Last Fabrics for March 2010
Spice Tweed
59″
72% Viscose 28% Linen
$28.00
Designer-Ann Taylor
Shades of saffron, paprika, turquoise and spring green make up this beautiful blend from Ann Taylor. This fabric is a woven, soft, drapey and semi-sheer. Make a tunic, dress or skirt.
Sewl Mate
Tangerine Pique
44″
96% Cotton 4% Elastine
$13.00
Construction in Progress
Rayon Lining: Candy Yellow
Gutermann thread #863
Ykk invisible zipper #892
Buttons: Gold 4 Leaf Clover 1-1/8″ $2.70
Tangelo 1″ $4.00
Rayon Hem Tape: Whiskey
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 01/2010 #129
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 4238, 5364, McCalls 5936, 6071, Simplicity 2417, 2888, Vogue 8483, 8511
Sewing Tip: Because this is a slightly loose weave, be sure to serge both ends of your fabric before prewashing.
Tomato Red Knit
58″
96% Cotton 4% Elastine
$17.00
Designer-Phillip Lim
I love this gorgeous tomato red interlock knit. Medium weight and drapey, this knit has excellent crosswise stretch and slightly less lengthwise stretch. Make a wrap dress or any top with draping. Add gold sandals and accessories and you are ready for summer!
Sewl Mates
Red Roses and Khaki Leaf Print
60″
97% Cotton 3%Lycra
$16.00
Construction in Progress
Gutermann thread #406
Interfacing: Sheer Fusible Tricot
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 06/2009 #101
Pattern Suggestion: Butterick 5206, 5384, McCalls 5752, 6074, Simplicity 2417, 2443, Vogue 8582, 8633
Sewing Tip: Add an extra 1/4 yard to your purchase to allow for shrinkage.
Global Stripe
61″
58″ Rayon 32% Wool 10% Nylon
$28.00
Designer-Ann Taylor
From Ann Taylor, this is a fabulous dress weight wool blend. Pronounced yarns in dark chocolate and white this fabric is semi sheer with a lovely drape. Great for dresses, skirts and blouses.
Sewl Mates
Dark Chocolate Eyelet
57″
100% Cotton
$11.00
Construction in Progress
Gutermann thread #596
Buttons: Fortune Cookie 7/8″ $2.25
YKK invisible zipper #916
Rayon Hem Tape: Deep Brown
Sweet Inspiration
–Instyle Magazine
Burda Style 02/09 #105
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 4811, 5473, McCalls 6027, 6035, Simplicity 2588, 2702, Vogue 1113, 8577
Sewing Tip: Use 1/4″ strips of fusible interfacing for all shoulder and neckline seams to prevent stretching.
Sand Tweed
58″
52% Linen 40% Cotton 8% Nylon
$25.00
This linen blend has a subtle tweed background with two kinds of stripes- in black and cream and the other with 1/4″ squares. The overall pattern is softly blended and the color palette sophisticated. Very nice hand with soft draping, this is perfect for a dress or suit.
Sewl Mates
Black Stretch Sateen
42″
97% Cotton 3% Spandex
$13.00
Timeless Taupe Double Knit
60″
Cotton/Viscose
$15.00
Construction in Progress
Rayon Lining: Diamond White
Buttons: Jaguar 7/8″ $4.50, 1-1/8″ $5.50
Gutermann thread #506
YKK invisible zipper #572
Rayon Hem Tape: Nude Beige
Sweet Inspiration
Burday Style 03/2010 #114B
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5428, 5471, McCalls 6038, 6042, Simplicity 2424, 2473, Vogue 1127, 8630
Sewing Tip: Ok, this is more like a fashion tip. Nude shoes are all the rage for spring and this fabric works well with that trend.
