New Fabric for December 2011
Grey Pinstripe Suiting
Wool/Polyester/Lycra
58″
$20.00
This is a suit weight wool blend that can be worn all year around. The background color is a mid grey with cobalt blue/white pinstripes spaced 1/2″ apart and has a “hard” finish. Make a jacket, pencil skirt, pants, vest, sheath dress.
Sewl Mate
White Shirting
44″
65% Cotton 30% Nylon 5% Elastine
$13.00
Construction in Progress
Rayon Lining: Grey
Button: Hubcap 1″ $2.00
YKK invisible zipper #578
Gutermann thread #111
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 12/2011 #111C
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5520, 5534, McCalls 6038, 6279, Simplicity 2340, 2700, Vogue 8561, 8648
Sewing Tip: Use Fork Pins to match the pinstripes.
Camel Corduroy
63″
98% Cotton 2% Lycra
$12.00
Sew up this fabulous fine wale corduroy from Italy and stay warm this winter. This is a soft, dress weight fabric with a little stretch for comfort. The camel color is a great neutral and will work with almost any other color. Make a jacket, pants, skirt or shirtwaist dress.
Sewl Mates
Chambray Suiting
44″
65% Cotton 30% Nylon 5% Elastine
$13.00
Cream/Brown Faux Fur
60″
Acrylic/Polyester
$49.00
Construction in Progress
Button: Toffee Marble 13/16″ $.65
Gutermann thread #520
YKK invisible zipper #892
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 11/2011 #133
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5616, 5685, McCalls 6387, 6440, Simplicity 2056, 2758, Vogue 1268, 8776
Sewing Tip: Even though this fabric has a nap, try changing the nap direction for a design effect.