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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[aphrodite]

Although not a reliable and continuous source, I've had marvellous luck with Op-Shops! Some friends once found some old, deep red velvet curtains in one and I'm forever coming across "suitable" flannels and cottons.
You can also pick up clothes up to very large sizes - I tend to the larger sizes in stores like Rockmans and Suzanne Grey, but have found pieces much larger than I'd need, that can be unpicked and restyled.


Also, try an Ebay search for fabric?