More New Fabric for February 2010
Spring-Time Cotton Sateen
50″
97% Cotton 3% Spandex
$16.00
Designer-Betsy Johnson
This is a fun, pucci-inspired print from Betsy Johnson. Spring colors of white, pink, fuchsia, taupe, soft yellow and black on a dress weight stretch cotton sateen. Make a day dress, pencil skirt or spring jacket.
Sewl Mates
Timeless Taupe
60″
Cotton/Viscose
$15.00
Construction in Progress
Thread: Gutermann #020
Invisible Zipper: YKK #501
Buttons: White/Gold Nailhead 11/16″ $1.15, 7/8″ $1.65
Rayon Hem Tape: White
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 07/09 #111
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5353, 5453, McCalls 4440, 6042, Simplicity 2564, 2703, Vogue 8184, 8612
Sewing Tip: Use a very small zig zag stitch (like you use for knits) if you are having trouble with seams breaking.
French Pink Knit
64″
68% Cotton 30% Viscose 2% Elastine
$16.00
Designer-Eileen Fisher
This is a comfy T-shirt knit. Cotton in feel, it has good crosswise stretch and no lengthwise stretch. Perfect for tops/dresses with tucks or gathers.
Sewl Mates
Construction in Progress
Machine Needles: Schmetz Stretch
Thread: Gutermann #307
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 02/2010 #122B
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5029, 5313, McCalls 6031, 6036, Simplicity 2603, 2956, Vogue 8632, 8634
Sewing Tip: Use clear elastic to stabilize shoulder and neck seams.
Midnight Navy Cotton Sateen
45″
100% Cotton Sateen
$18.00
Designer-Marc Jacobs
Navy blue is always a spring time favorite. No stretch and suit weight, pair this with white for a crisp nautical
feel. Great for a fitted sheath dress, pencil skirt or a cute pea coat.
Sewl Mate
White Seersucker
56″
100% Cotton
$17.00
Construction in Progress
Thread: Gutermann #280
Buttons: Gold/Navy Torch 7/8″ $4.50, 1-1/8″ $5.80, 1-3/8″ $7.75
Rayon Hem Tape: Navy
Sweet Inspiration
Accent Colors
-InStyle Magazine
Burda Style 01/2010 #123
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5402, 5466, McCalls 5186, 5817, Simplicity 2812, 2868, Vogue 1167, 8680
Sewing Tip: Dry clean this sateen to keep the dark color and smooth finish.
