5 Things to Love about Deadstock Fabric

Deadstock fabric may be a confusing term for someone new to sewing. Where is this stock coming from, and why are we calling it dead? Deadstock means that the fabric is leftover from some other purpose. It might have come from a well-known fashion designer, or a small boutique apparel house. It is usually limited quantity.

So what makes deadstock fabric so great? Here are 5 things to love about deadstock fabric.

Quality

Deadstock can be purchased in huge quantities without someone inspecting it first, but that is not what happens at small fabric shops like Sewing Studio. Bolts are carefully selected for high quality and if they do not meet our standards, we will not sell them. If we won’t sew with it ourselves, we won’t sell it to you either.

Price point

Some deadstock fabrics are manufactured at a price point that is unattainable for the home sewist. Sewing Studio always keeps our customers in mind and makes sure to carry deadstock that is affordable. When designers are anxious to move old stock they are likely to sell it at a lower price, which we can pass along to you. The downside is that there may not be much yardage available of certain things, so if you see something you like, grab it!

Uniqueness

Fashion designers are under a lot of pressure to present new and interesting collections every year, which means they often produce unique fabric for their garments. Cotton-backed wools, pre-quilted cottons, and wool knit coating are just some of the once-in-a-lifetime fabrics we have been able to sell to the home sewist. You never know what you’re going to find when you shop deadstock.

Try something new

You may not have had a chance to sew with a high-end silk or a Pendleton wool. Deadstock sellers have access to these kinds of fabrics and as stated above, can work hard to offer high quality at an affordable price. You can then feel confident trying a new fabric and know that it is not a huge investment.

Environmental impact

A huge portion of the world’s textiles and garments end up in landfills. Deadstock fabric that is not moved along to a new home in a sewist’s stash will often meet the same fate. By shopping deadstock you are doing a small part to give an extended life to textiles.

Read more about our deadstock philosophy here.

Conclusion

We might be biased, but shopping deadstock is such a fun, unique experience. While a portion of our shop will always be more traditional fabrics, the majority are deadstock. We love being able to bring you these interesting fabrics and make high quality apparel accessible to everyone.

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