(x-posted at Cosplay LJ community)
Just an FYI, Ikea has some great fabrics. I stumbled in to their textile section the other night and *loved* all the bright, bold stripes and polka dots, amongst other things. Lots of whimsical prints. Keep in mind that it is meant for interior dec, so its thicker, durable cottons.
Yay for fabric in unlikely places. Their website is more showy and less functional, but here is a linky:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=fabric Go to an actual store if you are lucky enough to live near one! ^_^