You know the feeling when you’re itching to make your last pattern o n e. m o r e. t i m e…..
but since I just wrote extensively about Vogue 1809, this post is about the fabric….
I now realize how little I knew about fabrics when I returned to sewing in 2011. I thought cotton was cotton and wool was wool…. polyester was a dirty word and so was rayon. I thought all silk was luxurious and linen too. You get the picture.
In 2011 I would have never believed my favorite summer sewing fabric would be cotton blended with lycra or spandex, but it’s true.
I get it when people tell me they want to touch and feel a fabric before buying, but the education I have received from online fabric shopping is invaluable.
My latest is sewn from a stretch dressweight woven purchased from EmmaOneSock. Owner Linda Podietz not only offers exceptional fabrics on her website, but truly makes online fabric shopping a pleasure.
Take my latest shopping experience for example………
After selecting my category, the blue and white floral image caught my eye…..
Linda’s description includes the Pantone number, an image of the draped fabric and coordinating fabric possibilities. ( If you are serious about your colors, Pantone Charts are readily available online.)
From a NY designer, this is a fantastic cotton/spandex stretch dressweight woven, medium weight and opaque, with a cottony drape. The all-over graphic flowers print is fresh and summery (8″ vertical repeat), and colors are navy and midnight on a white ground (PANTONE 19-3951, 19-3920, etc.). 15% stretch in the width with great recovery. Great for dresses, skirts, tunic, fitted jacket, capris, culottes, etc. Beautiful quality! Test first if you would like to machine wash and dry (cold water, low heat, separately).
Exceptional customer service……..
The fabrics arrive promptly, are beautifully packaged and I have never been disappointed.!
In support of the Ready to Wear Fast, EmmaOneSock is providing a $100 gift certificate giveaway to one lucky winner (open to all Goodbye Valentino readers). Which EmmaOneSock fabric would you like to win? To enter the giveaway visit the EmmaOneSock website, then leave me a comment below stating your favorite EmmaOneSock fabric. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, July 18.
Good luck readers! 