will probably get some and make into blankets for bubs. $25/m is pretty good.
Linzy, I'm still getting familiar with West Auckland - would be great to hear if anyone can recommend fabric shops out this way. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 18 March 2008 at 9:56pm
Designer Textiles rocks! They had some great stuff there last time I went, and the odd roll of Pumpkin Patch stuff too  Plenty of merino, all different weights and a reasonable amount of different colours.
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Posted By: Emily105387
Date Posted: 08 February 2013 at 6:33pm
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Hi, I have brought the merino fabric online at very reasonable price.. Only at $10-12 from kochartex and also, it is high quality fabric and is made of regenerated wool.. |
Posted By: Apirera138685
Date Posted: 16 February 2014 at 8:49pm
| Hey Ladies , Do any of you know what the prices range between at Levana ? AM looking at staring my own home business making merino apparel for babies :)which will also include sleeping bags. and not @ $130+ |
Posted By: LWindsor118858
Date Posted: 27 February 2015 at 9:44pm
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Average price $20 per metre. They have a facebook page and you can ring them. 06 366 0820 They offer fantastic service and will post. |
Posted By: LWindsor118858
Date Posted: 27 February 2015 at 9:46pm
| Hi, do you have contact details for this place please? I can only find an Indian company with that name. |