This guide is about my recent fabric shopping trip where I bought a variety of fabrics from high-end designers like Oscar de la Renta, Caroline Herrera, and Sies Marjan.

I share my excitement over finding unique and luxurious fabrics like silk jersey, crinkled bonded vinyl, silk gazar, and brocades, and discuss my ideas for creating interesting garments by combining unexpected fabric pairings.

I also provide tips on fabric sourcing and share my knowledge about different fabric types and designers.

Steps:

1. Visit high-end fabric stores like Mood or find hidden sources that sell designer overstock/leftover fabrics.
2. Look for unique, luxurious fabrics like silk jersey, crinkled bonded vinyl, silk gazar, and brocades.
3. Consider combining unexpected fabric pairings to create interesting garments.
4. For garments with strong fabric choices, keep the silhouette and design simple to avoid overwhelming the look.
5. Pay attention to fabric details like stretch, drape, and weight to ensure proper fit and structure.
6. Research designers and their styles to envision how they might use certain fabrics.
7. Store fabrics properly by numbering bins/bags and keeping track of yardage and details.