Tag Archives: Sewing
DIY Wallet
Have you heard of The Necessary Clutch Wallet pattern by Emmaline Bags?
This is the most amazing and addicting wallet pattern! My friends and I cannot stop making them for all our family members and I know you’ll love making them too.
There is room for everything – 12 credit card slots, a spot for your checkbook, a zippy portion for your coins, another divider for coupons, your cell phone or what-have-you! Other options include a purse strap or a Read More...
Did You Know We Have Outdoor Chenille?!?!
What is Outdoor Chenille you ask?… Well… Outdoor Chenille is a very durable Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Microbial, & Stain Resistant fabric that is used for outdoor upholstery, boats, cars, & even area rugs.
We have a large selection of colors. These are just a few:
You can also customize your outdoor space by combining the Outdoor Chenille with our other outdoor fabrics.
Come get inspired! You can only find this awesome fabric here on TheFabricMarket.com!
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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...
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...
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...