Last Fabrics for February 2011
Robins Egg/Black/Cream Tweed
60″
Cotton/Viscose
$16.00
I love this tweed because of the “Mad Men” 60’s vibe! The colors are robin’s egg blue, cream and black. The hand has a lovely drape not stiff at all. Make a sheath dress, fitted blazer or pencil skirt.
Sewl Mate
Eggshell White 3-ply Silk
44″
100% Silk
$18.00
Construction in Progress
Rayon Lining-Diamond White
Rayon Hem Tape-Silk White
YKK invisible zipper #571
Button-Cat Eye
Gutermann thread #010, 021, 602
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 2/2011 #119
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5570, 5619, McCalls 5523, 6211, Simplicity 2370, 2453, Vogue 8664, 8687
Sewing Tip: To stabilize this fabric, use Bosal-Sheer Fusible Tricot.
Cream and Wheat Tweed
57″
47% Viscose 40% Cotton 13% Linen
$20.00
Designer-Tuleh
Another tweed that has that “Mad Men” 60’s vibe! The colors are cream and wheat that make a subtle plaid. The overall hand has a nice drape but with body. Make a sheath dress, fitted blazer or pencil skirt.
Sewl Mate
Straw Linen
60″
100% Linen
$13.00
Construction in Progress
Rayon Lining-Diamond White
YKK Invisible Zipper #801
Button-Island Pearl 1-1/16″ $3.60
Gutermann thread #021, 030
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 02/2011 #109
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5459, 5534, McCalls 6042, 6329, Simplicity 2229, 2564, Vogue 1233, 8648
Sewing Tip: Use a single fold layout to accurately match the plaids.
Denim Look
58″
Cotton/Linen
$13.00
Nautical is always a spring fashion trend. This denim look in a cotton and linen blend follows the nautical trend. The fabric is dress weight with a twill weave and has an easy, relaxed look. Perfect for embellishments like nailheads or topstitching in white or gold. Sew up a pair of cargo pants, a skirt or a shirtdress.
Sewl Mate
Lemon Dots
53″
100% Cotton
$16.00
Construction in Progress
YKK Invisible Zipper #578
Buttons: Silver Arrow 7/8″ $1.75, 3/4″ $1.15
Gutermann thread #117
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 2/2011 #132B
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5353, 5598, McCalls 6294, 6318, Simplicity 2246, 2343, Vogue 1166, 8717
Sewing Tip: Use a denim needle to prevent skipped stitches.
White Linen
54″
100% Linen
$18.00
White linen always reminds me of a vacation at the beach. This is a light weight but not quite hanky weight linen with a soft sheen. Sew a camp shirt or a pretty pleated skirt for summer.
Sewl Mate
Caramel Silk Matka
57″
100% Silk
$20.00
Construction in Progress
Buttons: Flower Power 1/2″ $.50
Dainty 7/16″ $1.75
Gutermann thread #020
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 2/2011 #138
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5485, 5612, McCalls 6080, 6325, Simplicity 3684, 3789, Vogue 1165, 8708
Sewing Tip: Prewashing linen will give the fabric a softer hand.
