L to R Greek Madras, Campus Madras, Quad Madras

Nothing says summer like madras…cool, refreshing in fiber (cotton) and color.  Yes, we know you could make a patchwork yourself!  But truly wouldn’t you rather have it all done for you and all you have to do is construct the garment?  We found our newest selections from a well-known supplier and were pleased with the quality of the stitching. 

Stitching on reverse of patchwork madras

Serged and topstitched at the seams, this lightweight, airy cotton is perfect for shirts, blouses, skirts, jackets, shifts, loose shorts or crops.   You can have fun with accessories too.

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!

This new department in our online store features fabrics that speak to today’s styling trends and are “priced to entice”.  Sewing garments for quick turnaround can be fun and easy. 

Right now you’ll find retro prints, bold prints and dots…all part of this season’s fashion scene.  We’ll be introducing new fabrics regularly and will announce them here on this blog.  Be sure to sign up for our RSS or email alerts to find out when new fabrics are posted.  Please comment on any of these posts with your own fashion ideas and  send  photos of the garments you create with these Bistro fabrics!