Jokes apart, this has been such a fun discovery. Up until now, I have been a 'buy the fabric required for the current project' kinda gal. Only exception being the fabrics I bought in Montmartre during our Paris trip. But I think I am sewing often enough now to start building a stash. And here are my picks so far,
The abstract chiffon will probably turn into DKNY V1160. I can hold off on this for a little while, I guess. We are past leggings weather here in California.
The only goal for the polka dot cotton lawn is to make it not look like Julia Roberts' Pretty Woman dress. Brown polka dots seem stuck with that image. :)
The next batch was bought from Mood,
Lot of ponte knits there, bought for color blocked tops. I haven't decided a pattern for this yet. I am leaning towards drafting a pattern myself.
The only one I am not happy about, a black tafetta purchase. But my fault entirely. I should have realized I have no use for such a crisp and shiny fabric. But I fell for how pretty it looks! I wonder if online fabric stores allow return.
The loveliest though is this silk brocade from Fabric Mart. Believe me that picture doesn't do it any justice.
And in other news, the sweet sister visited and came bearing gifts :)
That's it for tonight. I hope to post about my completed projects soon.
Hello Prachi - I have credit card problems with fabrics and patterns as well! I am looking forward to seeing pictures of your finished projects - the vogue dresses that you have mentioned made up in the fabrics you have chosen should look lovely. The Brocade is beautiful - I have seen it on the website. The gift is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah! As you can see no posts of completed garments yet. Not sure how my weekend went by. :)
DeleteOh my, I have heard some stories about online fabric shopping, let me tell you!!! I have still been able to control my fabric needs through shops and swaps and even thrift stores, but I know one day, likely soon, I will be online.
ReplyDeleteThat silk brocade really is lovely! I picture a smoking jacket! I don't know why, it's the embossed pattern on it, makes me think of old school kind of 50's jackets.
ha ha yes. I'd like to get this under control before I get stuck too deep. :)
Delete50's jacket sounds like a cool idea. Thanks! A friend of mine made one of Gertie's skirts in a green brocade that I saw yesterday. I'm definitely going retro with this. Thanks for the idea.