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All That Glitters…

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Brushed Gold and Pewter Spangle Knit

Brushed Gold and Pewter Spangle Knit

Every holiday season brings with it glitter and glitz.  This year’s metallics are toned down to a very wearable brushed gold or pewter.  See our Spangle knit in The Bistro or Snow Globe in The Back Room for  a quick top or shimmery dress.  Sophisticated event?  Try Mirror Ball.  Looking for a bit of colorful glitz?  Try our Back Room Cocktail which featured metallic blue on a black crinkle ground.

 If you want to say glitz without the glitter, try using a shiny fabric such as Ornament or Coquette. Colors such as red or gray can offer up a shiny feel just by their hue. 

Sewists have so many options to add some shimmer to their wardrobes.  Simply take one of you favorite top patterns and color block with glittery fabrics; add shoulder epaulets of glitter to a solid shiny fabric; make neckbands, wristbands or hipster ties with glittery fabrications.  So many ideas, so little time!  You can do it!

Wild Thing

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Animal prints never really go away, but his year they have been hotter than ever!  We have a few fabrications in stock now that will help you follow this trend in your own voice.  Click Images to see product in the store.

You don’t have to be a drama queen to make this trend work for you.  For instance, our new perma-pleated knit may be too much for the timid to wear all over, but mix with a solid black knit and suddenly you are fashionista. 

Pleated Rib Knit

Pleated Rib Knit

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

With our fabulous sheers, you can choose a full garment for evening or a scarf to kick up your daywear to fashion status.  

Rayon/silk Burnout with overprinted spots and stripes from the jungle

Rayon/silk Burnout with overprinted spots and stripes from the jungle

 
 
Nicole Miller Extra Yarn Weave Overprinted with Zebra Stripes

Nicole Miller Extra Yarn Weave Overprinted with Zebra Stripes

 

 We found a great buy on a poly charmeuse that is perfect for suit blouses or tunics.  The snakeskin print is rendered in soft tones which make the statement a bit more quiet, but very “of the moment”. 

Poly Charmeuse

Poly Charmeuse

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Designer Handles for Your Custom Purse

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

Kiribati handbag handlesWith all the enthusiasm of late in the sewing community about custom designed purses, we’ve added a selection of fine purse handles to inspire you!  Crafted from fine natural materials in the Philippines, these first selections are sure to catch your eye!  We anticipate adding more handles as we find ones worthy of our collections.