Fabrics for July 200957″97% Cotton 3% Spandex (sateen)17.00Designer-Maggy London

Flower power is a strong trend this season and will continue into the fall. This is a dress weight sateen with an off white background, apple green leaves and fuchsia flowers. Perfect for a sheath dress or a very chic coat.Sewl Mates

60″100% Linen (apple green)13.00Construction in Progress

Buttons-fuchsia/gold 3/4″ $2.50, burgundy 1″ $3.00, YKK invisible zipper #801, Gutermann thread #347, #716Sweet Inspiration

BWOF 3/2009 #107

Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5194, 5316, McCalls 5859, 5874, Simplicity 2648, 2703, Vogue 2909, 8446Sewing Tip: Use rayon lining to keep cool and to give a smooth layer next to your undergarments.

58″100% Cotton Lawn12.00Designer-Celyn B

This is a beautiful bold print from Celyn B. The colors are dark brown, ecru, taupe, fucshia and tangerine. Make a flowy summer dress or a safari style top.Sewl Mates

54″100% Silk Suiting19.00Construction in Progress

Buttons-lt brown toggle 1″ $.65, taupe/brown shell 5/8″ $.60, dk brown toggle 1/2″ $.55, Gutermann thread #595, YKK invisible zipper #570,Sweet Inspiration

BWOF 6/2009 #111

Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5351, 5355, McCalls 5876, 5880, Simplicity 2593, 2642, Vogue 1102, 8516Sewing Tip: Use a Microtex or Jean needle size 8 or 9.

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