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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. 

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  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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