New Fabrics for April 2010
Raspberry Linen
60% Linen 38% Cotton 2% Elastine
$19.00
Designer-Ann Taylor
Natural Linen
60% Linen 38% Cotton 2% Elastine
$19.00
Designer-Ann Taylor
It wouldn’t be summer without linen in your wardrobe. This raspberry and natural linen blend has good crosswise stretch and no lengthwise stretch. Great for dresses, tunics, jackets, skirts and shorts.
Sewl Mates
Spring-Time Cotton Sateen
50″
97% Cotton 3% Spandex
$16.00
White Seersucker
56″
100% Cotton
$17.00
Construction in Progress
Rayon Lining-Fucshia
Buttons: Mai Tai 7/8″ $6.50, 1-1/8″ $7.50
Gutermann Thread #320
Ykk Invisible Zipper #S197
Rayon Hem Tape-Imperial
Ykk Invisible Zipper #884
Rayon Hem Tape-Nude Beige
Buttons: Buff 7/8″ $2.75
Gutermann Thread #513
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 4/2010 #139
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5453, 5469, McCalls 5391, 5847, Simplicity 2370, 2372, Vogue 1100, 8594
Sewing Tip: For a sporty look, use a flat fell seam finish.
Cream/Mocha Animal Print
62″
100% Rayon Jersey
$17.00
Designer-Nicole Miller
This jersey is so elegant for summer. An understated animal print in cream, mocha, oyster this has great crosswise stretch and slight lengthwise stretch. The overall hand is soft and drapey with a soft sheen. Wrap dresses, tops with cowl neck and jumpsuits with wide legs are perfect for this fabric.
Sewl Mate
See Natural linen above
Construction in Progress
Sheer Fusible Tricot Interfacing
Gutermann Thread #021
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 3/2010 #118A
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5001, 5454, McCalls 6070, 6078, Simplicity 2369, 2947, Vogue 1173, 8646
Sewing Tip: This jersey has a lovely sheen. Be sure to buy the “with nap” yardage and use the “with nap” pattern layout.
