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š§¶ Deadstock Fabric: The Goldmine Hiding in Plain Sight
4 trusted shops, 1 standout pick from Mood, and 3 patterns itās perfect for

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Hi Crew,
Youāve probably heard the term deadstock fabric tossed around in sewing circles.
Maybe youāve even sewn with it without realizing.
But tonight, I want to tell you why this fabric category is the sewistās secret goldmineāand where to find the good stuff before itās gone for good.
š§ What is Deadstock Fabric?
Deadstock is whatās left over after major fashion brands finish a production run.
Itās often high-end fabricādesigner-gradeāthat was never released to the public⦠until now.
š No reruns.
ā»ļø Often sustainable.
šØ Always limited.
When itās gone, itās gone.
šļø Where to Find the Good Stuff
Here are four trusted stores that regularly carry authentic designer deadstock:
Mood Fabrics (NYC & LA fashion house leftovers)
Stonemountain & Daughter (natural-fiber runs + bolts from small labels)
Blackbird Fabrics (curated small-batch deadstock for apparel)
Core Fabrics (sustainable, upcycled, and high-quality basics)
But for today, weāre focusing on a stunner from Mood.
šÆ Featured Fabric Pick

šÆ Fabric Pick No. 1
āA blank canvas awaiting your next masterpieceāfeaturing a full drape and tactile hand.ā
100% Organic Cotton
Natural ecru hue with rustic flecks
Classic diagonal twill face with smooth reverse
Slight stretch through the warp
Mostly opaque ā no lining needed
š” Perfect for:
š Girlsā Cargo Shorts ā Structured and sturdy with a touch of movement
𩳠Marilyn Shorts ā Think vintage style in an organic, modern textile
š Menās Long-Sleeved Button-Down Shirt ā Soft enough for comfort, strong enough to hold shape
š§” Fabric Pick No. 2
Rust Orange Cotton Sweater Knit Deadstock
āBundle up with this Rust Orange Sweater Knitāperfect for autumnal layers.ā
100% Cotton
Cozy waffle-knit texture
25% stretch widthwise
Opaque and insulating
Soft, breathable, and sturdy
š Perfect for:
Tank Dresses
Knit Pencil Skirt
The Calla Cardigan
Lorraine Pullover
Raglan Jersey
Pair it with a cozy Sunday sew, a warm drink, and a soft finish. š
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Mood carries dozens of designer deadstock fabricsāmany from Rag & Bone, Theory, and other top labels. But they donāt restock.
So here's your Sunday take-home:
Deadstock is the goldmine hiding in plain sightāand the best time to sew with it is before someone else buys the last yard.
See you inside the stash pile,
š Margie
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