The Sewing Workshop Fashion Show!

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Trio T-shirt, Trio Top, Trio Pant

     

Tuscany T and Lotus Skirt

   

Olive Top & Village Bag

    

Mix-it Top, Mix-it T, and Urban Pant

 

Urban T-shirt, Urban Pant, L2 Bag

  

Verona Jacket (reversible) and Verona Coat

  

Zona Jacket

 

Verona Jacket

    

The reversed side of the Verona Jacket

  

Ikina Jacket

    

Liberty Shirt and Valencia Pant

  

Ikina Jacket

  

Zen Shirt

  

Mimosa Top

    

Zig Zag Shirt and Pant

   

Zig Zag Shirt and Plaza Pant

  

Japonesque Top

    

San Diego Jacket, Peony Vest

 

Alex Top

  

Whistles Shirt

  

Belles Shirt

 

8th Ave Skirt

  

This was the biggest fashion show of the summer- what a FINALE! Thanks to everyone who participated, watched and encouraged. We had a blast! Keep reading the newsletter and blog for the next Fabrique fashion show dates!

How to get the design to... MAKE IT WORK!

What comes first- the design or the fabric? When planning a garment, some people choose a fabric and then search for the perfect pattern. Others choose the pattern and then pick the fabric. Either way is correct!

If you choose the fabric first, there are a couple of things to consider: the care and the characteristics of the fabric. If you plan on wearing it everyday, make sure it is an easy care fabric- you'll end up enjoying it ten times more! Be careful you are not asking the fabric to change character.  A soft fabric that drapes is not meant to become a structured garment. A heavy fabric will not be soft a supple.

If you choose the pattern first, check the suggested fabrics that are on the envelope. Now think out of the box! Not ALL the acceptable fabrics are listed. Many of the designs that are currently in the stores are not what might be suggested. For example, it is OK to do a duster out of organza as a surprise! Zero in on a design element that pleases you and expand on that. You are the "designer" and today's fashion is open to new, intriguing interpretations.

A good rule of thumb: a knit pattern can only be paired with a knit fabric, but a woven pattern can be paired with a woven fabric or a knit fabric. A woven pattern has the ease built into the pattern where a knit pattern assumes the ease will come from the fabric.

Future Designer - Session III

Here are a few pictures from last week's sewing camp!! These guys really pushed the envelope with their creativity! Everything looked awesome- great job everybody!