Fabric Sewn Into Fashion

  • Chambray Twill 6 oz Lyocell Shirtdress

    19th Jan 2025

    Chambray Twill 6 oz Lyocell Shirtdress

    Samina say, “I love this fabric! It is soft and comfortable plus great looking. It is easy to sew with and has a substantial and drapey hand without being heavy. That, in my opinion, made it easy to…

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  • Midnight Black Ponte Knit

    18th Jan 2025

    Midnight Black Ponte Knit

    Hey sewing friends! The hubby and I were headed out to dinner Saturday night and I needed something to wear, so I quickly put together this super fun skirt. I had made one before and wanted to have an…

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  • Spring Green Linen and Grommets

    27th Aug 2024

    Spring Green Linen and Grommets

    Becki says, “Perfect heat wave for sleeveless and breezy spring green linen from Sew Much Fabric in a shortened Burda Style 5/2024 #108 wearable muslin shortened to a 22” top perfect for a sizzling su…

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  • Egyptian Cotton-Optic White

    5th Jul 2024

    Egyptian Cotton-Optic White

    Paula says, “The fabulous Egyptian white cotton, which is so soft and easy to sew. I use the 80/12 Schmetz needle with Gutermann thread and serged finished seams. The shirt pattern is from The Maker’s…

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  • Peach Parfait Linen

    22nd Jun 2024

    Peach Parfait Linen

    Samina says, “I made this by first creating a bias tube with the fabric. The pattern is traced from an old bias dress that still fits me. Some basic bias sewing processes apply: Use a narrow zigzag s…

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  • White 10 oz Denim

    20th Jun 2024

    White 10 oz Denim

    Ronnie says “Last summer I made a dress using V1086, a Tracy Reese pattern in a one of Roz’s fabrics she called black daisy a rayon crepe. Well in discussions about the potential for me to freeze to d…

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  • Royal Blue Stretch Faux Leather

    6th Apr 2024

    Royal Blue Stretch Faux Leather

    Yvette says “I used the No-Zip skirt pattern by Blue Dot Patterns for the skirt, a vintage (1985) Vogue 9454 for the hat, and a tutorial for the fringe bag. Sewing with the faux leather was a dream. I…

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