Fabric Mart Fabricistas

Every now and then, a fabric pairing stops you in your tracks—and this was one of those moments.  As soon as I spotted this designer mesh and coordinating charmeuse on Fabric Mart Fabrics, I didn’t hesitate—I immediately requested both. It’s rare to find the same (or closely matching) print across different fabric types, and when you do, it opens the door to something really special. I already knew I wanted to create a cohesive set that felt effortless, elevated, and perfect for a resort-inspired look. The Vision For this project, I paired two patterns that felt like an instant match: • Tasha Trousers by Viki Sews – a clean, tailored trouser that drapes beautifully and gives that relaxed-but-polished resort feel. • Carmen Top by Patterns by Dee – a stunning wrap-style top that mimics the viral TikTok wrap shirt. It’s modern, flattering, and lets the fabric really shine. The result is a lightweight, statement-making set that feels both comfortable and high fashion. The charm...

 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 one of our newest employees a few questions... Let's get to know Sophia! Who are you? Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’ve gone by many names honestly, but these days I go by Sophia which was my grandmother’s name and is my given middle name. Sometimes I go by Phie because I’m non-binary, but femme still to some degree, so that name satisfies that aspect of my identity. I am an artist and maker-of-things. A writer. A spoken word poet. Most recently: a screenwriter and director. How long have you worked at Fabric Mart? Since February of this year! What are your main responsibilities? What do you do? I’m a Fabric Handler so I find and pack fabric regularly, but I also work in the retail store and not in the cutting room, so I pack orders between helping customers find what they need.  What...

We are getting close to the start of summer and I am coming to you with this checkered look to start the season.  I had an inspiration saved of a full checkered set which I absolutely loved and said if I ever find the perfect fabric I would make it.  I was so happy to see exactly what I was looking for one day when I was checking out Fabric Mart’s site.  Not only did I find the exact big check but I also saw the traditional gingham shirting in a very close colorway.  I thought it would be fun to work the two scales together to create a look.  I’ll admit sometimes I overthink things and end up going down a deep rabbit hole trying to find a new inspiration that would work.  I wanted to make something that still would reflect my personal style and could continuously rework in my wardrobe without it looking too “countrytime” or “clownish”. My other goal was to try to use a pattern that wouldn’t be too cumbersome as I am still working out of a temporary space a...

Hello everyone! I’m very excited to once again contribute to the Made by a Fabricista Blog! For this I made a new cosplay: Miku Hatsune from Vocaloid, but with a twist! For those of you who don’t know, Miku Hatsune is a virtual idol from the Vocaloid series. Vocaloid is a singing voice synthesis software which uses voice banks from voice actors & singers. In this program people can make their own songs using these voices! There are so many characters in Vocaloid and Miku is the most popular one. She came out back in 2007 and is still going strong! She has so many songs and even does live concerts! She performed at Coachella one year and even opened for Lady Gaga at one of her concerts!  Miku has an iconic design, but she has so many others from her songs and the games! Fans have also made their own Miku designs. Some people incorporate their own culture, and some even based their designs on fast food places!  Jujutsu Kaisen is one of my favorite anime and manga series of a...

This month, I wanted an easy project because I am in the middle of switching jobs. While I am excited about this opportunity, it left very little room for a larger project. Thank heavens for simple rectangular skirts. The math on these is simple. You need to cut the length of your skirt; mine is usually about 36 inches. And then the width is between 2 and 4 times your hip measurement. Because I like flowy skirts, I averaged somewhere between 3.4 and 4 times my hip measurement.  From that point, it was just a lot of hemming. Lightweight fabrics with a loose wave, like this Cotton Gauze , tend to warm while you work with them. Because this fabric is yarn dyed and not printed, I was able to use the plaid to make sure everything was staying on grain. This was the saving grace to ensure the entire project didn't fail. The more I wear this skirt, the more I love it. I'll probably add buttons to keep the faux button plaquet from gaping, but other than that, I couldn't be more plea...

I have so many distinct memories from middle school of sneaking downstairs after everyone has gone to bed and watching Inuyasha on Toonami with the volume just barely above mute to see what adventures and drama Kagome and her friends get into. My favorite character has always been Sango. She's strong and fiercely loyal to those she trusts, absolute role model material! This project is a bit of a redemption for me, as Sango was the second ever cosplay I made about 16 years ago! My fabric choices were made easy for me because there were linens all in the perfect colors for her travelling outfit and would be ideal for summer cosplaying, especially here in Arizona! Once I got my fabric all washed and pressed, the next thing I had to do was start pulling threads. For the green fabric I couldn't opt for any other method for cutting the length of the skirt since you'd be able to notice if my hemline wasn't straight, so pulling a thread as a guide was an absolute must! The gre...