Fabrics in the Spotlight: Tropical Weight Wools
Tropical weight wools are great for any professional setting and will keep you cool in the summer heat. Varying shades from dark to light with just a touch of cream create a heathered pattern. Make a jacket, skirt, dress or pants.
Caribbean Blue Tropical Weight Wool
60″
100% Italian Wool
$20.00
Peach Margarita Tropical Weight Wool
60″
100% Italian Wool
$20.00
Desert Sand Tropical Weight Wool
60″
100% Italian Wool
$20.00
Sewl Mates
Sand 3-ply Silk
45″
100% Silk
$35.00
Peach/Ivory Tropical Weight Print
57″
Silk/Cotton
$19.00
Cream and Wheat Tweed
57″
47% Viscose 40% Cotton 13% Linen
$10.00
Construction in Progress
Machine Needle: Schmetz Universal Size 12
Button: Blue Ice 13/16″ $1.00
Ykk Zipper: #533
Gutermann Thread: #605
Rayon Lining: Peach
Ykk Zipper: #813
Gutermann Thread: #355
Button: Orange Clay 7/8″ $4.50
Rayon Hem Tape: Nude Beige
Button: Golden Sun 13/16″ $2.00
Gutermann Thread: #503
YKK Zipper: #572
Sweet Inspiration
Burda 08/2012 Tunic #113 Skirt #111C
Pattern Suggestions: Butterick 5566, 5782, McCalls 6464, 6611, Simplicity 1781, 2562, Vogue 8758, 8787
Sewing Tip: A Hong Kong seam finish is a good choice to finish the seams of a unlined garment.