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Welcome to EmmaOneSock.com!
Located just outside of Philadelphia, PA, EmmaOneSock.com strives to provide you with a steady supply of fashionable, upscale fabrics from some of the finest designers and manufacturers from around the world. We do not have a storefront; we are strictly a web-based fashion fabric store.
Please refer to our policies page for more information.
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Why "Emma One Sock"?
Emma One Sock was founded in 1994 as a boutique line of children's clothing that was sold all over the US. When I decided to 'retire' this business in the beginning of 2001, I began to sell off some of the very beautiful European fabrics that I had accumulated over the years. It became apparent that there was a market for the types of fabrics to which I had access, and I found myself in the fabric-selling business! EmmaOneSock.com has been going strong ever since. The name of the company comes from my two children (Emma, and Aaron--AKA "One Sock"), so even though they are now grown and I'm in a different business, the name lives on!
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About The Fabric Store....
Over the years, I have developed contacts with wonderful suppliers, and as the market changes, I am always seeking out new ones. Many of the fabrics are purchased "post production", meaning that I pick through fabrics that are remaining after designers and mills complete their samples for a season, or complete a production run. I rarely purchase more than 20-25 yards of any one fabric, and I sometimes purchase pieces as small as 5-10 yards. Some fabrics are one-time only finds, others may be repeatable. I try to be extremely selective and pick out only "the good stuff"! Typically you won't find these fabrics in your local fabric store, but you may spot them in RTW (Ready-to-Wear).
Many customers watch the website closely, as the selections at EmmaOneSock.com tend to reflect the latest trends and new listings appear (and disappear!) often. Fabrics can sometimes be reordered, even if marked "sold out", so it never hurts to ask!
Because of the quick turnover, I don't offer a catalogue, as it would be obsolete within a week or two. But I do offer a FREE swatch service: just browse the website for swatches you'd like to see, click the 'request swatch' link at the upper right of your screen on each detail page, and I'll send them out, no matter where you live!
One last word: while my talent may lie in spotting great fabrics, patterns and textures, and putting them together, I do not claim great expertise in the art of sewing. I was extraordinarily lucky to have had the chance to collaborate with sewing writer and teacher extraordinaire, Shannon Gifford, who wrote all of the sewing guides and articles for the website. Shannon passed away in April, 2010...a great loss to the sewing community. But her incredible body of work remains on the EOS website for your use. Please take advantage of her writings: they are full of great information, and will make you feel much more comfortable when trying out some of the new fabrics on the market.
So, enjoy yourself---your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. ~Linda Podietz |
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