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Beams Trio

rayon crepe

milled and printed in France

Soft and drapey, this fabric will work well for patterns that fall from the shoulders or the waist. Exquisite choice for long scarves.

In this issue

New re-stocked Back Room!
Great new Sew 'n Tell
The patterns are rolled out and fitting begins in the Jeans Junket Sew Along

Follow our fabric journey

Into Costa Rica!

We are headed south to take in the sunshine and bask in the bountiful nature preserves that are Costa Rica. This Central American country is known for its bio-diversity, eco-tourism efforts, and beautiful handicrafts. Let's meet where the skies are blue, the temperature hot and the fun is in high gear! This collection of fabrics will work well for you whether you are planning a warm weather getaway or staying around town.

Irazu

On a rare clear day, it's possible to see both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans from atop this mount which is the highest active volcano in the country.

Irazu Duo

Off the shoulder, pull-over or unstructured cardigan, this lacy knit is just right for a second layer this spring. Poly/Nylon. Milled for Lavantino in Italy. 54 in (C-Flat) Regular Retail Price: $25.00/yd. Back Room Price: $18.00/yd.

Naranjo

cotton waffle pique

This hot citrus orange color is perfect for warm weather, whether you choose a sheath dress, a skirt, top or jacket. 100% cotton waffle piqu�. 58 in (C) Regular Retail Price: $18.00/yd. Back Room Price: $13.00/yd.

Sarchi

printed denim

First milled for Perry Ellis, this printed cotton denim is whimsical and the sturdy nature of the fabric makes it a best choice for jackets or jeans. Playful blossoms in fuchsia, turquoise, orange and yellow gold dance on a soft white ground. 58 in (C) Regular Retail Price: $20.00/yd. Back Room Price: $10.00/yd.

Pacquare

faux taffeta

Alternating stripes of deep raspberry and pink raspberry travel selvage to selvage on this slightly crisp faux taffeta. The printed nylon fabrication is softer than a silk taffeta, making it a perfect choice for shirts or dresses. The colors are delicious beyond words. 56 in (C) Regular Retail Price: $18.00/yd. Back Room Price: $12.00/yd.

Santa Elena

cotton print jacquard

Perfect for tops, skirts and dresses, this citrus green cotton jacquard stripe is overprinted with floral clusters. Ballet pink and berry blossoms highlighted with wine and sky blue tumble the length of the fabric. Imported for Maggy London. 57 in (C) Regular Retail Price: $18.00/yd. Back Room Price: $13.00/yd.

Alajuela

silk print

Whether for business or pleasure, this floral silk print will work up into a lovely blouse or dress. 100% silk milled for Betsey Johnson. 43 in (H/D) Regular Retail Price: $32.00/yd. Back Room Price: $22.00/yd.

Turrialba

jersey knit burn out

White can be a delightful color year-round, but especially good in warm climates. This jersey knit burn-out is exceptional for its quiet beauty and unique surface. Diamond motifs printed in pale almond create a modest contrast to the white ground which is etched with decorative ornamentals. Lightweight and gentle in hand, this cotton blend knit is a great choice for loose tops or full skirts. Poly/cotton/elastic. 60 in (C-Flat) Regular Retail Price: $16.00/yd. Back Room Price: $12.00/yd.

San Jose

linen rayon

available in 5 colors!

A suit or dress made of this wonderful linen blend from Ellen Tracy will take you day to eve in this metropolis. Linen/rayon. 52 in (C) Regular Retail Price: $25.00/yd. Back Room Price: $18.00/yd..

Colors: scarlet (shown), black, rosy taupe, shamrock, and willow green

Papagayo

cotton tie dye print

This brilliantly colored cotton in fire orange suggests a dazzling torchlight gathering at a world famous resort. The tie-dye look printed on cotton broadcloth is perfect for shirts, skirts or dresses. Cotton/spandex. 41 in (C) Regular Retail Price: $18.00/yd. Back Room Price: $12.00/yd.

Lake Arenal

rayon stretch rib knit

Incredibly soft in hand, this fine rib knit is substantial in weight and delicate in color. Deep lavender reminiscent of garden florals, says feminine and fragrant. The reverse is flocked for a soft feel next to your skin. Perfect choice for tops, tunics, turtles, or dresses. 92% rayon/8% spandex. 58 in (C-Flat) Regular Retail Price: $20.00/yd. Back Room Price: $14.00/yd.

Cocos Island

cotton silk print

Clean and fresh, this extra fine cotton/silk floral is elegant and feminine. Rosebuds rendered in muted tones of plum and lavender are supported by mint green stems on an ivory ground. Perfect for shirts, blouses or summer dresses. Milled for Betsey Johnson (printed on selvage). 44 in (C) Regular Retail Price: $28.00/yd. Back Room Price: $20.00/yd.

Sew 'n Tell
Wendy G

We love this jacket from Wendy! She also made a cotton lawn blouse to go with...can't wait to see that!

From Wendy: The jacket is from Ambassador, a silk and wool blend from early Autumn that I made in a Sarah Veblen workshop.

Sew 'n Tell
Guzel
Optical Illusion

We would never guess that this is not a shirt/skirt combo. we love this!

From Guzel: This is not a blouse and a skirt! This is a dress. I used the pattern #106 from Burda 2/2009. I made it from the Whitetail fabric : I selected the white color for the top of the dress and Cement gray color for the bottom.

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Jeans Junket Sew Along

with Mary Jo

and insights from Jennifer Stern

Mary Jo will lead us in making jeans using Jennifer Stern's jeans pattern and Jennifer will sew along too!

This week from Maryjo:

You may be interested to see the Spring 2014 Pantone colors. Click here

Welcome to the sew along Kathie and Vivi!

This week from Jennifer:

Hey Everyone,
I hope that some of you have been tempted to try working with the Japanese Denim. I'm so excited because I finally finished my fit muslin cut from adjusted pattern pieces...with straight side seams, and I love the fit! (Almost, I gained a little weight since I've worked with my pattern, so I need to let it out a little bit... then I"ll be very happy!) You can check out my beauty shots in my blog at jsterndesigns.com. Let me show you the adjusted pattern pieces.

Here's the front leg...

And the back leg...

I adjusted the pieces in two steps. First I slashed the pattern below the crotch point and shifted the top of the leg over toward the center/inseam 3/4". The back leg needed a little more adjusting to get the entire hip curve to agree with the new straight side seam edge. Then trimmed the excess fabric that was added along the side edge off the inseam edge.

If you're tempted to try adjusting your jean pattern to take advantage of the beautiful selvage edges on the Japanese Denim, stay tuned because I shot a video tutorial showing how I adjusted my pattern... I should have it up by the end of the day! (I didn't want to post it until I was sure my adjustments translated into a wearable pattern :)

Jennifer