Turning a vacation need into a stylish dream, I created matching linen outfits for my adult sons! Forget the sweatshorts and clingy tees – vibrant hues and breathable fabrics became the inspiration for these comfy camp collar shirts and linen pants. Overcoming the Fear Factor: This project wasn’t all sunshine and sewing machines. I battled anxieties about limited sewing experience, unfamiliar materials, and a double workload. But the pride of seeing my boys rock their outfits and the joy of completing the project washed those fears away.   Tailors at work at the Accra market Fabric s ..read more

The Fabric Choice Diving into the colorful displays at Fabricville, my eyes were immediately drawn to the most vibrant fabric. Opting for a bold pattern can sometimes be a challenge, but this one charmed me from the get-go with its brushstroke-like features. Known for my love of vibrant colors, I always seize the opportunity to incorporate dazzling shades into my creations or accessories. This fabric, with its black background enhanced by touches of white, blue, fuchsia, and orange, perfectly embodies the dynamic spirit that I adore. Named Printed Linen Look – Carol, this fabric proved to be ..read more

I think there are two kinds of sewists. There are those who start with a specific garment or a pattern in mind and those who start from fabric. I am a fabric sewist. I love to touch fabric, appreciate its distinct characteristics, and listen to it when it tells me what it  wants to be. I am always particularly excited when a classic fabric makes its reappearance on the fashion scene. Last fall it was corduroy. This spring and summer, continuing a trend we saw last year, it is linen.   Linen is my favourite fabric to sew and to wear. On the body, it breathes. It softens and the hand ..read more

Pattern and Fabric Selection As soon as the sun begins to warm up and the temperatures become milder, I have an irresistible urge to wear dresses with sandals. Whether at work or at home, it’s the epitome of comfort for me. That’s why, for this spring project, I opted to make the A-line dress from Butterick B6551 pattern. This dress, straight and roomy, features slightly scooped shoulders, a high collar at the front opening, and pleats under the upper back yoke. It’s a quick and easy model to make.   For the choice of fabric, I was looking for a solid color without a pattern. My attention ..read more

I’ve made myself a classic House Dress… it’s a faux wrap dress from Butterick 6727, in this Around Town – Townhouses cotton. This print makes me think of  Bergen or St. John’s or Kyiv! This was a pretty simple project but it took a bit of time thanks to the special details. I made View B, with piping trim and a below knee length. The dress is a faux wrap, with the crossover bodice and skirt both sewn shut together at the waistline seam and then tacked down by the buttons along the front. Which are also faux — they are stitched on through all layers at the very end, the closure is ac ..read more

When we think “spring”, we image sunshine, blue skies, warmth and renewal. We long to breath fresh air, bask in the sun and shed the layers that were our comfort during months of deep freeze. We want to step out of the sheltering cocoon, spread our wings and soar. Some of us have been preparing for the first warm spring days in the depth of winter by looking through fashion trends, sewing patterns and new fabric arrivals at fabricville.com. I am honored to present the dreamy blue sundress, a plan that came to fruition in just a few days. Sincerely, this sundress was one of the quickest projec ..read more

This spring, social networks are bursting with inspiration for linen vest-trouser ensembles. It’s the perfect casual outfit for the beautiful days ahead. I was immediately charmed when the Butterick pattern by Lisette B6901 appeared last year. The vest features false welt pockets on the front and two ties on the back. Although I like the pants offered in this pattern, it’s not the most flattering style for my figure. For my pants, I opted for the Simplicity S9647 pattern. It’s a pants pattern with a flat front and straight legs. Every spring, I look forward to Fabricville’s new linen collect ..read more

Hello sewing enthusiasts!  I’m Yvette, writing a guest post here.  Usually you’ll find me at www.sewwhatyvette.com, where I post about my sewing adventures (and other stuff). I Sewed a 3-Piece Mini Capsule   That’s why I’m here!  Some of Fabricville’s newest fabrics from their flyer intrigued and excited me, and I sewed a few things!  From the flyer I chose 1 “bottom weight” and 2 coordinating “top weights” to become a 3-piece mini capsule.  Then, as a Jalie Creative Ambassador I chose to use 2 patterns that are my TNT’s (tried and true); Eleonore Pull-on Jeans ..read more

Some of this year’s Spring fashion trends include floral patterns and neutral tones. I was inspired by Fabricville’s new collection for my latest project. The pattern I chose the McCall’s 7925 pattern, it caught my eye because of the floral dress on the cover. But I also love a good shirt dress, and this one has raglan sleeves, a ruffled skirt panel and beautiful piping details for a little something extra. M7925 Misses’ Dresses (size: 14-16-18-20-22) – Fabricville The fabric This light weight rayon linen fabric has an ultra soft hand and a fluid drape. The minute I saw it I knew it was the o ..read more

Hello fellow sewists, The sunny days of spring have me wanting to spend more time outdoors, and sewing up activewear is the perfect motivation to get some exercise while enjoying the warmer weather. I was elated to discover that Fabricville is now carrying PURELUX and DRYFLEX, which are Bluesign® approved fabrics. I did some research and the Bluesign® approval is the gold standard for sustainable textiles.  From the Fabricville website: Bluesign® approved fabrics are made according to strict social, ethical and environmental standards.  Purelux is a super soft high-tech knit perfect ..read more