New Fabrics for February 2011
Dottie
53″
100% Cotton
$15.00
This is a fabulous shirting to wear on the first day of spring. The white batiste has white woven dots that are 7/8″ wide and 1-1/8″ long. The dots are spaced 1/2″ apart and the outer edges are slightly frayed. The color is a cool white. Make a blouse, a dress with a full skirt or lingerie.
Sewl Mate
Sku #C21120083
Anne Klein Blue Denim
57″
100% Cotton
$17.00
Construction in Progress
Buttons: Moon Dance 9/16″ $1.70
Gutermann thread #020
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 02/2011 #101
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5328, 5555, McCalls 5929, 6202, Simplicity 2587, 2609, Vogue 1086, 8645
Sewing Tip: Machine wash on the gentle or hand wash cycle.
Sheer Stripes
45″
100% Cotton
$16.00
This cotton shirting has a menswear feel which continues to be a trend for Spring 2011. The cotton batiste has 1/16″ leno weave stripes spaced 3/8″ apart. The color is a warm eggshell white. Make a blouse or lingerie.
Sewl Mate
Sku #CW2076
Black/Ivory Dash
58″
Cotton/Wool
$25.00
Construction in Progress
Buttons: Pearl’s Eye 7/16″ $.30
Coconut 5/8″ $.40
Gutermann thread #021
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 02/2011 #111
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5538, 5611, McCalls 6122, 6167, Simplicity 2339, 2447, Vogue 8598, 8709
Sewing Tip: Try changing the direction of the stripes for a unique fashion statement.
Sku #C2098 Sku #C2099
Lemon Dots Orange Dots
53″
100% Cotton
$16.00
Pretty cotton lawns in spring’s citrus colors yellow and orange. Woven 1-5/8″ dots with frayed edges this fabric is perfect for tunics, blouses or full skirts.
Sewl Mates
Sku #VL2092
Honeysuckle and Coffe Bean Tweed
60″
Viscose/Linen
$19.00
Sku #S1095
Caramel Silk Matka
57″
100% Silk
$20.00
Construction in Progress
Buttons: Canary 7/16″ $.20
Sunbeam 11/16″ $.30
Gutermann thread #807
Buttons: Tango 3/4″ $.70
Coral’s Eye 1/2″ $.35
Gutermann thread #460
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 02/2011 #105
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5351, 5612, McCalls 6024, 6119, Simplicity 2413, 2586, Vogue 1177, 1217
Sewing Tips: Use Stay-Tape to stabilize the neckline, armholes and waistline.
Sku #C2100
Island Floral
60″
100% Cotton
$15.00
This playful lawn has me thinking about an island vacation! The background colors are a gorgeous turquoise and white with 7″-9″ apple green flowers. Make a maxi dress, tunic/blouse, full skirt.
Sewl Mate
Sku #RS4067
Peridot Knit
58″
92% Rayon 8% Spandex
$17.00
Construction in Progress
Buttons: Clear Skies 9/16″ $.40
Blue Clouds 1/2″ $.50
Gutermann thread #607
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 2011 Spring Plus Size #418B
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5041, 5496, McCalls 5805, 6110, Simplicity 2362, 2593, Vogue 1153, 1223
Sewing Tip: Use an universal size 9 needle.
