Maxi skirts for spring & summer....

Maxi skirts and dresses are being shown for spring and summer. Here's some inspiration:


Let's start with this lovely Knit-Waist Maxi Skirt by Indikka. This skirt has an pull-on elastic waist and a long a-line silhouette. It's made a crinkle voile in a black and white abstract print. Price tag: $165.00.

Next is the Songbird Maxi Skirt by Ella Moss. This skirt features gathered tiers in an a-line silhouette. It's made from different prints in a silk crinkle chiffon and lined with a jersey knit. Price tag: $248.00. This look is a little bit bohemian.

You can also head over to the Neiman Marcus website and do a search on "maxi skirts" to see the type of skirts that available.

We can recreate the maxi skirt look using various patterns. Here let's start with one from Serendipity Studios:

Above is the Fashion Formulas Skirts pattern. This pattern contains information for creating 3 different skirts with each skirt having 2 different length options. There is the tiered option which is shown above in a maxi length, the panel skirt, and a faux wrap.

This is the Stella Skirt pattern by Lila Tueller. If you love feminine ruffles, this is the skirt for you.

Here is the Easy Going Skirt pattern by Seams & Dreams. This pattern has two different skirt versions.

Hope your inspired to create a skirt!

Happy Sewing!

New patterns are here!

Have you checked the store lately? There are lots of new patterns available. Here's a few:

Let's start with the Boxy Bag pattern by Wendt Quilting. This is a simple little square bag with an interesting closure. It has four inside pockets.










Next, we have the Charm Clutch pattern by Amy Butler. This pattern has a clutch, a handbag, and a shoulder bag with a cell phone pocket and large pockets inside. Lots of options here.







The Colette Patterns have been restocked with the two newest ones added:

Here we have the Negroni shirt pattern. This is Colette Patterns first men's pattern. Now, we can sew for the guys in our lives too.










Here we have the Crepe dress pattern. This has a skill level of beginner and looks like it would be a quick and easy dress for anyone. Great dress for spring and summer!










That is only a few of the new patterns available. To check them out, go to the "What's New" section of the store. Many pages of new patterns, fabric, and re-ordered favorites.

Happy Sewing!

Table runners…

It’s spring and time for next table runners. Here are some ideas:

For close ups of either of these table runners go here - http://www.saffronmarigold.com/catalog/directory.php?cPath=43_56 .

Let’s go look at the Early Riser fabric collection by Henry Glass. How about using this fabric:

with:


The stripes could be used as a border. Wouldn't that be pretty? How about another alternative? Use this fabric:

with this fabric as a binding:

Happy Sewing!

Early Riser is here!

The Early Riser fabric collection by Henry Glass has arrived. Check it out! Lots of color in this collection. There are florals, scrolls, berries, and a rooster panel. There is a quilt kit available for this collection. As always, if you're interested in a bundle, just ask.

Check back tomorrow and there will be some suggestions for using this collection.

Happy Stitching!

Toni by Windham is here! + New Project

The Toni fabric collection by Winham was added to the eBay store today. This is a lovely collection done in black, red, and cream. Some of the prints are very large. I posted a link to a tutorial on the Facebook page on framing fabric as art. Some of the prints in this collection would be perfect for this.

There is also a New Project of the Week using a couple of the prints from this collection. The project using the Start After Breakfast Finish Before Lunch jacket pattern by CNT Pattern Company.

Happy Stitching!

Nice Cardigan for Spring..

I was walking through Macy's yesterday and found a Michael Kors Cardigan just like the Draped Front Cool Cardigan by Pamela's Patterns shown below:

It was made in a navy blue knit and cost $110.00. It was styled with a sleeveless v-neck top and dark blue jeans. Nice casual outfit. Here's a picture of a similar cardigan in a lighter color so you can see the details:



Happy Sewing!

Sewn ....

....is here! This is a new pattern line from Loraine Torrence. It has 6 patterns which includes a dress, a skirt, a vest, pants, jacket/top, and a jacket. Below is each with a link to the listing:









First up in the line up is the Upine Jacket pattern. There are three different variations.

Next is the Swingline Jacket pattern. This jacket can be worn as a jacket or a top. It has 3/4 length sleeves.

The next pattern is the Small Change vest pattern. Think drapey fabric here. Wear it belted, tied or loose.

The Skirt Smarts skirt pattern is next in the line up. The skirt is a simple straight skirt with variation and two different closures.

Next is the Paper Bag Pant pattern. There are two variations with this elastic waist pant.

Last but not least is the Go Anywhere Dress pattern. This dress has princess seams and pleated patch pockets. There are many variations here. It can be a top, a tunic or a dress. Also, it can be sleeveless or have short or long sleeves.

Have fun looking at the new pattern line.

Happy Sewing!