Category Archives: Fabric

Fabric Friday: French General

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Monica

Say “oui” to the sophisticatedly simple fabrics by French General for Moda. Plaids and floral prints in retro palettes remind of wallpaper in a quaint Parisian inn. Ooh-la-la! A striped print by French General adds extra class to our Streetcar …

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Make Magic With Your Machine!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Cheryl

Are you using your sewing machine to its fullest potential? So many sewers share a fear of venturing beyond those same basic stitches. You might think, for instance, that you have more control when hand stitching a small detail rather …

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Pick Your Palette – Vintage Advice from Indygo founder, Amy Barickman

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Cheryl

Dear Friends, Spring is here! Time to put away winter clothes and refresh your wardrobe with a new palette. Take a peek in your closet — what hues do you typically choose? According to Mary Brooks Picken, you should wear …

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Giveaway – Fashion Sewing Patterns & Fabric from Dear Stella

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Cheryl

If you’re like us, you love to be stylish & creative when you choose what to wear. Personlize your wardrobe by stitching your own fabric garments. Using cottons or recycled materials from wool to denim, Indygo Junction offers many clothing …

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Fabric Friday: Laminates

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Monica

Make a splash with slick and stylish laminated fabric. This coated cotton is soft and supple, durable and drape-able — a wonderfully waterproof material for raincoats, shower curtains, tablecloths, tote bags, outdoor pillows and more. Laminates add gloss and glamour …

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Fat Tuesday? Fat Quarters!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Monica

Fatten up your fabric collection with fat quarters. These pre-cut portions are perfect for patchwork, as well as for smaller-scale sewing projects such as yo-yos or pincushions. Trim some time at the cutting station by snapping up a stash of …

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Fabric Friday: The Butler Did It

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Monica

Nothing like a Butler to usher in a trend. Amy Butler transformed designer fabric as we know it, and many have since taken inspiration from her fashion-forward work. Amy revolutionized the industry upon her debut — with vibrant, vivid and …

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Cloudy With a Chance of Green?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Monica

Pantone predicts vibrant and fresh hues in its color report for spring 2012. The premier authority on color, this institute has forecasted fashion hues for years. For this upcoming season, playful pastels and punchy citruses rule the runway. Pantone surveys fashion …

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Fabric Friday: Home Decor

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Monica

Thought home decor fabrics were just for, well, home decor? Time to think outside the box cushion. This stiff and sturdy textile is stocked with possibility, lending stability to totes and coats alike. You can skip the interfacing or cotton batting …

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Fabric Friday: In the Pink Fabric Giveaway

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Monica

Talk about a crowning achievement. We are swooning over Tula Pink’s dashing Prince Charming collection for Free Spirit Fabric.

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