Inspiration / Rayon

My friend Kris "LOVED" her outfit!  I had wanted to make a complete outfit and mix and match Jersey Knit with Batik Rayon for some time. Cashmerette patterns made it easy to construct a cardigan, tank top, and pant - perfect!  Let's start with the Fuller Cardigan.

Have you ever wondered how much fabric it might take to make a wider and longer chenille scarf? Or - is there a different way to make the scarf than cutting bias strips? We answered these two questions. Read on...

Have you ever tried to sew strips of Batik Rayon together to make a Chenille Scarf? I had not, but now I have. We have a wonderful customer who asked us if it was possible to use a Rayon Remnant Pack for just this purpose. Read all about our little experience...

Summer is almost over - and September starts tomorrow. We decided to coin August 31st as "It's a Wrap". Well...  it's time to put our "fall" foot forward and think about simple coverups and wraps that are easy to sew and easy to gift to our special friends! Enjoy It's a Wrap!

What do you have ready in your wardrobe to cover your shoulders when the morning and evening chill strikes? Your coverup can be as simple as a one-hour kimono or a styled and elegant jacket. Read on...

It's pattern review time!  We selected our latest tee shirt top - the Square Neck Top by Friday Pattern Co. I have never sewn a square neck before and I love the look!  I didn't know how this would look on me. After sewing 4 tops, I've decided that I love this tee!  It's a wonderfully simple and versatile pattern. Whether you enjoy wovens or knits, this is the pattern for you!

We often use our directional batik designs in our garment samples. The borders and directional fabric are absolutely gorgeous and add a little something to each garment. But....  Do you wonder what our Border Batiks are? Would you like some pattern layout tips for using directional fabric and border batiks?

I took a few minutes to share a few pointers and images to help you successfully turn your new border fabric into a elegant garment! Enjoy

I truly love wearing scarves. Short, long, flowy, inside, outside, for warmth, or for an accent and style - whatever the purpose scarves are a necessary accessory. I hope you enjoy our gallery of scarf styles and join in and craft your own scarves to wear or to gift!

Sewing summer tank tops and dresses is quick and the results are so enjoyable. My pattern drawer has several summer dress patterns - but I constantly return to the Willow because it is both a tank top and a dress. The clean lines make it perfect for my style. The tank top becomes a dress by simply adding a straight tubular skirt to the bottom of the tank top. The fun design in this pattern is the style element of the overlapping tank top hem that makes this dress look like you are wearing a separate skirt. Fun - Enjoy!

What can you do with a Rayon Remnant Pack?

Well - there are so many uses for this fun pack that includes approximately 3 yards of Batik Rayon, full width 45" wide strips, that measure approximately 5" to 12" each. Patchwork or strip piecing are so much fun and allow you to design and craft your own personal garment. Piecing and patchwork are not just for quilting. Let's explore!!