cheap fabric

[vass]

Does anyone know where to find genuinely cheap fabric? Especially in Australia would be good, but I'm willing to pay postage if it's otherwise cheap and good. In particular, things I'm looking for: black or gothic patterned flannelette for my upcoming winter pyjama project, and something cool and either solid-coloured or subtly patterned, in a dark colour (preferably black, navy, or wine-coloured) for a dress.

I haven't done any sewing in a while, but I think it's time to pick it up again. Particularly since big people's clothes are expensive, and I'm not getting any smaller.

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[piscinarii]

Remnants from local stores is a good suggestion. You'll get plenty for trim, contrasting pieces, and sometimes you'll be lucky enough to come across less-than-perfect bolts (runs, splotchy places, etc) being sold at a discount. Sometimes they just give it away too. My mom used to go to places that did draperies, upholstery, etc and got a TON (boxes upon boxes, several trunkloads) of fabric she used to make pillows, window treatments, etc. Not really suitable for clothing making, but you can make purses, handbags, and slippers from it :)

If I'm looking for cheap material I browse thrift stores for blankets, sheets, shirts/dresses/clothes in general to refashion into something else. Cheap fabric is usually such poor quality it won't hold up to more than a handful of washes (and only maybe 2 or 3 if you use a dryer).