Author Archives: Jaime
Star Wars Day – May the Fourth
For all the Star Wars fans out there, it’s Star Wars day! May the Fourth be with you.
A lot of the customers we see locally at F&M Fabrics are making costumes, whether for ballet, their highschool opera, the melodrama or for Halloween. The prices at TheFabricMarket.com are so good, it makes a great source for all your costuming needs!
I married into a Star Wars Family. I did not grow up watching the movies, but I’ve enjoyed getting to know them and Read More...
Easter Bunny Dress
Last year I got a bunny print fat quarter bundle through Instagram and just knew it would be an Easter dress for this year. Knowing I had a variety of prints, I chose the Bloomshine Maxi Pattern by Ping Fig Desgins. A few fat quarters, however, would not be near enough to make a maxi dress so I headed to TheFabricMarket to pick up some cotton prints to supplement.
The top tier of the dress is a cream colored solid and Read More...
Sewing Ideas for Easter
Easter is a great time to break out the springy prints, florals & Dotted Swiss and celebrate the new season with a new outfit!
Last year I made my daughter the Lorelei Dress Pattern from EBethDesigns. The pattern also comes in Women’s Sizes! This year, however, I have plans for a patchwork style maxi dress, the Bloomshine Maxi from Pink Fig Designs. There are so many great girls dress patterns it’s hard to choose! But that’s what’s so great about handmade clothing – last year classic, Read More...
Mixing Knits & Wovens
If you’ve been out shopping lately, you’ve noticed the trend of mixing knits and wovens. The result is comfortable, but a step up from the every day t-shirt and the combination works great for both work or casual!
If you’ve worked with knits before, you know these tips:
Use a ballpoint or stretch needle
Adjust your pressure foot pressure to be a little less than usual
Seam with a narrow zigzag
Hem with a wide zigzag, decorative stitch or double needle
Don’t stretch as you sew, just Read More...
Otium Top in Sweater Knit
Knit fabrics are sometimes intimidating for those new to sewing garments or new to sewing in general, but let’s face it – we all LIVE in knits. They’re comfy and flexible and once you get the hang of it, a breeze to sew! I recently took part in a pattern tour in which the Pattern Designer gave out her pattern to a few families to sew up their version and spread the word about it. I live just a Read More...
Cork Fabric Ideas and Sale!
In case you hadn’t heard, we are offering our cork fabric for just $12.99/yd for a limited time, while supplies last! If you’ve never worked with cork, this is the time to give it a try. You won’t find this price anywhere else! Cork is a versatile, durable and flexible fabric that can be used in the place of vinyl, leather or woven fabrics. Click here for a Free Cork Book Cover Tutorial to get some tips for using this Read More...
Sewing Resolutions
January is typically one of the times during the year when we think about what we did last year and make plans for the new year. One of the more fun types of resolutions to make are Sewing Resolutions!
Do you want to learn a new skill this year or return to a hobby you had to give up for a season? Here are some links to help you along with your 2015 Sewing Goals!
How to Choose Your Thread
All About (Machine) Read More...