SKYLANDS

100% JAPANESE COTTON

NOISETTE

100% INDIAN SILK

BRICK RED

ITALIAN LINEN + VISCOSE

CHROMA

BRITISH DOUBLE KNIT

Chrysanthemum

100% JAPANESE COTTON

V9193 in cotton flannels

It has been SO cold here in Oregon that I have been longing for soft, cozy, comfortable clothes - but with flair! I'm not a flannel collar shirt person, but wanted something part t-shirt, part, tunic, part loungewear to layer under vests and sweaters. I started with Vogue 9193 and our Black Speckles Cotton Flannel plus a cut of checked flannel and knit stripe from my stash. Playing and planning as I cut, I placed the checks on the bias and used the soft knit at neck and wrist. LOVE the cool drop pocket!

Nairobi

JACQUARD KNIT

Untamed black and gray dappled jacquard is overprinted with golden zebra like stripes in a fine quality double knit. Deadstock from a southern California designer is midweight, stable, with a soft hand, crosswise stretch, 20" repeat and soft drape.

HOLLYWOOD PLAID

ITALIAN WOOL COATING

Sumptuous plaid wool blend coating in aqua, blue, pink, and green, with brown accents, fine quality woven deadstock from an Italian mill. Mid/heavyweight, classic melton, stable, with a softly sculptural drape, cozy, softly brushed face, and 10" repeat.

AUBURN FLOW

ITALIAN COTTON EYELET

Delicate eyelet in a fine quality cream cotton is overprinted with an appealing auburn floral print, designer deadstock from an Italian mill. Light/mid-weight with a smooth matte hand, the embroidery adds a touch of texture, with a 31½" repeat and lightly crisp drape.

PRINTS

Vogue 2067 Jacket

Marcy says:

For the pattern envelope on VOGUE 2067 I used a woven, WINE AND ROSES, a double-layered designer wool from an Italian mill. The body of the jacket is a beefy wool jersey (sold out).

The beauty of this slouchy oversized hoodie is that while the body requires a knit, you can use either a knit or wovern for the front panel.

HENNA ITALIAN WOOL PLAID

Marcy says:
Plaids are a classic fall fabric that are a strong trend in Paris this fall. I'm loving this rich rust and black plaid for a coat or jacket. This is a balanced plaid, the simplest plaid to work with.

To figure the extra yardage needed for a plaid garment, multiply the repeat by the number of main pattern pieces. For example, if the repeat is 4" and you have 4 main/large pattern pieces, you would need a minimum of 16 extra inches.

TIPS FOR WORKING WITH PLAIDS

To match plaids, cut single thickness, starting with the main pattern piece at center front or back, placing CF/CB centered between (NOT ON), a dominant color or line, then cut one piece at a time, using the cut out piece as a pattern piece for the next, flipping, so you get a left and right side. I draw the plaid on the pattern pieces to match at side seams and notches on sleeves. If the plaid is unbalanced, cut as for a nap. Sew with a walking foot to prevent shifting. Some pieces like pockets, yoke and collar can be cut on the bias.

alexandra burnout velvet knit

Marcy says:

The perfect antidote to the dark days of November and December are fabrics that catch the light. Velvets are perfect for now and all through the holidays. Alexandra is a radiant abstract burnout/devoré in shades of blue from navy to turquoise with a grid of patterned velvet rectangles.

I'm visioning a t-shirt or tunic, dress, or kimono jacket, and would also make a lovely scarf or shawl - think holiday gifts!

sewing tips for velvet

Mark with tailor’s tacks.
Use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray.
Cover your work surface with paper, mask off the seam allowance with paper, then spray lightly within the seam allowance.
Line up right sides together so the adhesive holds the layers and stitch.
It is a little known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose.
Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.

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