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Beverly: Making a Merchant and Mills Sidney shirt (larger range here) for Jim, using the M&M jacquard I got from Domesticity.
Jenny:
If you spot M&M on sale, let me know. I’m in love. Starting drafting of a second dress.
M&M+ barkcloth dress – self drafted, #CuteButOffputting, includes my “Perfection is not my purpose” patch on the back in yellow gingham.
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Lore Piar Vana Dress – up to body measurements: 63/58/75
Topic: Winter fabrics & patterns
Favorite fabrics for winter sewing:
Jenny:
- Linen – it’s all weather!
- Micro cords – textured joy
- Stretch velours – sumptuous and if cropped all weather!
Beverly:
Flannel – good for loungewear, linings of outerwear (though not so good for sleeves), and basic grunge button ups #GarbageFlannel
Denim – not just for jeans. I want to make a pinafore type dress with denim (we called them jumpers).
French Terry – my favorite is from Style Maker Fabrics, but not sure if they are out of stock or not carrying any more.
Favorite patterns for colder weather:
Jenny:
- Sew House 7: Toaster
- Caramiya Maui: Chive dress
Beverly:
One of the best winter memade wardrobes is by Sheila O’Kelly
I am thinking of making some flannel-lined Sew House 7 Free Range Slacks
Want to make a long-sleeved version of the Merchant and Mills Etta (smaller sizes here)
Favorite non-clothing pattern for colder weather:
Jenny:
- A raglan knit poncho – large needles, only a couple balls of thread
- Lap blankets from flannel (WOF x 3 yards, folded in half, loosely quilted by following design elements)
Beverly:
I started but have not finished a rag quilt.
I have never made but want to make dog coats! I know this is clothing but so is a poncho.
Merchant and Mills Barka, Closet Core Dog Coat Free!
Favorite cold weather activity for wearing your me-mades:
Jenny:
- Driving the parkway to look at the lovely cold, crisp scenery
- Drinking hot cocoa and seeing how long it takes me to stain whatever I’m wearing
Beverly:
FOOTBALL watching
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2 replies on “#92 Winter fabrics & patterns – #pfSewNotClothes”
Hello Lovelies,
Re: Velour/Velvet – velour is knit, velvet is woven. Stretch velvet is woven with some mix of Lycra/spandex. (Velveteen is velvet woven with cotton.)
Re: Flannel – The Robert Kaufman line of flannel Beverly mentioned is called Mammoth and it’s a great fabric. They distribute another, heavier 100% cotton flannel called Taos that’s super soft but heavy weight, great for winter. The best flannels I’ve ever had the pleasure to experience, however, are Japanese flannels. Kokka, specifically, makes sumptuous, beautiful flannels.
Another winter fabric I love is anything quilted. Merchant&Mills “Jacquard” is more of a quilted fabric. Kokka makes a terrific quilted “jacquard” as well. I think Jenny got some from Warp+Weft (RIP) last year. Quilted silks, when you can find them, are yum yum yummy.
And, lastly, for winter, I’m a huge fan of sewing with old wool blankets. Especially when color blocking. Just a ton of fun.
Super fun topic. More! More!
Xo, michelle
Thanks for straightening us out!