Bungalow Sateen designed by Joel Dewberry for Free Spirit.
Bungalow Rayon designed by Joel Dewberry for Free Spirit.
Bungalow designed by Joel Dewberry for Free Spirit.
Acacia designed by Tula Pink for Free Spirit.
New, Just in from Robert Kaufman…Squares, Strips, and Hexies
Just in, new pre-cuts…
42 pcs of Kona Cotton Solids White Palette for Robert Kaufman. Hexagons are laser-cut at 2” per side, and measure 3 7/16” across the middle from side to opposite side. Please note the laser-cutting process discolors the edges of the fabric. This discoloration can be minimized with hand-washing, and that area of the fabric would be hidden in the seam allowance when pieced.
Enjoy!
We’re getting ready for Halloween…
October is here and that means Halloween. Here are a few projects that we have up in the store. Hopefully they will inspire you to get sewing. Also our entire Halloween section is 20% off until this Sunday. Don’t miss out.
Halloween costumes…
This flapper dress is simple and fun.
Pattern: Simplicity 1770
Dress: white brocade/white fringe/metallic trim on dress/stretch headband trim/metallic flower/
This GI Jane meets glam look is great for your Halloween party, yet easily transitions to your regular wardrobe. I tried the pants
on and they are really comfortable and perfect with a black t-shirt.
Pant fabric: ML256115
Camo Sequin top fabric: ML256130
Star studs for the hat: ML256155
Pant pattern: ML256145
Top pattern: ML256140
Here are a few easy aprons that work perfect with all of our Halloween cotton prints.
Lastly I love this fun table runner our cotton buyer made. She used the Moda Pumpkin Party charm pack, a fun print for the back, and some ric-rac.
Super easy & great for your Halloween parties.
Happy haunting! Don’t forget if you live in the LA area our employees will be dressed up in the costumes they made Saturday, Oct. 19th. This is always a fun day to come down and shop. Also don’t forget to tag us if you make a costume from our fabrics. We would love to feature you in our monthly newsletter.
Enjoy!
Completed & Tutorial: Fish Costume
Love this! Get a similar fabric here…
http://www.lowpricefabric.com/p-4439-mirror-ball-foil-print-knit-disco-fabric-ml223030-emerald-black.aspx
I’ve been secretly stitching on my son’s Halloween costume all week in preparation for my first guest post on The Train to Crazy’s Handmade Dress Up Series. Grab your favorite beverage and a comfy seat for this post. It’s a doozy.
Last year when my son asked to be a zebra for Halloween, I took on the challenge and came up with the world’s cutest costume. It’s furry, too!
This year when I asked him in August what he wanted to be, he said a ghost. I was disappointed. Anyone can cut some holes in a sheet. I wanted to do some real sewing. Two weeks later, he had changed his mind. He wanted to be a green fish. After asking him several more times, his mind was set. A green fish it is.
I brainstormed for weeks and Googled fish costume images for hours. I settled on using his…
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Perfect for fall…
I love these new cotton corduroy prints we just got in. They are perfect for fall. This 21 Wale Cool Cords Corduroy is designed by Rebekah Ginda for Robert Kaufman. It is ultra soft and has 21 cords per inch. I see some great skirts, dresses, and maybe even a few blazers coming our way. Don’t forget to tag us. We love featuring our customers in our monthly newsletter. Enjoy!
Friday Warehouse walk… Just in and so excited!
Just in from Robert Kaufman, Hello Tokyo, is a new collection from designer Lisa Tilse. We have been waiting for this collection to hit the warehouse and today it finally did. I know you’re going to love it as much as we do. The prints are perfect for apparel, home décor, crafts, and more. The buttons and appliques make this collection even more versatile. Check out our post from last week and see the tuffet we made that would be perfect in this fabric.
Click here to see the free downloads from Robert Kaufman…
Click here to download the free pillow pattern from Robert Kaufman.
Click here to download the free zipper pouch pattern from Robert Kaufman.
Click here to download the free softie pattern from Robert Kaufman.
The collection will be on the sales floor tomorrow and online next week.
Enjoy!
Fabric Friday….
So this week we have a lot of new product going online and there is still so much outside my office & in the warehouse it is crazy. Larry (#larrylovesfabric), the owner, has been buying like crazy and I have to say he has found some beautiful fabrics at great prices, which we can now pass onto you. I think you’re going to be very happy over the next few weeks as the fabric continues to roll out.
Here are a few apparel fabrics that caught my eye this week…
As the summer leaves us and we gear up for fall these three wool/spandex blends are perfect. Sometimes a solid is just what is needed for a staple piece.
I know you all love a good strip knit, so here you go. Navy and white is such a classic combination. Love this!
This black & white stretch gingham seersucker fabric is a great weight. It is 58% Cotton/29% Polyester/10% Elasthane/3% Spandex. This classic black & white gingham is right on trend for the fall.
I posted this knit print as I was photographing last week. The modern feel and geometric print just caught my eye.
This Chambray Stretch Linen by Robert Kaufman is soft and breathable. It is 54% Linen / 44% Cotton / 2% Spandex. Personally stretch is my bacon…everything is better with it.
For a little more stretch we brought in a few new rolls of denim. They all have stretch, but this one is called a Super Stretch. It is 98% Cotton / 2% Polyurethane. That should fit like a glove. I don’t have a picture, but it make me think of the beautiful black leather with a spandex coating we just received. Just perfect for the leather pants I keep seeing online and in all the magazines.
We ordered this 21 wale corduroy in 21 colors. From kiwi to flamingo and many shades in between. It is ultra soft and light weight. I can’t wait to see what amazing items you all are going to make with this.
Beside fabric we’re really trying to boost our notions department online. This week we added over 50 new products. Here are just a few…
We have had chain in the retail store for sometime now. Last week we received over 60 new chains so we’re going to try them online as well. They sell by the yard and come in the traditional gold and silver, as well as many colors and styles. Last year I made a few great necklaces for the holidays. They were so simple and really great for all the holiday parties I went to. We plan on making a few new ones in November. I was inspired by a few great ones I saw in Anthropology last week. A little felt, some vintage looking buttons, and E600, and you’ll be ready to accessories. You can take a look at the ones I made last year here.
Remember many of these items were just photographed this week. They are in the process of going online. I have linked to where they will be. We just like to give you a little preview of what is coming. Have a great weekend.
Enjoy!
New foam tuffet…
Happy hump day. Robin & I want to show you this new product we received. These foam tuffets are perfect next to a bed or chair or as a foot rest. There are so many ways you can go with it. From juvenile, to retro, to funky and so much in between. Really, your imagination is the only thing that will limit you. Have fun and please, if you make one, tag us so we can see it.
Supplies:
2 yards of fabric, pictured here ML247495
1/4 yard of solid fabric of your choice for piping
3 1/3 yards of cotton cording (enough to go around tuffet twice) or use pre made piping, trim, or fringe
1 piece of batting, size of top of tuffet (optional)
1 foam tuffet (18″ diameter/15″ tall)
1 quick pleater. I used the 2 inch pleater
Pattern:
Cut top piece 19″ diameter circle. (to allow for seam allowance)
Cut 4″ band circumference of the tuffet.
Cut 3 widths of fabric at 15″ long each.
The piping was made with 1/4″ cotton cording & a solid fabric. (you could also use a pre-made piping or use a fringe)
Make sure there is enough to go around the tuffet twice.
Stitch piping to the circle top piece.
Attach 4″ band to piped top piece.
Attach 2nd piece of piping to the bottom of the band. Set aside.
Now, sew the 3 large pieces together to make a loop. (In this case the 3 pieces equalled 3 times the circumference)
Get out your quick pleater & start pleating. I like to pin the pleats in place.
We decided to go with a box pleat, but a knife pleat would also work well.
Hem the bottom. I used the Sealah double sided tape to make is super quick & easy.
Iron the pleats down.
Attach pleated skirt to bottom of band.
Place the batting on top of the tuffet. This is optional, but it will give it a softer look.
Put your slip cover on your tuffet.
Now you have this perfect foot stool or side table that coordinates perfectly with your space.
Here is our finished product…
There are so many fabrics that would work well with this project. Here are a few others we suggest…
ML247510 is one of my favorite fabrics. You can’t go wrong with this beautiful embroidered indigo.
A Shaby Chic linen would be great as well.
I love this Moroccan Ikat print. The colors are great. I can see this in a tweens room.
Also take a look at the pouf that Lisa Tilse made with the fabric she designed for Robert Kaufman. We should have this fabric in next week. It is really a bold pop of fun.
Enjoy!
Yarn bowls make yarn twice as delicious
Love the yarn bowl!
Mimi G For Michael Levine DIY Top Tutorial!
Hi Darlings!
It’s so strange to be somewhere other than on my blog posting, but I’m very excited to share something awesome with you. Over the next few months, I will be posting amazing, FREE tutorials for all of you to enjoy, thanks to the wonderful folks at Michael Levine Inc. We are going to have so much fun together, but I urge you not to miss any postings or announcements. So please, make sure to follow this blog by clicking “FOLLOW” in the sidebar and signing up for the newsletter HERE.
If you are not familiar with my blog, Mimi G Style, or my tutorials, let me share how it works. I film step by step, and easy to follow video tutorials that anyone can sew along to. Not only are my tutorials fun and easy to understand, but they are all fashion-sewing based, and great for any skill level.
Now lets get to the tutorial! We will be drafting and sewing from start to finish, a top that is flattering for almost anyone, and then we will be adding some great leather patch pockets, or a cool leather exclamation point. There is also an adjustment for those who prefer an off the shoulder look. Enjoy!
FABRIC & SUPPLIES NEEDED: 1.5 -2 Yards of Purple Double Knit HERE, Black HERE / 1 Leather Hide HERE / Optional: Trim HERE
DOWNLOAD the pocket and exclamation point template (other supplies covered in the video)
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