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Thank you for visiting my little corner of the online world. This blog is all about design, sewing, shopping and basically anything I find inspirational.

SOME OF MY SEWING PATTERNS & TUTORIALS:


Tie Front Tote Bag


Pleated Shoulder Bag


Sophia Hobo Bag

More Ikat Fabric Finds

I found these fabrics online at Portsmouth Fabric Company.  They were designed by Kaffe Fassett

Kaffe Fassett Ikat Fabric

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On-Trend: Ikat Fabric

Ikat fabric has been pretty popular both in fashion and home decor for the past few years.  I don’t think it really ever goes out of style, though.

I am loving this ikat dot print fabric from Parasol Co.  It is quilting-weight cotton and comes in both blue and red.  I’m thinking one of these would make a really cute purse or perhaps a summer skirt…

Navy Ikat Dot Fabric

Red Ikat Dots Fabric

 

I also found these zig zag ikat print fabrics over at Hart’s Fabric.

Zig Zag Ikat Fabric

 

For authentic, hand-crafted silk ikat fabrics like the one below, check out Silk Way. They have a really beautiful collection.

Authentic Ikat Fabric

 

Pottery Barn carries this home decor weight ikat print fabric.  It only comes in this color, though.

Home Decor Ikat Print Fabric

 

Here is a little bit of ikat inspiration I’ve collected:

Ikat Trend

Akiko dress from Revolve Clothing
Ikat bag & clutch are from Anthropologie

 

Ikat Home Decor

Ikat bowl is from Anthropologie
Ikat pillow is from West Elm
Ikat chair is from Urban Outfitters

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Retro Print Fabrics

Lately I am finding myself liking a lot of retro-style fabrics.  I was brousing around the Harts Fabric website today and noticed that they have a whole section devoted to retro prints. There are several that I have my eye on:

American Retro Floral Striped Fabric

American Retro 1945 Floral Stripe Fabric

 

Retro Tiny Floral Print Cotton Fabric

Retro Tiny Floral Fabric in Teal & Cream

 

Retro Fruit Fabric

Sweet Fruit Cotton Fabric

 

Retro Fork & Spoon Fabric

Retro Fork and Spoon Cotton Fabric

 

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Gingham Fabric & Findings

Gingham Fabric & Findings

1.  Red Gingham Double Fold Bias Tape from Polly Danger Notions

 2.  Pink Gingham Fabric Covered Buttons from Blue Manatee Buttons

3.  Cherries & Green Gingham Double Sided Fabric from Apples & Eggs

4.  Blue Gingham Cotton & Lace Gingham Bias Tape from Holland Fabric House

5.  Orange & White Gingham Ribbon from Beautiful Living

8.  Green Gingham Vintage Fabric Covered Buttons from Polly Danger Notions

6.  Gingham Cotton Fabric Pack from By Juliet

7.  Square Red Gingham Fabric Covered Buttons from Oz Craft Store

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On-Trend: Gingham!

Have you noticed all the gingham this season?  I love it!  I was browsing around flickr and came across a bunch of pictures of super cute vintage gingham dresses, skirts & shirts from Liebemarlene (she sells vintage clothes here).  Here are just a few of my favorites. 

Vintage Pink Gingham Dress

Red Gingham Skirt

Vintage Red Gingham Shirt

Pink Mini Gingham Dress

These pics make me want to go out and buy tons of gingham fabric and sew up some cute summer clothes!

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On-Trend: Seersucker Fabric

Seersucker makes me happy.  Perhaps that is because it can only mean 1 thing – SUMMER!  What can I say? I grew up in cold Northern Wisconsin. 

These are a few of the items currently on my summer seersucker wish list:

Seersucker

1. Pina Colada Seersucker Jumper from Anthropologie

2. Shilo Seersucker Pants from Tory Burch

3.  Seersucker Boho Bag from Cipolla

4.  Seersucker Dog Collar from Pecan Pie Puppies

5.  Seersucker Bloomers from American Apparel

6.  Peeking Lace Seersucker Blazer from Anthropologie

 

I love traditional striped seersucker in any color and luckily it isn’t too hard to find.  I also love these floral seersucker fabrics I found on etsy.

Floral Seersucker Fabric

1.  Vintage Seersucker Striped Rose Fabric from Rose Buttons

2.  Pink Rose Buds Seersucker Fabric from Myra Mains

3.  Vintage Floral Seersucker Fabric from Rope

4.  Nashville Blue Floral Seersucker Fabric from Simple Life Creation

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On-Trend: Nautical Fabrics & Findings

Ahoy, friends!  Nautical stripes and all things sailor-inspired seem to be all the rage this spring.  Here are just a few of my favorites:

2010 Nautical Trend

1.  Boat Neck Stripe Dress with Bow by Thread Social from ShopBop.com
2.  Sailor Knot Bracelet from The Vamoose
3.  Recycled Sail Tote Bag from Reiter8
4.  Stowaway Necklace, Sailor Pants & High Sea Wedges from Anthropologie

 

You don’t have to go out and splurge on all the latest on-trend items to be sailor chic. Make your own! Not only will it probably be a fraction of the cost, you will also have something totally unique. Here are some seaworthy fabrics and supplies I found, all from various etsy sellers:

Nautical Fabric

1.  Joel Dewberry Modern Meadow Fabric from Stitch Craft Shop
2.  Vintage Anchor Appliques from In With the Old Vintage
3.  Nautical Sailor Buttons from LiD Designs Supplies
4.  Japanese Anchor Fabric from Stefanie Style
5.  Navy & White Striped Fabric from Heaven Lei Creations
6.  Sterling Silver Plated Nautical Charms from Cards and Craft
7.  Anchors Away Jacquard Trim from Trim Goddess
8.  Nautical Handmade Clay Buttons from Clay by Gullist
9.  Working Brass Compass Pendant from e11vn
10.  Navy and White Striped Grosgrain Ribbon from Scrap with Style

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