The Reptilian Chic: Bold Sewing, Unexpected Elegance.
Fabricville Canadian Sewing Blog
by Claudine Gauvin
4M ago
For my latest autumn creation, I felt the daring urge to dive into the world of snake print. Often associated with a dash of boldness and sophistication to spice up clothing and accessories, this reptilian pattern injects a unique energy into an outfit. As a devoted follower of classic style, the idea of embracing a full snake print look initially seemed a bit too extravagant. However, by opting for fabric in rich tones like the carefully claret crepe, I discovered that such audacity could bring a surprising touch of elegance. During my pattern search, I was drawn to this long buttoned tunic ..read more
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Cozy-on-the-Couch Loungewear
Fabricville Canadian Sewing Blog
by Heather Pennie
4M ago
Hello, fellow sewing enthusiasts!   I can’t help but share my latest sewing adventure with you all, especially since it involves some delightful fabrics from Fabricville. There’s something truly magical about finding the perfect fabric for your project, and let me tell you, Fabricville never disappoints. This time of year just begs for comfortable loungewear that you can spend weekends in, cozy on the couch. For this project, I chose their cozy sweatshirt fleece, a fabric that feels like a warm hug on a chilly day. The Organic Jogging Fleece collection features a rainbow of colour op ..read more
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Black Batwings for an October Outfit
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by Melanie for Following The Thread
5M ago
My second project for this fall was a shimmery black batwing dress, just in time for Halloween. I love a good 80s influence, and when I saw Burda 6074, I knew I had to make it. Looking at some of the black fabrics on offer, I found this “Dazzling Black” evening fabric, a poly knit with printed sequins. A print is so much easier to sew than real sequins! In fact, this fabric was very easy to handle. It’s lightweight with fairly minimal stretch, and it behaved nicely when sewing. I used a stretch needle as this fabric was both thin and tough at the same time. This worked really well. The Burda ..read more
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Un tailleur Wolf of Wall Street
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by Margaux Villiet
5M ago
Sorry, this entry is only available in French. Pour ce tailleur, je suis partie sur un total look Vikisews. Le blazer est le patron Fernanda, et la robe est le modèle Lynne. J’ai joué sur les longueurs, afin que la robe et le blazer soient à peu près de la même longueur, et qu’on dirait que j’ai en fait une robe-blazer lorsque celui-ci est fermé. J’ai adoré coudre ce tissu. Il s’agit du tissu pour costume Leighton, en bleu marine à rayures. La teneur en viscose de ce tissu lui confère un drapé superbe, qui épouse les formes, et c’est tout à fait ce que je voulais avec ce projet. On ne voit pa ..read more
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The Cape: A Wise Fashion Choice
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by Claudine Gauvin
5M ago
For autumnal days and slightly cooler temperatures, there’s nothing quite like an elegant cape to keep warm in style. It’s a practical garment that combines warmth and comfort without compromising on chic. The cape proves to be a versatile fashion accessory, capable of enhancing any outfit, whether it’s jeans, a dress, or tailored trousers. Choice of Pattern and Fabric For my project, I chose the V1818 pattern from the renowned Vogue brand, created by the talented American design duo, Tom and Linda Platt.Their design philosophy, “Life is complicated, clothing should be simple!”, translates in ..read more
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Fall Work Comfort
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by Heather Pennie
5M ago
As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures start to drop, it’s time for me to update my wardrobe with cozy and comfortable pieces for the fall season. Whether I’m rushing through workdays or planning a weekend away by the campfire, comfort is key for me.  I’ll walk you through creating two versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched with your existing wardrobe items. Plus, I’ll explore the use of two-sided fabric to give options when creating the top. Let’s dive into the details of creating a plaid knit top and stretchy wide-leg pants, using the Jalie Caroline #4346 and Sylvie ..read more
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Hygge sewing
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by Barbara Emodi
6M ago
Early last spring, when I was in San Francisco, I saw some pants on the streets, and in the stores, that were new to me. They all had wide legs, elastic waists, and were made out of wide wale corduroy. Like all new fashions, it took me a bit to get used to this style, but when I did I couldn’t help thinking they would be perfect for home wear in the Canadian fall and winter. I decided to look for something really snugly for dog-walking, sewing and cruising around the house. This corduroy was perfect. Luckily this year’s new Jalie releases had two patterns that were just perfect for this mo ..read more
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A Barbiecore Butterick
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by Melanie for Following The Thread
6M ago
My latest project is just squeaking in to the end of summer dress season. But when I saw this combo I knew I had to try it! The pattern, 6889, is a Retro Butterick 50s release. When I saw this pink “potpourri stripes laurel” cotton, I suddenly felt that I absolutely needed to make a BarbieCore vintage inspired dress. I made a few adjustments, mainly in length because I’m just barely 5’2″. I found the bodice quite long, so ended up taking about 1.25″ out above the waist, and then about an inch out of the skirt length, and the hem is 1.5″ deep as well. The other small alteration I made was to a ..read more
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Cool and Cozy
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by Yvette Chilcott
6M ago
Cool and Cozy, the Cool Part Jalie designs the BEST patterns.  They’re as modern as purchased garments, multi sized (often with 27 sizes) and with really cool details.  Recently I sewed up a cool and cozy ensemble.   Flat-front, high waisted leggings #3887 Clara in basic black  and a raglan sleeved tunic length pullover  #4346 Caroline in a cozy chenille knit.   Cool and Cozy the Cozy Part The fabrics were supplied by Fabricville in return for me sewing up the garments and writing this blog post.  I’m glad I did, because this became an outfit I plan to wear ..read more
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The Shacket
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by Sara Dagenais
6M ago
The shacket is a shirt warm enough to be a jacket, which makes it an ideal layering piece for Fall. This style is very trendy at the moment and I was looking forward to making my own version. The fabric I knew I wanted a plaid fabric. At first I thought of using a lighter fabric lined with sherpa, but when I found this coating from the new Fall collection I knew it would be the perfect fit. The pattern I decided to go with Butterick 6916 because it more closely resembles a shirt rather than outerwear. I really wanted an oversized warm button up shirt. This pattern is unisex and all kids and a ..read more
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