The market can’t get enough of large scale printed knits coming out of Europe. Check out these two from Norma Kamali.
- Shown: Pinna, Teatro (arriving soon)
- More suggestions: Reflections on Blue, Puzzler.
Euro Knits
March 18th, 2009Sew Quick Gifting Ideas
December 10th, 2008
Scarves are a hot fashion item this year and they are simple and easy to make! Add a fancy edging like purchased bead trim or fringe and you will have a super gift in no time at all!
Fabrics include:
- Watteau Velvet (shown at left)
- Fragonard Velvet (shown at left)
- Black Rose Velvet
- Via Manzoni
Natural Phenomenon in Fashion
October 12th, 2008
When fashion is taken to extremes there is always a sub-trend going on in the opposite direction forming polarity.
This season is no different. Just when you think that if dresses get any shorter stores will have to market them as tops… along come maxi dresses for something completely and refreshingly different. Many of the online stores I checked have slews of minis to offer but the maxis have already sold out!
Many celebs have been photographed sporting the empire variety, with contrasting beaded bodices or skirts & twisty Grecian straps, in silks, rayons and comfy knits!
Riding the Wave of Knits this Summer
June 8th, 2008
Surf’s up for knits this summer. We have been seeing them in dresses for a while, but knits are really hanging 10 for tops in the summer of ‘08. They are out there as the banded jewel necklines in drapey silhouettes, preppy color filled polos, deep scoops, boatnecks, and have been seen in more stripes than a beach umbrella. To put it in surfer terms, Chillax. Whichever works for you, go for it, keep it real and rip your sewing to new heights! Just remember to maintain a low-key vibe when you’re in the lineup. 
Fabrics include: Beach Party, Creamsicle, Hot Coral, Vivo Stripe, Hyannisport, Yarmouthport, and Shangri-la. See all of our current knits.
Wear It and Be Well
May 22nd, 2008There has been quite a buzz about the wearing of bamboo and going green, but did you know there are fabrics on the market that will help you to feel better? In this new millennium what you wear next to your body may actually aid the body and the mind. This remarkable new fiber is made with natural seaweed called SeaCell. It’s beneficial qualities stay with the fabric, contributing to the health of the wearer. To learn more go to Barb’s Blog.
Shown here: Living Well in black and white.
Other un-ordinary natural fabrics:
- Bamboo, in black and beige
- Frond-Diva
Call of the Wild
May 10th, 2008
Whether you’re trekking the wilds of Africa, or big game viewing on ESPN, the relaxed look and feel of natural fibers in soft earthy tones beckons. Like the tides, the look waxes and wanes from one fashion season to another, but its presence is a comforting constant. In recent years the look has morphed from animal prints to large scale botanicals with soft neutrals all the while following the pack. This season, the “Out of Africa” solids of soft off-whites and natural khakis rule the savannah and hold court over beasty and botany.
Fabrics include: Loves Philosophy, Linaceae, Tambaqui, Pommery, French Vanilla, Bamboo in beige, & Vibe.
Buttons include: Castaway, Nutz in 3 colors, Quake, Wild One, & Bento.
Lady Sings the Blues
April 4th, 2008
Spring 2008 is singin’ the blues — Azure blue to be precise. It has taken the Oscar for the color of the season and is currently playing across the nation, receiving rave reviews from an enthusiastic audience of the fashion conscious.
Shown here: Navigation & Azure Tweed
Go Green!
April 2nd, 2008
Green is not just a trend, but a way of life that is changing everything we do. Change can be good when alternatives to former products are attractive and easily accessible.
We’ve just brought in a wonderful woven bamboo fabric in two neutrals, Beige and Black. In addition to having a wonderful dry, drapey hand, this fabric offers characteristics that are appealing to all of us. It is naturally absorbent, making it breathable and comfortable for warm climates. In addition, it is anti-bacterial and odor-resistant, a perfect combination for sensitive skin. This is definitely an easy care-easy wear fabric for blouses, dresses, and unstructured separates. Keep your eye out for more eco-friendly fabrics as they make their way to our warehouse!
Silver Palette
January 4th, 2008It’s the silver star of this holiday season. Haute, icy cool and elegant when worn with black or in monotone, or turn up the heat and pair it with hot jewel tones for freezing hot sparkle.
- Shown: Mendeleev by Vera Wang.
- Other Sparkle and glam: Vitruvius, Micare, and Cyprium.
- Other velvets La Scala Quad crimini, claret, nero, or verde ottano Italian cotton stretch velvets.
- Black Rose – fine glitter floral outlines on black poly microfiber stretch velvet.
Embroidered Velvet
January 3rd, 2008
Betsey Johnson
Deliciously rich in color and texture, it’s a veritable hot chocolate with a spoonful of sugar for grown ups! The rage for brown tones continues on and is furnished handsomely in this exquisitely embellished velvet, perfect for statement jackets this season. Copper and brown metallic cord wanders over a soft true brown cotton velvet connecting sequined embroidered circular motifs.
Shown here: Bossa Nova
