Add a touch of romance…
Ruffles hit the spotlight in spring 2008 and they are back bigger than ever for spring 2009. Feminine and romantic, this look has made its way into dresses, shirt fronts and even gusseted into coats. Even just touches of ruffle, skirting across a hem or sleeve edge, or a tiny delicate waterfall on a shirt front can add softening to silhouettes. An off-center thin line of small ruffling down a shirt or skirt can add length to your look or adding a long ruffled scarf will do for a nod to this hot fashion look.
We were especially intrigued with drapey jerseys teamed with georgettes to form mixed layers of ruffles… and we have a perfect pair up! The Acai silk georgette and Jussara cotton spandex knit duo.
Read more on ruffles and pattern suggestions in the salon.
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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!
Hand crafted gifts bring us back to the spirit of this wonderful holiday season. Scarves are quick work that yield big results in less time than finding that elusive parking space at the mall. A few lengths of fabric and purchased beaded fringe result in beautiful one of a kind (or 2 of a kind) neckwear that says so much in a warm and thoughtful way.
The mood for fall dressing is soft, drapey, and relaxed. In other words, velvet, especially stretch velvet, is key. It’s glam, feels great to wear, and has romance appeal. What other fabric can do all that? What is also nice is the versatility. Dress it down as a wrap top with your favorite jeans, funk it up with hot color and wear it as a comfy scarf with your fav jacket, or swish it around as a romantic skirt or soft flounced romantic femme fatale top.