Get jazzed up with remnants!

Prints, Novelties, and wools...oh my! So many more types of fabric at a fantastic price!

Remnant sales are probably one of my favorite kinds of sales in the wonderful world of textiles. I usually will make a one of a kind piece at a time that will only call for 1 to 2 1/2 yds. It is such a thrill to find a fabric that you fall in love with at 50% off its original cost!

So don't be discouraged by the yardage because there is and endless amount of opportunities with remnant pieces! Creating a unique key piece in a "stand out" or more subtle fabric will allow so much room for your wardrobe variation.

Don't forget, the Sparkle Sale is still going. I love combining the sparkle trim with remnants pieces...The end result is usually a unique and luxurious garment. Accessories are also ideal with remnant pieces especially with the cold weather that came upon us over night. Gloves, Scarves, Purses, Hair pieces...whatever it is, you can have fun with it, knowing it was a steal!

Simple silhouette's that work great with the remnants:

Decades of Style

We all know that history constantly repeats itself. The old becomes new and vice versa. This is the beautiful cycle of fashion we can all look forward to and rely on. Vintage styles from the 1920's to the 1960's have been increasingly favored for the last decade, among all ages!

Decades of Style offers a variety of vintage patterns ranging in all the classic silhouettes we love and admire. Although the vintage style is becoming more popular, these timeless patterns remain unique among the majority of people. Honestly, when you wear a vintage pattern, it gives you that "old-world" class that can make you feel like a glamorous LADY. Who knows, you might even want to slip on some elbow high gloves!

You can give the vintage patterns a modern twist by pairing a classic silhouette with a new printed fabric or maybe with updated trim. The garments can also remain as a time-honored piece by using typical solid silk, cotton, and wool fabrics. You can have so much fun with these!

The Decades of Style patterns come in a variety of sizes and are much easier to work than the original vintage patterns.

We are having our Holiday sparkle sale! 30% off almost anything that sparkles excluding bridal wear. Metallic thread, beaded fabric, sequined fabric, woven with lurex thread, shiny appliques...you name it! If it sparkles you get the deal!

These selected sparkle fabrics and trims are amazing for your ordinary holiday soiree or gathering. Since the fabrics speak so much for themselves, simple and basic silhouettes work perfectly with these. A bodice with glimmer, a pencil skirt with shimmer, a dress with gleaming waistline trim, or rhinestones on your favorite clutch. There is so much to play with and so much room for creativity!

The Holidays are great for family time, giving thanks, food, and DECORATION! And by decoration, I don't mean just home... It is time to get fancy and sparkle right along with those lights. 

Sparkly decorated fabric can be used for a key item in your ensemble or as the whole main piece.  I strongly recommend pairing a sparkly fabric with a subtle or matte fabric to give your holiday outfit the flare and balance it needs.

The following images are selected "sparkle" fabrics that would look great for any holiday design. These fabrics are in store and can also be found at our website www.fabriquefabrics.com.

  

The Sewing Workshop Bags


Many of you have come in to Fabrique during The Sewing Workshop "trunkshow" and witnessed some of the patterns brought to life. During this trunk show we featured many of the patterns as completed garments and accessories so that you could better visualize what the pattern would look like in actuality.

Several people were extremely interested in the bag patterns and decided to purchase and personalize them. They paired great novelty fabric with some intricate trim for that extra umph!!!

Since the Holidays are getting closer, this could be a great option as a personalized gift for someone or for yourself. Not as much sewing time involved as a full garment and much less fabric is used.

For those of you who missed the Trunk show...

Here is a preview of the bags and a few suggested fabrics:

L2 Bag
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Daily News Bag
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Village Bag
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Fabric suggestions:

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embroidered silk/ heavy rib woven silk blend/ imported silk-wool brocade

Halloween CUSTOM costumes with Fabrique!

Halloween is right around the corner. That means tricks, treats, and fabulous custom made costumes! Whether you find the time to make a costume for this year or next... Custom made costumes can be a sentimental keep sake, a piece of a fun project to be proud of, and an especially cost efficient commercial costume alternative, that is with the entire store being 40% off!

We understand that time may be a factor so we have gathered a few ideas to begin the brainstorming process:

Lamé of all assortments

(the super hero)

4 way stretch, fun fuzzy trim

(catwoman)

Linen, silk dupioni, metallic dupioni,

chiffon, brocade trim, lace trims

(queen cleopatra)

Come in and view the variety of Folkwear patterns for more costume ideas.

These patterns cover a tremendous array of historical eras and cultural genres.

You will not be bored by these!

Happy Halloween!

The Sewing Workshop

If you haven't ever tried out a Sewing Workshop pattern, I would highly recommend it! Every design brings a young, contemporary flare to the table.

They are all UNLINED and include extra sewing tips! For your perfect pant, I recommend the Mimosa pant- it is very figure flattering. For the next two weeks, Fabrique will be hosting a trunk show for the Sewing Workshop. This will allow you to see, feel, try on, twist and turn the garments inside and out to see exactly how it was put together! Any of these gorgeous Sea Island Cotton Diamond Dobby Weave shirtings paired with a Sewing Workshop pattern would be a fabulous mix for your next signature top!