Fabric Mart Fabricistas

Little girls love to twirl when they wear dresses with frills, and it doesn’t change much once we get older either. I chose this beautiful Cobalt Blue/Black/Alabaster Polyester/Lycra Stretch Twill Blouse Weight fabric (#SZC3940d) that was perfect for my DIY dress with frills. For this project you can use any bodice you like and then follow this easy DIY design to make the layered bottom potion or even turn it into a skirt if you like. I used 4 yards of this fabric to create this dress. You will need lining fabric for this project, so luckily I found some blue fabric in my stash. The illustration shows that you can use your measurements right on the fabric to create the under lining to attached the frills to. You want to measure your waist divided by 4, measure down to your hips and use that measurement divided by 4, and then down to the length of your skirt (my lining piece is 24 inches long) and measure out 3 additional inches from the width of your hips to create an A-Line skirt for...

YouTuber's Dee & Dory are back on the Fabric Mart blog today with their most recent Fabricista Makes. Make sure to click play on the video below to hear all about their fabric choices & how their projects turned out! Dee:  My spring outfit was made from 3 different fabrics.  The floral cardigan was made from an FTY Knit having a fluid drape.  The pattern used was a New Look 6476.  The cardigan feels so soft and moves wonderfully!  The cardigan can be worn several ways making it a versatile part of my wardrobe.  For the pants I choose a delightful black Cotton/Lycra Stretch Denim.  I was not disappointed!  This denim has a soft feel while maintaining the durability factor denim is known for.  Be sure to serge the seams, overlock the edges, or finish off the seams in some other manner as denim is also known for its fraying!  The pockets were made out of a lighter matching fabric to reduce bulk.   They fit so comfortably, ...

Happy Friday, everyone! I am super excited to share about my Axis Dress by Papercut Patterns today. This dress was love at first sight! For me, longer skirt lengths of dresses and skirts are challenging since I am petite (5’ 1”), but this dress was so pretty that I had to make it. Now, let's talk about the fabric. I have been eyeing this Chambray Linen fabric for a while. Just seeing from a picture of it on their website, I knew that it is a high-quality fabric! I think they do a great job showcasing their fabric by putting multiple views. I think that is one of the reasons why I keep clicking “Add to cart” almost every time I go to their website, lol.  I debated between the grape and this orchid pink , but I am very happy that I chose orchid pink. Pink is one of my favorite colors, and I love that this fabric has white in it. I think it gives depth to the fabric.  There are many colors available. You can find them from here . I may have to get different colors while they ar...

Hello from the Sunshine State! I am so excited to be a Fabricista! This is pretty intimidating for a self-taught, intuitive, and impatient sewist like me! In this post, I will be sharing my process to make two very different versions of a dress. Anytime I use a pattern, I make changes along the way. I know I am supposed to copy, measure, be precise, but I tend to just cut, sew, and improvise. After browsing through all the Fabric Mart patterns section, I chose the Stasia Dress , by Sew Liberated . It’s exactly my style, simple and versatile, and described as: “A knit dress that feels like wearing secret pajamas.” Who wouldn’t want that?" I chose a floral multicolored jersey knit , thinking it would look good for an informal, bohemian, long dress. The pattern comes with a booklet and offers multiple options: tank top, short dress, maxi dress, sleeveless, or with short or long sleeves, with or without pockets. One of the first tips is that “Your fabric choice will have a huge impact...

          When it comes to sewing & creating garments everyone’s style & preference is different. Some people create garments that are on trend. Some people love to make vintage clothing. Some people create garments that is catered to things they love. For me, I have always been heavily inspired by my life. My grandmother & my culture have played a significant role on things I create & the things that inspire my style. My grandmother for starts often made me work out in the garden with her when I was a child & I developed a heavy love for nature & especially florals. But with my culture, I am Filipino, & ever since I have created my Instagram I have always dedicated a few pieces out of the year to that alone. When I saw this fabric , I immediately was reminded of the Filipino sun. It was so similar to the actual image & the fabric was so beautiful that I had to absolutely have it. Usually when I make a Filipino look, I tend...

Hello Gems! I'm so excited it’s finally Spring time! I've been inspired by color lately. It could be the beautiful flowers in bloom or the bright sunny days we’ve been having! Whatever it is, it has illuminated my creative senses and I’ve been feeling so inspired. So I just have to share with you my most recent make as a Fabricista with Fabric Mart using this bold red-orange and purple Crepe de Chine.  The fabric is a very fluid and drapey crepe fabric.  I’ve also noticed wide leg pants hitting the scene for Spring and I thought this crepe would make a great pair of wide leg pants. It’s a medium weight, opaque and falls so nicely against the skin.  The print is a leopard print with a pin stripe detail. In this red-orange and purple color combo this is a very bold and playful print but can still make for a sophisticated look so I wanted to give you a little bit of both of those aspects in the actual look. I'm not much for a jumpsuit but I love the fact that this two piece ...

Spring is finally here! Yay! Have you had a chance to smell the fresh blooming flowers yet? I encourage you to go outside and see, feel, and touch the beautiful blooming flowers, if you live in an area where you can do so.I find this to be calming, and I feel inspired to get back into my sewing room and make pretty garments.  Hello friends! My name is Tea and this is my first post as a Fabric Mart Fabricista. Today I’ll be sharing my recent experience sewing the Lenox Shirtdress by Cashmerette that I made with this gorgeous Silk Cotton purple fabric that was sponsored by Fabric Mart.  Fabric Choice I chose this beautiful purple fabric because it is perfect for spring time, and it reminds me of lavender fields, which I love!  Also, I am a huge fan of cotton apparel fabrics. So when I saw this beautiful fabric on the Fabric Mart website I was instantly taken by surprise, and immediately thought of making a shirtdress. This fabric is a 55” wide medium weight non-stretch wov...