YouTuber's Dee & Dory are back on the Fabric Mart blog today with their most recent Fabricista Makes. Make sure to click play on the video below to hear all about their fabric choices & how their projects turned out!
Dory
I made a purple floral tunic out of 60” jersey fabric using Vogue 9224. The fabric was so easy to work with and washed up fabulously using a cold, gentle wash. Because it’s a jersey there is no raveling and no need to roll a hem. Just turn it up and sew it down! I was able to make a size medium because of the four way stretch in the jersey. Also, the fabric made for an easy cowl neck! This tunic is long enough it can be worn as a dress with leggings!
The second garment was a Kwik Sew dress from pattern 4215 with a 44” cotton quilting print. It was just such a fun, romantic fabric that I had to have it! I’m absolutely in love with it, looking vintage, parisian or whatever else you want to call it. Style it with an old fashioned hat and gloves and it’s a success! Being 100% cotton means there is ironing involved, but the fabric makes it worth it in every way!
Dee
A wardrobe staple was made from McCall’s 7122 view C. The fabric is described as a dark imperial blue Modal/cotton/spandex jersey knit from Stitch Fix. It has a 4-way stretch making the dress a most comfortable wear. The fabric laundered well using a delicate cycle with cool water. Regarding sewing with this fabric..a stretch stitch was used and I experienced no issues. This was a perfect jersey weight for the dress and is destined to become a seasonal favorite!
An on trend topper was made from the 100% polyester large paisley print peach skin blouse weight fabric with no stretch. The fabric was a little lighter than expected and I needed to go to a light flowing topper verses a structured top I had in mind. I uses Simplicity 8419, view A. This fabric was perfect for this light topper. The fabric frayed easily and the seam edges needed to be enclosed or serged. It was easy to sew with, keeping in mind how silky the fabric is. It laundered well and dried without wrinkles using a delicate wash and dry. A useful addition to my wardrobe!!
Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly! You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories JERSEY KNITS, KNITS, BLOUSE WEIGHTS, & COTTON.
You may have noticed that Fabric Mart has a *HUGE* selection of silk taffeta right now. A lot of it is either large plaid or large stripes. I was curious about it, and not really sure what I could make with it, but I just knew it would be gorgeous fabric and had to play around with it. Turns out, it's actually great for quite a range of projects! The dress above is my third project. Let me show you the first two. My first was to make some queen size pillow shams. They are the plaid ones in the back of the photo. I also made the two printed ones in the center from another Fabric Mart home dec fabric special! I wanted to make the covers removable with a zipper, and include a braided trim. As luck would have it, I found a whole card of braided trim at an estate sale that worked with my taffeta for just $2! To start, I used a zipper foot to stitch down the braided trim all around one side of the pillow. Then I serged ...
Do you have a fabric that you love and has been hanging around but is too small to use? Maybe you found a wonderful fabric with a super cute print but there's only a yard left. I've got a few projects I worked on all with roughly a yard of fabric. And I have a few tips for making that yard and change go further! Cutting Layout: You can get a lot more mileage out of a yard of fabric if you can get creative with how you lay out your fabric. Cutting things single layer will give you the most control. My favorite thing to do is unfold the fabric and fold the selvages in to meet in the middle. That gives me two folded edges to work with. I had to overlap these to get enough width for the tank top. Just make sure that your pattern pieces don't also overlap! This one was especially fun for me because I really loved the print on this swimwear knit but am not yet up to sewing swimwear. But a nice flowy hiking tank is perfect for this! In the future I'd love to experiment with...
Hi everyone, this is Byrd with my latest Fabricista make! If you’re looking for the perfect handmade piece for spring and summer travel, these just might be it. This time around I’m sewing up the Burnside Bibs by Sew House Seven using Fabric Mart’s gorgeous Aquamarine/Umber Brown 100% Cotton Floral Artisan Batiks Jungle Dreams by Robert Kaufman. From the moment I saw this fabric, I was completely drawn in by the colors. The combination of aquamarine, brown, and cream feels both earthy and vibrant, making it perfect for warm weather sewing. I immediately knew it would make an incredible spring or summer garment. I’m a longtime fan of Robert Kaufman fabrics and always appreciate the quality and artistry behind the prints. As always, and especially because this is 100% cotton, I gave the fabric a thorough wash and dry before cutting into it. Trust me, I’ve learned the hard way over the years that addressing potential shrinkage before sewing is always worth the extra time. This blouse is...
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Such nice work Dee & Dory--really enjoyed your YouTube!
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