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A New Season of Tana Lawn Cottons from Liberty of London

Black geometric lace kimono jacket, front and back view on mannequin, ideal for sewing projects

Mesh Cardi — Vogue 8975

One garment I collect and know I will wear again and again is a summer shrug or cardigan to wear over sleeveless tops, tunics and dresses on hot days. I cannot pinpoint the exact moment in my life when I realized that my days of wearing sleeveless clothes was over, but that is when I started to seek alternatives to sleeveless garments. A sheer shrug or cardigan is a perfect solution. V8975 has simple flattering lines, is fluid and drapey, can be worn open or tied closed, and both the style and the fabric allow the air to move.

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Colorful cross-stitch patterned fabric by the yard, ideal for apparel and quilting projects

Hand Embroidered Special Cut Indian Cottons

Hand sewn by artisans in India (necessarily in small pieces) where textile traditions continue, you can feel the craft in every stitch.

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New Nani Iro Cottons & Linens

If you love wabi sabi style, then our curated collection of Japanese cotton, linen and lyocell featuring designs by celebrated textile artist Naomi Ito for Nani Iro are pure fabric heaven.

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Modern color-block and lime green tunic tops with decorative stitching, ideal for sewing apparel projects.

Pieced Tunic Shirt — Butterick 6877

This easy fitting, flowing and flattering pieced tunic can be made in a woven or a knit, in one color or color blocking, or, a collage of harmonious prints.

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Red black plaid and gray houndstooth hooded coat with patch pockets, ideal for sewing apparel projects

Reversible Jacket — Butterick 6863

Wanting something warm to wear, I decided it would be fun to try my hoodie pattern Butterick 6863 in flannel. The pattern is oversized so this continues my experiment with making this ‘designed for stretch knits’ in a woven.

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Two abstract print dresses: one colorful geometric, one black white textured — ideal for creative sewing projects.

The Puzzle Dress — Vogue 1860

The studio working name for Vogue 1860 is The Puzzle Dress because it gets its unique asymmetrical design from shaped pattern pieces that go together like the pieces in a puzzle.

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Polka dot and abstract print long-sleeve tops on mannequins, ideal for sewing apparel with knit fabrics

The Hem Band Tunic — Vogue 1846

Sculptural swingy tunic features a subtle bell shape defined by a band at the hem that adds a bit of weight and subtle movement.

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Woman viewing large abstract painting with bold brushstrokes in yellow, blue, and purple at art gallery

The Art

A whirlwind of museum shows, walking, wandering, a bit of shopping and eating. That’s what this trip to Paris has been about. Seeing what is new, what is gone, what is happening. A bit of napping sneaks in as well but the largest impact for me has been the art.

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Two mannequins display long-sleeve patchwork tunics with abstract, animal print, and striped patterns in black, white, and bold colors.

A Couple of Cool Combinations — Butterick 6817

Combining prints is totally on trend and also terrific play. Play is so good for the soul and sewing play provides the perfect entertainment for those of us enamored with the craft.

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