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8.02.2013

Secret Stash - Straddling the Seasons


It probably comes as no surprise to many of you, but I'm constantly surfing the internet for fabric. There are so many pretty fabric babies out there just waiting for a new home and I can't adopt them all.  So I'm staring a new blog segment called Secret Stash to feature a few choice fabrics I'm currently drooling over.*  These are all things I "would" buy if a 5lb box of money fell in my lap tomorrow.  Sadly the weather forecast does not predict boxes of money, so I'll just have to fabric enable all of you instead.  Sorry...not sorry.

For those of you that want to eek out the last bit of summer sewing.....
1. Cotton Feather Batik from B & J Fabrics.  It's no secret that I love feather prints and it would be super adorable made into the Pattern Runway Gathered Sundress. (The fabric also comes in a pink/brown colorway if that's more your speed)

2. Navy Flora Stretch Sateen from Gerties Etsy shop.  Be cool like Gillian and make yourself some flora capries out of the Colette Clover pattern.



For those of you ready to start sewing for fall...
3. Black leathery ribs stretch brocade from Emmaonesock.com.  I love the texture on this and am a bit of a sucker for any kind of stretch woven.  This fabric would be totally bad ass stitched up as a Style Arc Gabby Jacket.

4. Silk and Beige Silk Crepe de Chine from Waechters.  If beige didn't make me look like death warmed over I would have bought this already to make a luxurious Grainline Studio's Archer.

5. Sacre Bleu Knit rayon from Marcy Tilton. Ahhhh cobalt, I love you so much. Can we make pretty dresses together?  How about a nice transitional Kitschy Coo Lady Skater dress with either 3/4 or long sleeves.

That's all for now my dears, go and stash happy.

*My thanks to Leila who said, "You know what you should do?"  and it was pretty much this.

21 comments:

  1. JamieAugust 2, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Love 1 and 4. Fun idea!

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    1. Heather BAugust 2, 2013 at 5:38 PM

      I'll get you some nice yardage for Christmas. Then you can say, "Sew this up bitch!"

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  2. EmSewCrazyAugust 2, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Um. I'm not sure if I should hate you or love you...
    Either way this is a great post...

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    1. Heather BAugust 2, 2013 at 5:39 PM

      I understand, feel free to hate love cause I'm a bad influence. I'm glad you liked the post BTW.

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  3. sweary sewerAugust 2, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    blue floral capris is why i have been trying to get opinions on hotpatterns vs clovers!

    this is a good idea for a post. :)

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    1. Heather BAugust 2, 2013 at 5:41 PM

      No one has any input on the hotpattern's pants? That's a shame. Other than the boyfriend jeans I haven't sewn any of their pants patterns up. Glad you like the post sweary.

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    2. sweary sewerAugust 3, 2013 at 9:20 AM

      narp. i can't find anyone who has sewn their cigarette pants. i have been told that their instructions are very minimal in general, so i am a bit scared to give them a whirl.

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    3. Heather BAugust 3, 2013 at 9:58 AM

      I would agree that their instructions are minimal. They do use an L shaped crotch hook that some people really seem to like.

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  4. GillianAugust 2, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    This is a brilliant idea! I really like the pairing of fabric and patterns that you've chosen, and I could just steal every single fabric in your header image! WANT!

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    1. Heather BAugust 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM

      Thanks Gillian, glad you like it. You could get the bow fabric from Gertie but I can't help you with the little birds, it's pre-Desmond stash.

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  5. The HojnackesAugust 2, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    I want them all!!!!

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    1. Heather BAugust 3, 2013 at 10:01 AM

      Me too!!!! Oh well, let's just have fun living vicariously.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 3, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Im fanning myself with my credit card- you textile temptress! you had me at 'brown and pink colorway'....

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    1. Heather BAugust 3, 2013 at 10:02 AM

      Hee hee hee, I love that mental image. I'll be sure to choose some pinks for the next time just for you.

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  7. SharAugust 3, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    I love this new segment! Can we do one for shoes too?? It's like fabric shopping with you and being able to steal (I mean borrow) fabric ideas from a master. Enable away!!

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    1. Heather BAugust 3, 2013 at 2:10 PM

      I'm so glad you like it Shar. I feel guilty when people like a fabric that was sold 3 years ago. At least this way we can all get some if we wants some....kinda.

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  8. LeilaAugust 4, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    You are perfect for this kind of series!! I'm so glad you decided to do it. :)

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  9. Heather BeeAugust 4, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Thank you Leila. I will use my fabric surfing for good? Or maybe it's for evil. /\

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  10. LeilaAugust 4, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    muahaha. this is for goodevil. I think you will make a lot of people drool with your magic fabric finding skillz.

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  11. aem2August 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Oooh, this is a great idea. I mean, evil. You've already tempted me into more fabric than I need. Keep it up.

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  12. Heather BeeAugust 8, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    LOL, I will continue with my good/evil fabric posts I promise. :)

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