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!
Dory
I made a purple floral tunic out of 60” jersey fabric using Vogue 9224. The fabric was so easy to work with and washed up fabulously using a cold, gentle wash. Because it’s a jersey there is no raveling and no need to roll a hem. Just turn it up and sew it down! I was able to make a size medium because of the four way stretch in the jersey. Also, the fabric made for an easy cowl neck! This tunic is long enough it can be worn as a dress with leggings!
The second garment was a Kwik Sew dress from pattern 4215 with a 44” cotton quilting print. It was just such a fun, romantic fabric that I had to have it! I’m absolutely in love with it, looking vintage, parisian or whatever else you want to call it. Style it with an old fashioned hat and gloves and it’s a success! Being 100% cotton means there is ironing involved, but the fabric makes it worth it in every way!
Dee
A wardrobe staple was made from McCall’s 7122 view C. The fabric is described as a dark imperial blue Modal/cotton/spandex jersey knit from Stitch Fix. It has a 4-way stretch making the dress a most comfortable wear. The fabric laundered well using a delicate cycle with cool water. Regarding sewing with this fabric..a stretch stitch was used and I experienced no issues. This was a perfect jersey weight for the dress and is destined to become a seasonal favorite!
An on trend topper was made from the 100% polyester large paisley print peach skin blouse weight fabric with no stretch. The fabric was a little lighter than expected and I needed to go to a light flowing topper verses a structured top I had in mind. I uses Simplicity 8419, view A. This fabric was perfect for this light topper. The fabric frayed easily and the seam edges needed to be enclosed or serged. It was easy to sew with, keeping in mind how silky the fabric is. It laundered well and dried without wrinkles using a delicate wash and dry. A useful addition to my wardrobe!!
Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly! You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories JERSEY KNITS, KNITS, BLOUSE WEIGHTS, & COTTON.
In June of this year, after spending nearly 11 years at my place of employment and after restructuring and cost cutting, I took a separation package. I was so fortunate to be able to take a few months off, and also to very quickly find a position with a new company. I start my new job on September 14th and I’m super excited! This new position is also different for me in that it is local to my area (whereas before I worked remotely and traveled to the office every few weeks) – so I’ll be going into the office three times a week. So of course I needed to sew up some new outfits! I’m a huge fan of ITY knit fabric ; ITY stands for interlock twist yarn, which describes the way the yarn is knitted together. I love it for tops, dresses, skirts, and even pants: it’s comfortable, easy care, low wrinkle, and comes in so many beautiful prints. I sewed up three new outfits over the last two weeks and I’m excited to share them with you today! Oh, and also – I need help choosing what to wear fi...
Have you ever fallen in love with a fabric and immediately envisioned exactly what you wanted to make, only to realize halfway through the planning process that the fabric had other ideas? That’s exactly what happened with this project. I used Fabric Mart’s Black/Dark Cobalt/Smoky White Poly Foliage Print Chiffon , and while I initially had plans for a detailed dress, the fabric ultimately led me in a completely different direction—and I’m so glad it did. When I first saw this gorgeous chiffon print, I was immediately drawn to the rich color palette and beautiful movement. The dark background paired with the cobalt and smoky white foliage creates a striking look that feels both dramatic and versatile. My original plan was to make a dress with princess seams, buttons, and more structured design elements. However, after spending time with the fabric, I realized that all of those seam lines and construction details would compete with what makes this chiffon so beautiful: its drape, moveme...
I have been wanting a Hill House Home Nap Dress for the longest time, but when I saw the reviews that the fabric was too sheer and the price tag—often well over $200—I decided it would be much more fun to make my own! I found this gorgeous abstract navy and white cotton voile from Fabric Mart and knew it would be perfect for the light, floaty dupe I had in mind. Cotton voile is soft, lightweight, and beautifully suited for a shirred dress like the infamous Nap dress. This abstract print gives the finished dress a more modern feel. I love a floral fabric, but I was excited to find this abstract print in my favorite color of navy. Rather than using an entire dress pattern, I followed Just Lauren Johnson’s YouTube tutorial on how to create a Nap Dress from rectangles. Lauren walks you through how to use your own measurements to calculate the dimensions of the bodice, skirt tiers, and other pieces. I loved this approach because I could create the dress specifically for my measurement...
Sometimes a sewing project begins with a beautiful piece of fabric or a pattern you just have to make. This one began with my closet. Recently, I did a major closet purge. I took a good look at what I actually wear, what I kept reaching for, and—maybe more importantly—what was missing. Once the pieces I no longer loved or wore were gone, something became very clear: I want to be more intentional about what I sew next. Instead of sewing individual pieces that I love but don't necessarily wear together, I want to build a wardrobe where my handmade garments coordinate with the clothes I already own—and with the pieces I'm planning to sew next. For this month's Fabricista project, this beautiful lightweight shirting from Fabric Mart turned out to be a wonderful place to start. The Fabric That Started It All Fabric Mart provided this beautiful oatmeal and black heathered shirting , along with the matching thread for my project. One of the things I love most about this fabric is ...
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Such nice work Dee & Dory--really enjoyed your YouTube!
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