Made By A Fabricista: 3D Florals Meet Polka Dot Charm: A Look That Transitions With Style

When I saw a sleek pink mini skirt adorned with a dramatic 3D flower on Pinterest, I was immediately inspired. It had that perfect balance of playfulness and polish—something I knew I wanted to recreate with my own spin. Rather than replicate the exact look, I adapted the silhouette into something more wearable for my lifestyle using a vibrant stretch tweed fabric from Fabric Mart.

The Skirt: From Pinterest to Personalized

For my version, I used Butterick 5446—a tried-and-true pencil skirt pattern—as the base. I swapped out the smooth fabric from the inspiration for a neon stretch tweed, which adds structure and visual texture while still being comfortable to wear. The oversized flower detail is what makes this piece stand out, and it was surprisingly simple to make.

I found a quick and easy tutorial on Instagram for how to create petal shapes and build a dimensional flower. There are also plenty of resources on YouTube that break the process down step by step. Once you’ve got the technique, you can scale the flower up or down depending on your fabric and your flair. I actually made mine detachable by adding brooch pins to the back!

And because I love a hidden detail, I lined the skirt with a leopard print fabric. It’s a little surprise just for me (and now you!)—I always try to sneak in a fun lining when the project allows.

This skirt is incredibly versatile—you can play with the length to make it more casual or office-appropriate, or keep it short and sweet for summer brunches and events. It’s a bold statement piece, but completely wearable.

The Top: A Twist on the Classic Blue Shirt

To pair with the skirt, I made a button-down shirt using Know Me ME2104 by Raven Maureen. This pattern has a tuxedo-style front placket that gives it a refined look, but choosing a fabric like this playful blue polka dot poplin really transforms the vibe-Fabric Mart has a great selection of poplins!

What could feel formal in solid white or satin suddenly becomes fresh and approachable in this fabric. It gives major classic-blue-shirt energy—but with a twist. The top looks more complex than it is; it came together with ease, and the only modification I made was changing the sleeve opening from a continuous lap to a traditional placket for added structure.

The Final Look: Elevated, Playful, and Versatile

This outfit perfectly bridges seasons—it’s light and breezy enough for spring, vibrant and bold for summer, and even adaptable for work depending on your skirt length and styling choices. It’s a reminder that you don’t need to choose between polished and fun—you can absolutely have both, especially when you let fabric and creativity lead the way.

Shimere | @shim.sew.creative

Made By A Fabricista: Fall Sewing with a Fabric Fave

Hello sewing friends! It’s usually around this time in late summer when I start to get excited about Fall sewing, and here we are! One of my favorite types of fabric for the colder months is Double-knits - specifically Liverpool . So today I’m very excited to share my love of this amazing fabric plus two new pieces I just added to my wardrobe. So let’s talk fabric! Liverpool is a member of the Double-knit family – fabrics that are constructed using two needles which creates a double-layer of fabric. They have less stretch than classic knits but they have really nice structure and are a joy to sew. Liverpool has a textured surface – often bubble or crepe-like – and is usually medium weight. And then bullet fabric is a kind of Liverpool fabric that often has a finer and softer weave. To be honest, I really can’t tell the difference most of the time, so I just call it all Liverpool. 😊 I LOVE Liverpool knit for pants, dresses, structured skirts and jackets. Fabric Mart always ...

Made By A Fabricista: Sewing Summery ITY

Hi sewing friends! I’m dropping in to share a few makes sewn with ITY fabrics and inspire you to try out this slinky, cool-to-the-touch fabric for hot weather if you haven’t yet, or to recommend some patterns that work fabulously if you already love it. This is by far my favorite knit to wear in summer. Since it moves easily there’s lots of airflow, and it just skims the body. More often than not, it has a four-way stretch that doesn’t grow when worn, so it works great for loads of styles. ITY stands for Interlock Twist Yarn and the knit gives it some wonderful drape and stretch. There are lots of different weights and even some differing textures. Because it’s so fluid, the fabric really resists most wrinkling. I’ve sewn three different weights and prints here to show off just what ITY can do! This white floral is a lighter weight and features a slightly crepe-textured finish, and I think that combined with the large and spread-out floral makes it quite elegant and eye-cat...

Made By A Fabricista: From Paris with Love!

Bonjour! I am still in bliss from my recent trip to Paris!! It was much more than I expected and I absolutely fell in love with the city. I can honestly see myself living there one day. I knew before leaving I wanted to make something to fit into the Parisian landscape because I knew it would be a special opportunity. I was inspired by one of my favorite fashion creators Juliette Foxx. Her checked gingham corset and wide leg pants were on my list to remake. For fabric I used this red and white pin stripe denim twill and deep red sateen for the pants. The pattern I used for the corset was McCall’s #M8182 with a few modifications. The fit was a little large so I took it in along the sides and shoulder seam. I then lowered the neckline since the shoulders were taken in. I used the sateen as my lining which gave a great contrast. My pants are my unreleased pattern which happens to be exact from the inspiration. I drafted these last year and have been wo...

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