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Post by Wasabi »

Field's has new and returning colors in stock!

Splash Blue! (I thought "Blue was "Splash Blue"; clearly I'm wrong! 8O)
Bright Violet!
Fired Clay!
Summer Brown! On sale!

Buy buy BUY!!! :P
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Post by kidzanshin »

brigt violet looks amaaazing! incredible sub for princess purple as a good purply purple (punch is a bit pinky)

but summer brown looks just like brownstone on the swatch, and i love brownstone...

bummed these didnt come out before my order like a week and a half ago!
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Post by Wasabi »

I think Summer Brown might be a mix between Sable and Brownstone. It looks to be a good medium. I also feel that Punch still tops all, but Bright Violet is a good addition. There needs to be more variety in purple(s).

I have more than enough facile at the moment. What I would like to buy are more unique varieties of color than clones in a way. I think Zinnia is a poor purchase of mine two orders ago, not becauseof anything in particular, but because that color and Rapture Rose are just way too similar.

I do want to get "Blue" though. I feel like I've been lied to for quite awhile, thinking it was Splash Blue which I already have. I also need to restock on necessities, such as Black Noir.
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Post by Jordan »

whats a good purple and pink?

does anyone like Small Zebra or Large Zebra?

is there a difference between the two?

thanx :D
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Post by Wasabi »

Princess purple and Punch are great outstanding looking purples. They also play well as well.

As for pink, Rapture Rose and Zinnia are great representations, though Zinnia is a tad duller/darker. However, if you're looking for a good amount of strength, Opal is your color.
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Post by Jordan »

thanx a lot Waylon :D

can anyone help me with the Zebra? which one should i get... large or small zebra?

i just dont wana waste my money on a color that is poopy :roll:
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Post by Wasabi »

You can try using Bright Violet as well. It's always a good thing to try new colors.

If it were me, I would choose Small Zebra, because Large Zebra might show too much "black" for a good looking print color. But in my personal opinion both colors would only look good on a 4, 8, 10, 12 and 14-paneled bag, because the panels on those are significantly larger than that of a 32-paneled bag, and would show the pattern of the facile print much better.

But you don't have to listen to me on that last comment. Do whatever you wish.
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Post by Karlaa. »

I would like to order some facile, as i have read, the best for making footbags, but only I could find ultra suede light from Field's Fabric.
Where could I buy some, which also ships to Europe. I know Field's Fabric. Do you recommend that place, or any other place better?
I would like to order small amounts of fabric and it would be very cool if a lot of different colours.

Also I am very confused of these:
Field's Fabrics Ultrasuede light variety pack, found at the "accessories" bar
and
the Field's Fabrics Sample Set.
The sample set costs less(15$) and says "includes all colours and styles on that list", where are a lot more colours than 18, as in the variety pack(20$)
Please can someone explain this, as I think this would be the best purchase for me, as I get to know all the different colours.

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Post by will_T »

Karla,

Ultrasuede light is the same as facile, so you found the right stuff. Most people on here buy their material from Fields.

I recommend the 18 piece variety pack of ultrasuede light. I actually purchased a pack a week or two ago and there's definately enough material there to make a good 30-50 bags, with endless color combinations.

The $15 sample set includes fabrics other than ultrasuede light, and the swatches are much much smaller.


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Post by Karlaa. »

Thank you Will T very much.
It was such a big help!
I was actually very amazed of the number of footbags you can do from it.

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Post by Guydro »

will_T wrote:
I recommend the 18 piece variety pack of ultrasuede light. I actually purchased a pack a week or two ago and there's definately enough material there to make a good 30-50 bags, with endless color combinations.




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Post by fool »

Has anyone had problems with Dark Jade?
It might just be a weird accident, but a Dark Jade hex on a brand new bag I made instantly blew out.. just wondering if it's always going to be this weak.
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Dark Jade is pretty weak, yes. I rarely use it unless someone asks me to make an instantly shreddable 32. And even then finding colors that would match with it is pretty difficult as well.
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Post by fool »

summer brown is really stiff.. it barely feels like ultrasuede.
does anyone know if i can use fabric softener on it?
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Post by Wasabi »

Stiff? Is it thin? Thick? Not very stretchy?

I'm thinking about getting some Summer Brown myself. I need something other than Brownstone.
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Post by fool »

I'd say its about a hair thicker than flash red.. but it feels really stiff. i guess it will be fine after break in.. i started making a bag with it so i'll get back to you
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Post by midnightmetallic32 »

Im with guydro.

ive been looking for the 18 piece pack thing on fields but cant find it anywhere.

i hope someone will reply because it seems like the only way im ever going to end up getting some usl. :oops:

P.S. Can someone tell me about the quality or durability of splash blue and bright violet. I need some info because if i ever orde some fabric i want it to be worth it.
Oooor if someone could suggest between all of the fabric a simple two color soccer ball pattern out of the two best fabrics that arent to stiff. this would be a dream and a big save from my money. :wink:
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Post by Alf »

just look at the "other ultrasuede products"-section, and you will find the 8piece u.s. soft; 18 piece u.s. soft and the 18 piece u.s. light.

http://fieldsfabrics.com/ultra/ul_products.htm

just look at here and you'll find it!!!
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Post by mc »

to answer the question posted by the topic:

COUNTRY CREAM, FLASH RED, IMPERIAL BLUE

these colors make dope bags every time, and they look good. If you're just starting out, make sure you get those, and whatever else you want to experiment with.

those are my top 3 favorites.
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Post by midnightmetallic32 »

thx alf and thanks matt i just ordered an 18 pice set and im getting a stiching fever.

Im so excited wait for my post in the bags ive made section im gonna go crazy im psyched. :D :D :D :D :D
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