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A Look at a New-To-Us Designer...

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We are loving some of the fabrics from a new-to-us designer, Maiyet. 

 Maiyet is a luxury brand based in New York City. Their fabrics are sourced throughout the world and they partner with global artisans to create handmade pieces. A majority of their garments are made in the heart of the NY garment district. They also partner with NEST, a not-for-profit organization which trains and develops artisan businesses. To learn more about their story, click HERE. 

 Acquiring fabric from a brand such as this is hard to come by. When we get fabric from designers, I love going on the hunt for the garment that was made from the fabric. When you buy out a designer lot of fabric, you may get current fabrics and you may get fabrics from seasons past. Either way, the fabrics are lovely! 

 Here are some of my favorites:
From the Fall/Winter 2015 Collection

Polka Dot Chiffon with Flocked Velvet Dots


Pre-Fall 2015

Pre-Fall 2015


Boucle Suiting


Great coordinate for the Boucle fabric. Use it as a lining, a shell, dress or slip.


Resort 2016

Melon 100% Rayon Twill Challis



Triangle Design Wool Jacquard



Pre-Fall 2014

100% Wool Sateen Suiting (Skirt)

Viscose Blend Velvet Suiting (Jacket)


Inspired now? This is just a sampling of the fabrics we acquired from this luxury designer. Make your own copycat designer pieces now. You will feel luxurious!! See them HERE. 

Comments

  1. MashaJuly 6, 2016 at 10:03 AM

    I love seeing how they used the fabric! Thanks for posting.

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  2. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)July 6, 2016 at 10:18 AM

    This is a cool feature! I love seeing where the fabric came from and how the designer used it!

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  3. SewCraftyChemistJuly 6, 2016 at 4:20 PM

    WOW!! Exciting! Love those wools!

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