Fabric Mart Fabricistas

I LOVE the Friday Pattern Company Wildergown pattern. I have made 1 in rayon and another in a cotton lawn. I always get a lot of compliments on this dress. When I saw the solid black cotton voile with embroidered lines at Fabric Mart, I wanted to make another Wildergown. Voile is sheer so I doubled the bodice, sleeves and first tier of the skirt.  I really love to sew with French seams. Constructing this dress with 2 layers was a great opportunity to enclose the seams and use French seams. I cut each piece twice except for the bottom tier. I cut 7 tier pieces the same size. I modified the length of the tier to fit my height of 5’10”. I sewed the layers together, trimmed the seam and then enclosed the seam edges and sewed the seam again. I used a label that was perfect for this dress!  I really love how this dress turned out. I love the subtle embroidered stripes! I know I will get a lot of enjoyment out of wearing it when the weather warms up. Cotton Voile is perfect when t...

Dee & Dory are back on the Fabric Mart blog, and they've got some fresh Fabricista Makes to share with you! Dive into their latest video to catch all the details on their fabric picks and how their projects turned out. It's a cozy chat filled with sewing tips and inspiration – just what you need to spark your creativity! Click play and join the fun! Dee Cute pastel bunnies and flowers in a spring meadow. Reminders that soon spring will be on its way! Retro Butterick 6318 with a semi fitted bodice, self-made belt, gathered skirt and a lapped zipper are made for those lazy days of shopping and cute boutiques! Searching for that perfect unique or bargain item. This lightweight 56 inch 100% cotton lawn , Peter Rabbit floral print makes a beautiful dress. Machine washes easily and soaks up without any special attention. I am looking forward to the warmer weather for occasions to wear this happy dress. Dory Dory used this very natural linen/cotton blend fabric to make a “mini wa...

Hi everyone! While we’ve been blanketed with snow out here in Southeastern PA, I decided to conquer my fear of button holes and make NewLook pattern N6749. I was able to snag a few yards of the Jess + Jean print Liberty of London Tana Lawn for it. It’s always exciting when Fabric Mart is able to get Liberty fabrics in! I always make sure to grab some.  Cutting into a beautiful piece of tana lawn is scary every time. The fabric is such good quality, I’m afraid to mess it up! I had to be extra careful as this is also the first directional pattern I’ve worked with. But one of my assistants made sure all of my pieces were laid correctly. Something I wanted to try out with this dress was finishing the inside seams using the overlock stitch on my domestic machine. Normally I would french seam, but it was nice to not have to worry about cutting seam allowance in half, sewing, trimming, flipping, and sewing again. Next time I would cut the seam allowance back before overlocking, but I thin...

I have been eyeing this dress for, probably months now. And when I saw the fabric options this month, I knew exactly what I was making. This summer dress has been popping up on my feed and I have been drooling. Because this was over the holidays and I knew I'd be short on time I used one of my favorite patterns to give me a base for the dress. But even then it was a little ambitious for my available time. Do I regret it? No. Because who could regret something with a flowy skirt and a color-blocked bodice? Plus, I had a lovely friend cheer me on the entire process. So that helped. Enjoy the video of me trying to work around the nopes, getting scared by my partner, and hitting my head on my work table while hunting for my iron. I decided to leave in all of the chaos because it really was part of the process. Love, MARTY   |  @scrappypatterns

When Fabric Mart asked me what fabric I wanted for my first project I knew EXACTLY what I wanted to make, Nene Yashiro from Toilet Bound Hanako kun (a weird but cute anime) but as cute as the design was, I knew I'd need to adjust the colors to a slightly warmer tones to better suit my complexion and undertones. For the main dress I was so happy to find an off white cotton/Lycra stretch twill that was opaque enough to not need a lining and stretched enough that I could continue avoiding my nemesis; zippers. I wanted to try out having a seamless center front panel, so I modified one of my existing go-to bodice patterns, and after figuring out what length I wanted for the skirt, was able to have the center front panel incorporated into the center front panel of the skirt. I then had the rest of the bodice as their normal waist length so that I could add an additional panel to the skirt to be able to have enough width to have volume and gather it down evenly around my waist. The hem h...

Today we thought we would give you access to a little more behind the scenes of what makes Fabric Mart so special.  It's time for another Employee Spotlight! We sat down & asked our newest employee a few questions... Let's get to know Tessa! (Fun fact! You were introduced to Tessa's Mom & Sister in a previous Behind The Scenes Post !) Who are you? Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am Tessa, a forest loving, artistic, book nerd who loves rainy days and crisp mornings. How long have you worked at Fabric Mart? 8 months. What are your main responsibilities? What do you do? I work where ever I am needed. Sometimes I am cutting Fabric for online orders other days I am upstairs describing new fabrics to be put online. What’s your favorite thing about working at Fabric Mart? Feeling all the fun fabric. What question are you asked the most? "Am I allowed to look back here?"  Do you consider yourself crafty? Very! I like trying a little bit of everything. My fa...

Hello friends,  I’m Byrd, and today I’m excited to share my latest Fabricista project with you.  I knew I wanted something extra special—a dress that would not only celebrate my birthday but also hold a deeper meaning. I found the perfect fabric in Fabric Mart’s Bordeaux Polyester Wool Gaberdine Suiting , and it didn’t disappoint. The Fabric: A Perfect Blend of Beauty and Function This fabric is a gorgeous wool blend in a rich Bordeaux color that exudes elegance. It’s medium weight, making it substantial enough for structure but with just the right amount of drape for movement. It’s one of those fabrics that feels luxurious and versatile—perfect for a statement-making dress. The Pattern: Simplicity 9777 After debating between a few patterns, I settled on Simplicity 9777, an easy-to-sew, one-shoulder dress with plenty of options. This pattern allows you to choose between mini or maxi lengths, different sleeve styles, and even includes side pockets (who doesn’t love pockets?). ...