New Fabrics For August 2011
Black Foliage
45″
96% Cotton 4% Spandex
$16.00
Designer-Maggy London
This is a dress weight stretch (crosswise only) cotton sateen. The print is a wonderful foliage print in black, dark taupe, ecru and white. Make an unlined jacket, sheath dress or capri pants for summer.
Sewl Mates
White Stretch Linen
56″
60% Linen 308% Cotton 2% Elastine
$9.50
Construction in Progress
Button: Ebony Glass 1-1/8″ $1.50
YKK invisible zipper #501
Gutermann thread #010, 020,
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 5/2011 #112B
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5333, 5647, McCalls 6038, 6278, Simplicity 2176, 2212,
Vogue 1110, 1174
Sewing Tip: Use interfacing in any area you want to topstitch.
Cream Stretch Sateen
48″
95% Cotton 5% Spandex
$17.00
This is a great fabric for summer! It has good crosswise stretch and is a dress weight sateen in a lovely cream color-just right for pants, jackets or pencil skirts.
Sewl Mates
Cream Ribbon/Lace
49″
50% Polyester 50% Nylon
$6.00
Construction in Progress
YKK Invisible Zipper # 801
Gutermann thread #030
Rayon Hem Tape Si& lk White
Buttons: Pearl & Chain 13/16″ $3.25
Fossil 1-7/16″ $6.00
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 5/2011 #124 (capris)
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5466, 5614, McCalls 6322, 6324, Simplicity 2146, 2152,
Vogue 1231, 8697
Sewing Tip: Calculate your yardage using the “with nap” chart.
Denim Blue Knit
59″
92% Rayon 8% Spandex
$15.00
Designer-Eileen Fisher
You will want this gorgeous denim blue ponte knit in your stash! The stretch is very good both crosswise and lengthwise with a lovely drape. Make a wrap dress, cardigan jacket or leggings.
Sewl Mate
Navy Stretch Sateen
45″
97% Cotton 3% Lycra
$12.00
Construction in Progress
YKK Invisible Zipper #560
Gutermann Thread #118
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 4/2011 #119A
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5559, 5657, McCalls 6112, 6281, Simplicity 2283, 2560, Vogue 1257, 8667
Sewing Tip: All purpose polyester thread works well with knits because it has stretch.
