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Glitter Chiffon Maxi Dress
Hi this is Jaime again from MadeByJaime. A few weeks back, Caitlin posted this Glitter Chiffon as a part of the weekly Create This Look post, and I couldn’t get it out of my mind!
I was gearing up to be a part of a Blog Tour this week as a part of a PDF Pattern Designer’s One Year Anniversary. Kimberly Payne of Straight Stitch Designs had asked us to participate by taking one of her patterns and “hacking it.” We were Read More...
FREE Sewing Pattern for Girls – The London Dress
It’s not a secret that I love sewing with The Fabric Market’s Poly Cotton fabrics, so when I saw the London Dress PDF Tutorial released as a FREE pattern from Violette Field Threads (coupon code is available in their Facebook Group) I ran in to grab a few yards.
Fabric Choices
After wandering the aisles, I chose this Vintage Floral Batiste as the main fabric.
I then grabbed the following Poly Cotton solids as coordinates:
Fuchsia for the straps
Olive for the ruffle
Peach for Read More...
Free Patterns for the New Year
If you haven’t sewn from a PDF pattern yet, you’re missing out! Not only is there an element of instant gratification to be able to choose a pattern, pay, download and print for sewing right now, there are now a ton of great designs available for the choosing. One of the newer independent pattern companies, Spit Up & Stilettos, is currently offering all of their women’s PDF patterns for free!
There are several free patterns for the taking! They also have kids Read More...
Free Christmas Stocking Pattern & More Holiday Fun
To me, it’s just not the holidays without something handmade! If you feel the same way, here are some free patterns for you to spread some Handmade Holiday Cheer around your home or others’! Any of TheFabricMarket.com’s Home Decor fabrics would work wonderfully for most of these projects. As always, if you make something with fabric from TheFabricMarket.com, please share with us on our facebook page!
Free Christmas Stocking Pattern (click photo above)
Free Tree Skirt Pattern & Tutorial
Easy Cloth Napkins Tutorial
Easy Read More...
Free Bag Patterns for Back To School
School is getting back in session and with school time comes the toting around of all the school supplies, sports equipment, lunches and more. Thankfully the internet is full of free bag patterns for any need you might have! I’ve rounded up a few of them below.
Sports Bags
These bags would be great for toting all that sports equipment and would pair nicely with our canvas solids and prints:
Duffle Tote
Duffle Tote (pictured above) by Weekend Designer
Water Bottle Holder by Artzy Creations
Overnight Duffel Read More...
Flannel for All
If you’re anything like me, you tend to wait until the last minute to make holiday gifts and winter clothing. If you are, consider this a little nudge to get thinking about some handmade gifts!
Last week we added several flannel prints to the site! Flannel is lightweight and cozy, making it perfect for clothing, pjs, quilts and crafts! I was recently given the opportunity to make this Hooded Jacket pattern by Whimsy Couture and since my little girl has taken a liking Read More...
Fabric Donations
Stay Healthy Y’all!!
First of all… We want all First Responders to know how much we appreciate you risking your lives during this worldwide crisis!!
We also want to give a shout out to all the AWESOME: Crafters, Makers, Sewers, & everyone else volunteering their time & talents to make fabric masks.
F&M Fabrics/The Fabric Market have decided to donate pre-cut pieces of fabric & elastic to anyone willing to come pick it up:
TOMORROW ONLY: Friday March 27,2020
11am – 2pm (or until we run out!)
This is Read More...