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In this issue 
  • More Fall Fabrics Arrive
  • Prints Sew Along- NEW!
  • Three Season Jacket Sew Along 
  • Staff Fabric Fav's  
  • Button Wisdom

And now for something completely different........

 

 


Aberdeen
Viscose elastane knit panel from France   
Looking for unique? This jersey is printed in panels. Digital printing on viscose single knit has produced a photographic rendering of a medieval castle. Each panel measures 29 inches in length and has two motifs side by side. The background is dusty black flowing into hunter green which surrounds the neutral toned picture giving the viewer a sense of heavy mist. Note in the photos we have shown it flat and draped. Whether you choose a design that focuses on the image as a flat panel or you drape it from the waist or shoulder to obscure the width of the image, you will be working with a most extraordinary print. We know the designer in you will rise to the challenge of this fabric. Can't wait to see pics of what you do.
Chiclet-blue
Cotton lawn

 
Colorful rectangles spill down the length of the fabric. The small scale of this print makes it very wearable. Cobalt, emerald, nut brown and midnight tumble on a barely visible white ground. The fine soft cotton lawn is perfect for blouses or dresses. Underline for more body. Also available in merlot 
Azure Jersey
Rayon jersey

 
Bright blue rayon/spandex jersey knit is perfect for year-round wear. The exquisitely soft hand offers comfort for tees, turtles, or tunics this season.
Suminagashi
viscose jersey from France
   
This spectacular print evokes images of some of the world's great fabric dyeing techniques. We chose marbleizing for the name although the print is not a true representation of that art form. Some of you will see the references to silk painting using resist to tame the color flow. Whatever you see, you will be thrilled with the overall look when you watch our YouTube video rollout.  The soft viscose and elastane jersey knit was digitally printed to produce this exquisite display of color 

A stable ponte knit is just the right fabrication for 3-season jackets or an ensemble of separates. This fabrication offers comfort and style to be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
Candied Apple Jersey
Rayon spandex jersey


Looking for a rich color to brighten your fall basics? This fall red is perfect to mix and match with black, brown or navy. Nice weight for seasonal tees, tops or turtles. Rayon/spandex.
Salute
Pique knit


Pique double knit is heavy enough for light outerwear or indoor separates. The rich navy blue will work as a year-round neutral in your wardrobe. Cotton/spandex
Bazaar
Cotton From Italy

This ultra-fine cotton was milled with the fabric aficionado in mind. The silky hand is as fine as it gets. We think this cotton fabrication is equal to or surpasses brand name printed lawns. What an interesting entanglement of paisleys in this all over print! Blouses or dresses will be your best pattern choice for this fine 100% cotton imported from Italy.
Attache
Wool silk suiting

Tailors and wool lovers will crave this fabrication. The slight texture gives it a bit of a rustic look, but the fine crimped yarns are soft and pliable for tailoring. The deep blue color falls short of navy for a distinct look that will work for suits or jackets and separates in the office or on the road. Wool/Silk.
Canon 
Ponte knit 
From Eileen Fisher

This fabulous ponte knit was originally milled for Eileen Fisher. This is a firm dress weight ponte that will work for softly structured separates. How many times can we say black is classic? Black is the new black! Black elegance..black sophistication...get the drift. You don't go wrong purchasing a black ponte knit! Rayon/Nylon/Spandex.
Spruce Jersey
Rayon jersey

 Fragrant Fantasy
viscose elastane jersey

New! Cherry Red and Dk Brown coat lining colors!
Get ready for winter!
New coat lining colors!


This flannel-backed coat lining adds warmth, durability and elegance to your outwear jackets and coats. 52 % cotton/48% acetate. 54 in
Also available in black and silvery taupe
New Sew Along!
  starts next week!
Do you ever see a print you love and then pass on it because you're not sure how to make it work for you? Even the most experienced sewists have this dilemma. In this sew along, we'll be discussing all kinds of challenges that are raised by sewing with prints and offering up solutions.
We've started an inspiration board on Pinterest to get your creative juices flowing...so many possibilities! 

IDEA: How about trying the new print panel Aberdeen, or Fragrant Fantasy?
Subscriber Alert: 
    Temps are Dropping 
      Warm Up to the Chill Factor
We've put together a small collection of fabrics that look good and feel  good for cooler weather. This group is diverse in its fiber, design and weave...a little something for everyone. 
Watch for it in Subscriber Exclusives soon.
Button Wisdom 
 
As a [wo]man is judged by the company [s]he keeps, so a garment is judged by the buttons you find on it.                                   ~Anonymous 


One-Two-Three Season Jacket Sew Along

Maryjo

 

Jenny has finished her jacket!  
The final project! :-) I am so proud of this. I think it looks so expensive. I will probably mostly wear it with jeans this winter, but it would also be fantastic with a cream skirt for a formal look.
 Again, the pattern is Vogue 7975 and the fabric is Marco (textured cotton/poly) in navy and cream

 

 

 
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