Hi everyone, this is Byrd with my latest Fabricista make! After a very busy summer sewing vacation looks and adding lots of new garments to my handmade wardrobe, I was ready to change up the pace with something completely different. For my November Fabricista make, I chose the Noodlehead Fieldstone Tote , using Fabric Mart’s Midnight Navy Cotton Looped Back Denim paired with a beautiful white and dark royal blue 100% cotton floral poplin for contrast. I love how these two fabrics work together—the deep navy gives the bag a classic foundation while the floral print adds just the right amount of interest. I’ve sewn a Noodlehead pattern before and really enjoy their patterns, so I was excited to find the Fieldstone Tote on the Fabric Mart website. The instructions are clear, detailed, and thoughtfully organized, which makes the construction process easy to follow even if bag making isn’t something you do regularly. I sewed the regular size, and another thing I love about this project is...
Dory's Make: If you are thinking of going on a vacation, let’s say Italy or France, this would be a wonderful dress to take along. Dory used Simplicity 0330/1810 (a 2012 pattern) and a beautiful 55% linen 45% rayon fabric to create a very comfortable cornflower blue floral dress. The Fabric Mart fabric was easy to work with. It does have a slight slub to the fabric and tends to ravel. Easy to fix with either overlocking the edges or using a french seam. This dress has pleats in the bodice and pleats in the sleeves as well as two darts in the back where you stitch your belt into. It’s not a difficult make. There are no buttons or zippers. The V neck is a perfect length, not too low or too high. I love this fabric and hope to make some other clothes out of the same kind! Dee's Make: A woven linen and rayon blend from Fabric Mart fabrics makes for an easy-to-wear, comfortable, colorful fall dress! Simplicity 88...