New Fabrics for March 2012
Kelly Green Loops
58″
Cotton Blend
$25.00
Designer Tibi
This stunning global print if from Tibi. The colors are a soft banana cream with kelly green loops that vary from thin to bold and back to thin. The overall hand is similar to silk tussah. Make a dress, straight skirt or boxy jacket.
Sewl Mate
Straw Linen
60″
100% Linen
$13.00
Construction in Progress
Rayon Lining-Shamrock
YKK invisible zipper # 876
Buttons-Kelly 13/16″ $2.20
Lemon Grass 7/8″ $3.00
Gutermann thread # 803, 760
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 02/2012 #118 jacket
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5601, 5603, McCalls 6318, 6320, New Look 6557, Simplicity 2176, Vogue 1174, 8765
Sewing Tip: A Hong Kong seam finish will look great in an unlined garment.
Summer Burnout Black
58″
Cotton/Nylon
$28.00
This will make a lovely “little black dress” for summer! The hand is crisp (like a heavy organza) with sheer burnout sections shaped into motifs. The fabric is photographed with white fabric underneath to highlight the sheer areas. Make a peplum jacket, straight skirt or sheath dress.
Sewl Mate
Black/White Animal Print Silk Charmeuse
45″
100% Silk
$29.00
Construction in Progress
Rayon Lining-Black
YKK Invisible Zipper-#580
Buttons:Spotlights 1-1/8 $2.00
Cat Eye 7/8″ $4.00
Gutermann thread #010
Sweet Inspiration
Burda Style 02/2012 #110B
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5520, 5605, McCalls 5668, 6505, Simplicity 1913, 1938, Vogue 8615, 8743
Sewing Tip: Silk Organza will work best as an interfacing.