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Transitioning Into Fall with Tried-and-True Fabrics As we transition into fall, I wanted to highlight a fabric that’s perfect for this time of year—something versatile enough for both dressy and casual garments, and ideal for transitional weather. I also wanted to focus on pants this month, since I’ve been building up my office wardrobe while still wanting comfort as I adjust from working from home to working in the office. That’s why I landed on the Ponteroma/Ponte knit fabric from Fabric Mart. It’s a great, reliable option for garments you can truly live in. I chose two classic shades—navy blue and black—because they go with everything and never go out of style. ⸻  Look One: The Hacked Double-Stack Lounge Pant For my first pair, I turned to Brandon of Happily Dressed’s Double Stack Lounge Pant pattern, which I hacked by adding a third waistband layer. I also doubled the size and stitched through the first waistband to create a sporty, athletic-inspired finish.  What I love ...

Hi everyone, this is Byrd with my latest Fabricista make! When I saw Fabric Mart’s Egyptian Blue Polyester/Lycra Liverpool Double Knit , I knew it had to be mine. The color is pure royalty—rich, deep, and striking in a way that instantly catches the eye. Beyond the shade, the fabric itself is a dream: it’s a four-way stretch, light to medium weight, and wrinkle resistant, making it perfect for dresses, skirts, tops, and pants. What really sets it apart is the texture—the right side has a subtle patterned surface while the back is soft and smooth against the skin. Add in the gorgeous drape and flow, and you’ve got a fabric that’s as versatile as it is luxurious. For the pattern, I went with the Winnie Pants by Made for Mermaids. Their size chart is a little different, and I sewed a size Yellow. For reference, my waist is 42" and my hips are 48", and there’s still plenty of ease built into the pattern. This design comes with several options, but I chose the high-waisted version...

I selected to sew up the  Charlie Caftan by Closet Core  patterns in View B, a long, gently gathered bodice with waist tie. I chose a lightweight rayon in a pink and yellow floral, 70s-style print from Fabric Mart. I think this pattern is a great opportunity to use bold and large print since there are large pattern pieces. Overall, the pattern was easy to sew except for the front panel, which I will discuss later on. Closet Core recommends lightweight to medium wovens like rayon challis , tencel, crepe de chine , or voile —all my favorite fabrics to wear because they are soft and cool which make a caftan feel so comfortable.  The pattern pieces are very long and are cut on the fold. I made sure that my fabric was on grain so it would hang properly. I used pattern weights and a rotary cutter to cut the fabric out. I chose to make the sleeves that are longer. I may adjust the opening as the opening is more revealing than I prefer. I increased the length by 4 inches since I ...

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 ...