Thursday, January 28, 2010

Fun Fabrics!

Our local fabric boutique, Seams Like Home, is having a great sale. She's trying to clear out some of the older stuff to make way for the new stuff. I stopped by on my way to work and bought this stuff.


Silk suiting. It's so pretty. I bought 3 yards and I'm not sure what I'll make with it.



Here's a close-up of the weave. Too bad I don't like jackets because this one would be kick ass.



This is a cotton knit with a large scale print. It's grey, black, and red on a heathered grey. Maybe another Jalie Cardigan?



This is a wool/mohair knit. It's a very open weave. If you look closely, you can see my hand underneath. I'm not sure what to do with this one. Another Simplicity cardi??



I also bought some random buttons. They were 10 packs for a $1. I picked out several metal ones and some pink and yellow ones for my girls.



And, last but not least, I bought this KwikSew pattern. This dress is so me. I can see myself in the orange and green one.

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14 comments:

  1. Amy StantonJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    I'm totally drooling over that silk suiting. It looks wonderful!

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  2. RachelJanuary 28, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    From your photos, I think the silk suiting would look lovely made up into the dress!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 29, 2010 at 2:11 AM

    3 yards, huh? I think you only need 2. Hmmm... what do I have that you would like??? "Seams Like Home" looks like a great fabric store!

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  4. Little Hunting CreekJanuary 29, 2010 at 3:26 AM

    yum, silk suiting - are you sure you hate jackets? How about a 60's style sheath dress with a little jacket?

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  5. RachelJanuary 29, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    I can't wait to see what you make. That is gorgeous fabric!!!

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  6. RoseJanuary 29, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    You're fortunate to have a good shop for garment fabric. Good choices!

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  7. BConkyJanuary 29, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    I bought it for my daughter, so cute.

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  8. AngelaJanuary 29, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    What great buys!

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  9. Jane MJanuary 29, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    That silk suiting is TDF! Yes, it is frustrating that you don't like to wear jackets because that would be awesome. But the colors will looks wonderful on you no matter what you do with it. I almost gasped when I saw the large scale cotten knit with the grays, black and red. One of my friends here in FL just bought it from Vogue Fabrics and we were having a discussion about what to make with it. I'll be so curious to see what you decide.

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  10. SummerJanuary 29, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    Hi, I wondered if you could help me source denim for jeans. I checked out fabrics.com but they don't list the denim weight. Have you used their denim, or is there another denim you'd recommend? The only heavy denim I've found locally is $20/yd and up!

    Thanks so much!

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  11. lorenakittyJanuary 29, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Hey, I like what Rachel said - the dress would great in that gorgeous silk! Perfect with the new black Jalie cardi too.

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  12. BunnyJanuary 29, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    That silk suiting is just wow. Please, please start wearing jackets. Or just sell them on Etsy. You could have your creative outlet and then be done with it and still have a few bucks in your pocket for more fabric.
    You are so lucky to have such a great store nearby.

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  13. AdrienneJanuary 29, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    I have that third fabric and LOVE IT! it would be great as a cardigan!

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  14. debJanuary 30, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Oh my, that silk suiting is one of the most beautiful fabrics I've ever seen! Can't wait to see the finished result you sew with it.

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