Take a trip through Paris as you enjoy sewing this lightweight cotton plainweave. The main part of the print is a casual cross-hatch of melon and peach on soft white. Scenes along the Seine form a border rendered in apricot, cherry pink and chocolate brown. Single borders work up well in tunics, dresses or skirts. Highest point of the border measures 24.25 in. with a 23.5 in horizontal repeat. The full width is 56
There is always room for a floral print when planning a spring wardrobe. Choose your favorite dress, skirt or top pattern and let the fabric do the rest. The black ground of this cotton satin supports florals in white accented in Kelly green. Fun for quick outfits to welcome the season. Cotton/stretch.
There is always room for a rustic linen look in the spring. This beautiful mid-weight linen tweed pairs off-white with khaki. The natural uneven slub of a linen yarn adds texture to this distinctive offering. Great choice for jacket, suits or structured dresses.
Every year we need a new white shirt, it's just a fact. They may not be stained or torn, last year's may be just fine but having a new white shirt is a spring ritual. This fine 2x2 cotton basketweave is a wonderful addition to the field of offerings for shirtings in the market. It is soft and slightly drapey which makes it good for looser fitting shirts. There is no spandex which is a plus for some customers. So if you are looking for a basic shirt that offers comfort and casual elegance, try this with your favorite pattern and enjoy!
A feast of texture awaits on this all cotton jacquard milled for Jones New York. We have only a small amount of this springtime color, but wanted to share with you what we have. Herringbone, snug chain stitch, fine-line stripe and fine twill along with sections of fancy stitches are displayed in puzzle piece formation. We definitely see casual jackets and tops as your best choice for this intriguing texture.
We were so excited when we found this incredible print in one of our favorite NYC haunts. The bold size of the florals is tempered by the sophisticated tones of the print. Bright, yes; brash, no. Large florals in tiger lily orange and brown highlighted with lemon, lime and emerald cluster with white blossoms accented with blue violet and lilac. The black portion surrounding the blossoms shows a very faint sparkle from the fine metal yarn that was used in the weaving. The uniqueness of this fabric in both fiber and print is indicative of its Italian origin. This is why you are a member of distinctive touch+---you see it first. Great choice for dress or tunic to show off the large scale of the print. Consider crisp details to take advantage of the slight crunch of the fabric. Largest motif measures 14x11. Cotton/metal.
Sew N Tell
with Staffer Janee O'Connor
Holliston MA
Janee, a custom dressmaker and owner of Janee's Originals, has put together a new top and put her mom's vintage buttons to a really great use!
This is the sweater top I made using Avalon fabric. The pattern is McCall's 6796. Buttons are pewter from Norway, I found them among my mother's knitting supplies, probably purchased 30 or 40 years ago for a sweater she never got around to making!
Janee
Luv luv the top Janee! It's great you were able to incorporate your mom's buttons too!
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