Great job, Katherine!! Your costume won first place in our Halloween Costume Contest. In fact, both of the costumes your entered were in the top rankings of the competition! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and where your passion for sewing developed? My dad started teaching me to sew when I was…
Our Halloween Costume Contest Winner!
It’s the holiday season and, before you know it, the time for exchanging gifts will be here. I know you’ve probably got a lot on your to-do list right about now, so let me help with a few easy gift-wrapping ideas! With your presents looking this good, no one will ever know about your frenzied…
Talking with us today is Sarai, the founder of Colette Patterns and the author of The Colette Sewing Book. She tells us about her love of sewing and why she decided to start creating her own line of patterns. I am also in love with her adorable and helpful blog, Coletterie! Hi Sarai! Colette…
One of my favorite things about watching a film or television series set in a historical period has to be the costumes. I love seeing the fashion of a particular era represented on screen. Let’s face it though- some films just do it better than others. I’m sure we all have our favorites, and…
It’s time to get ready for the holidays using my favorite fabric. That’s right- LINEN! These classic stockings are the perfect thing to make if you are tired of the same ol’ holiday decorations. They are incredibly easy to make and can embellished however you like. Jazz up your stockings with some embroidery, sparkles, or…
Today, we talk to Christine about sewing garments with linen. Christine was a contestant in our Halloween Costume Contest. Her sewing skills really come to life through her re-enactment garbs. Hearing someone talk about their passion is the best way to get inspired! Hello Christine! Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how…
Valerie Lloyd is the creator of the Smile Mercantile shop on Etsy. Her beautiful vintage-inspired designs caught my attention right away! Valerie has made a special tutorial just for Fabrics-store.com’s Chronicle. Today, she will show us how to make her Winter White Hearts using linen. This is a great craft for holiday season! More about…
The Fearsome Winners of Fabrics-Store.com’s Hallween Costume Contest are….. The Top Talent winner is Katherine with 617 votes! "This outfit is made from 100% linen. The chemise is the handkerchief linen. The corset is made from IL019 in Emerald and is reversible and made with 22 spiral steel bones and 4 flat steel bones. The…
Today, we talk to Elizabeth about sewing beautiful historically accurate garments. She lets us in on what she finds most difficult about recreating a certain period in history and why she loves the challenge! She shares some experiences with us, as well as offers useful tips for anyone who loves to sew re-enactment clothing. Hi…
My shift dress is the most reliable article of clothing in my closet. ‘ I actually own quite a few, so I am always ready to put together a quick and stylish outfit. ‘ Let me explain why they are basically my fashion lifesavers! A shift dress is essentially a short, sleeveless dress. ‘ It hangs straight with…
Today we are talking to Erika, the creator of Yellow Wallpaper Handmade. Her Etsy shop offers unique designs that use linen in creative and ways. Maybe you will be inspired to sew something new with linen after hearing how her passion developed! Hi Erika! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Hi! My…
When the word linen comes to my mind I think of myself relaxing outdoors on a day off from work, decked out in a lightweight linen outfit and enjoying the sun. I can close my eyes and just feel that subtle breeze breathing through my shirt right now — Ahhhhh yes. What doesn’t come to…
The kimono trend is popping up everywhere in fashion lately. This season, fashion designers have really embraced the large, kimono sleeve look. Various interpretations of the kimono popped up over major runways this season and can be seen in retail stores just about everywhere now. Although the kimono is a classic style that has made…
Today, I am going to show you how easy it is to make a linen bread bag. I’ve already told you how a linen bag is the best way to keep your bread fresh in Goodbye stale bread. How to keep bread fresh longer. I’m not saying a linen bread bag is a miracle worker that…
The Colonial period had a particular style of dress that determined the types of garments worn. Styles would vary depending on the occasions and temperatures. Each Colonial citizen dressed according to their occupation, economic power, and social status. This is similar to other historical periods, in which your status was apparent through the appearance and…
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