"Fashion is more usually a gentle progression of revisited ideas." 
~ Bruce Oldfield

 It is so easy to get caught up in the trends and fads of this day and age.  We often forget that almost anything we think is new, is really just old with a touch of new millennium finesse. By taking fashion into your own hands and creating a functional and memorable garment, you may be starting a "new" trend yourself that will never time out.  

You do not have to wait for the runway designers to start something that has really already been visited, and spend large amounts for it when it hit stores.

YOU can become the designer!  If you don't know where to begin as far as ideas go, patterns are always a great choice.  One of our favorites classics at Fabrique is the "Decades of Style" pattern company.  They have beautiful patterns that are guaranteed to be a timeless piece and conversation sparker.

Some we love:

SWIM SUIT and COVER UP with Fabrique!

Pick your choice of KNITS 

(solid, metallic, whimsy, retro, graphic, bold, or soft spoken)

+

Your choice of stretch LINING

(Fabrique employees can assist)

+

COVER UP Fabrication 

(solid knits, light and airy printed or solid chiffons)

+

your sewing/pattern

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=    a customized swim suit and cover that will fit you and  your personality for summer fun in the sun!!!

*Remember: remnants would also work perfectly for this.*

Here are a few knits and @ Fabrique

to kick start your swim suit ideas:

AND JUST IN CASE YOU WANT A COVER UP...

HERE ARE A FEW @ FABRIQUE.

WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED!

~ also, Fabrique is having a fantastic memorial weekend sale!

save $$$ pay almost nothing for your swim wear!!!

2 DIFFERENT LOOKS, ONE PATTERN!

Helen McCleneghen created 2 completely different looks simply by changing the fabric! She used Vogue pattern 8645 shown on the right, to create these day and night looks. Come check out our window display!

Her "day" look (right) is made with an orange and white oxford stripe cotton that was actually one of our remnants-what a great use for a remnant! The second look is the "night" (left)  made with a gorgeous floral pattern silk charmeuse. Both of these dresses are great for so many different summer events- everything from lunch to a wedding!

HEIRLOOM SEWING CLASS

Not just for christening gowns and bonnets!

Look at these beautiful fashion pieces using heirloom techniques! 

 

 These classes teach the art of heirloom sewing. The instructor, Linda Nuber, is a certified Martha Pullen heirloom instructor. There are two seperate courses available: 
 

The first course is Beginning French Sewing Techniques by Machine. Learn Martha Pullen's techniques to sew French laces, entredeux and fabrics together, providing you the skills to make beautiful creations for yourself and your loved ones. 

Wednesday, July 21st @ 10:30-1:30

Class Fee: $75

The second course is Heirloom Lace Shaping. Learn Martha Pullen's wonderful techniques to shape, and insert French laces into your garments to make it look 
like you used magic to make fantastic confections for 
yourself and your loved ones. 

Wednesday, July 28th @ 10:30-1:30

Class Fee: $95

For some good visuals of heirloom sewing and a couple hours of entertainment, check out the movie Tuck Everlasting! (Click on the title for the trailer)

NEW SPRING TWEEDS!

Silks, cottons, and blends...all great for Dallas spring weather!

JUST A FEW TWEEDS ADVANTAGES:

• Classic novelty fabric
• also available in new, non-traditional and colorful varieties.
• not a fad and never goes out of style
• Easy fun detailing such fringing!
• Looks great with added trim
• Clean lines and simple silhouettes are easy and best to work with.
• GREAT PRICES!!!

A FEW @ FABRIQUE:

Take your tweeds to another level by taking advantage of Fabrique's...
Chanel Jacket Class!

The timeless Chanel jacket is a wonderful addition to anyone's wardrobe. The look is distinctive and is constructed unlike any other. Learn the techniques that make up this unique garment! It all starts with the jacket muslin- tweaked to perfectly fit YOU. We demonstrate the handwork for the Chanel quilting, chain, and trim. Then you will do hands-on samples leaving you with all the knowledge and experience to create your personal Chanel jacket.

Sunday, May 16th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Lora Simonds
Class Fee: $90

WHAT CAN SPRING PRINT FABRIC DO FOR YOU?


Spring print fabric can light up your life...hypothetically speaking! For all you neutral wardrobe lovers, adding a little floral print here or animal print there can make your neutral look stand out!

Adding floral or any print as a key piece (shown in the picture below) is an ideal option for work. This look can easily be taken into evening by ditching that blazer, sprucing up your make-up!



We also love print fabric as a whole garment. You can not help but to feel like a lady when you are wearing a light, airy, and bright printed dress!

Last but not least, we love printed fabric because it can hide any problem areas you might have.

Here are a few new prints @ Fabrique!

BOUNCE INTO SPRING WITH VOGUE'S NEW VERY EASY SEWING PATTERNS!



As you may or may have not heard, Fabrique now carries the New Vogue pattern catalog. As always, there are a variety of patterns that range from very easy to "super sewer" status!

We always love to encourage sewing by picking up a pattern and jumping right in. Of course, Fabrique classes can help you increase skill level and teach useful and many times unknown sewing techniques. But first, the decision to "do" must be made. We have found that the very easy sewing patterns by Vogue can be just that...VERY EASY! So, don't be intimidated to just buy a pattern and try it.

Start by trying the very easy patterns and working your way up to the more complicated ones. The employees at Fabrique are always available to help out with any questions you might have about your pattern or sewing needs. We also offer classes to help you with your every sewing endeavor. Our classes include beginner to intermediate courses and tips, tricks, and how to's for every sewer.

A FEW "VERY EASY" SPRING PATTERNS: