A similar fabric at Joe's Fabric Warehouse may come from the same mill.

Sensuede, made of polyester and polyurethane, is available in a multitude of colors; $60 a yard at Joe's Fabric Warehouse, 108 Orchard Street (Delancey Street).

For a similar look, machine-woven striped canvas (each bolt the same) is $10 to $12 a yard at Joe's Fabric Warehouse, 102 Orchard Street (Delancey Street).

The finalists, along with their assistant designers, proceeded to The Fabric Warehouse in Quezon City to purchase materials for their 13th outfit.

In 2004, Rosebys and Fabric Warehouse were acquired by Lloyds Development Capital and split into two separate companies.

Toile, 36 to 54 inches wide, in a variety of colors and patterns, is $8 a yard at Joe's Fabric Warehouse, 102 Orchard Street (Delancey Street).

On bottom, a gold silk and Lurex fabric, $35 a yard at Joe's Fabric Warehouse.

In 1985, they acquired Minnesota Fabrics based in Charlotte, North Carolina which operated over one hundred stores under the names Minnesota Fabrics and Fabric Warehouse.

Mr. Roberts uses black and white glen plaid wool fabric for draperies; $28 a yard at Joe's Fabric Warehouse, 110 Orchard Street (Delancey Street).

Available in a wide range of colors and weaves, it is $26 to $39 a yard at Joe's Fabric Warehouse, 102 Orchard Street (Delancy Street).