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We like Moroccan Sweet paired with Ooh-La-La!

Moroccan Sweet shown with Ooh-La-La in wintergreen and salmon

We like Kyoto paired with

Ooh-La-La!

Kyoto shown with Ooh-La-La
in saffron

In this issue

The new denims are here!
New knits for spring sewing
Sew 'n Tell with Laurel A

Moroccan Sweet

The colors of a confectionery and the designs of Moroccan tile come together in this springtime print on viscose jersey knit. The design is lateral, but does not look widening or stripey because of the modest contrast of colors. Soft raspberry, mint green, and light tangerine are highlighted with soft yellow. These colors flow to deeper shades, but always stay in a mid-contrast range. We love the look for dresses or tops this spring. 58 in Imported from France

We like Moroccan Sweet paired with

Ooh-La-La in Wintergreen and Salmon

Kyoto This Asian-influenced print combines both linear and floral elements to produce a double border design on viscose jersey knit. Rich neutral shades of taupe, dark brown, and ivory support warm shades of golden tan and saffron. Great choice for tunic tops to show off the full expanse of this unique print. Check your current issue of Threads Magazine for an article on working with border prints. Border measures 19 inches at deepest point.

We like Kyoto paired with Ooh-La-La in Saffron.

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Ooh-La-La!

7 colors of chic

cotton stretch denim

from Calvin Klein

Teal

Wintergreen

Bluebell

We like Ooh-La-La in grape paired with Parallels in berry!

Grape

Salmon

saffron

Olive

Colored denims milled in Italy

Dyed cotton, light to mid-weight denim with a bit of stretch. Will work up well in jeans or jackets. cotton/elastane 59 in.

Also New!

Spirit Denim

cotton stretch denim

Everyone needs fresh white jeans or some variation thereof.

Whether you choose jeans, crops, capris, shorts or skirts, you will be happy with this cotton twill with just a tad of stretch. Cotton/stretch. 56 in

Sew Along!

Jeans Junket

with Mary Jo

With insights from Jennifer Stern

Maryjo is on vacation this week,

So hop on any newcomers!

We will pick it up next week!

You will need these items to begin:

1.) The jeans pattern we are using from J Stern Designs.

2.) Tissue paper- for tracing the jeans pattern if you do not want to cut your original pattern.
3.) Stiff muslin material for fitting purposes.
4.) Jeans stitch thread- recommending YLI brand
5.) Sturdy sewing thread
6.) Machine needles- Jeans 90/14, Topstitch 90/14. You may also want to have on hand the next size up in each needle 100/16.

We will answer any and all questions!

Jeans Junket Sew Along

The jean patterns used for this sew along are from J. Stern Designs:

J.Stern Designs Misses jeans #0037

J. Stern Designs Womens jeans #0037W

Lets see what you have been sewing!

Snap a picture of what you have been sewing and we will post it here! Email your pic to me:

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Sew n Tell
Laurel A

Sewing sophistication!

"I used the fitted sheath dress pattern from Ottobre woman spring/summer 2009 issue. I lined it fully with ambiance. I use a professional steamer to set and shape the wool when finished sewing. The fabric was absolutely a dream to work with."

Laurel

Laurel married the pattern and fabric beautifully. Simply elegant!

Laurel used the Back Room fabric, Beauport, a 100% wool flannel. This shade of claret red is perfect for a tailored dress, suit or blazer for day wear. Imported from Italy for Calvin Klein.

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We love it, Laurel! We hope to see more of your sewing accomplishments!