Love and beauty are often conveyed by the shades of red especially during the month of February when Valentine’s Day is celebrated. We’ve put inspirational ideas together for the many ways to celebrate “The Day of Love”! Head over to Sew Much Fabric and see all of the suggested fabrics for Valentine’s Day!
Romantic Nights for Dinner and Dancing
Make a special ensemble for that romantic evening!
Brocade-Plum/Cream/Gold Metallic and Vogue 1537
Black/Rose Plum Reversible Floral Taffeta and Butterick 6412
Blush Pink Polyester Mikado (Sold Out) and Vogue 9241
Formal Affairs
Be well dressed for Valentine weddings or the Go Red for Women Galas.
Scarlet Red Lace and Burda Style 11/2016 #116
Red Rose (Sold Out), Chili Red Silk/Wool Suiting and McCalls 7355
For the Office
Make a versatile classic dress in a shade of red for the office.
Red Wool Tricotine Burda Style 01/2017 #112A
Merlot Ponte Knit McCalls 7533
Lunch Date
Pair this romantic sleeve blouse with a pair of sleek trousers. This look can go from day to evening just by changing accessories
Silk Charmeuse-Pink Parfait and Vogue 9243
Firecracker Red Cotton Stretch Twill (Sold Out) and Vogue 9131
Causal Dates
What to wear for relaxing at home
Cranberry/Charcoal Grey Reversible Knit and Butterick 6388
Brick Wall Cotton Stretch Poplin (top)(Sold Out)
Red Stretch Denim (pants) and Vogue 9114 (Sold Out)
Fabric ideas posted by Beverly Gatterson, who teaches fashion design at the Art Institute of Houston.
