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Skirting the Issue
This spring’s skirt trend is one of my favorites. Why? Skirts are pretty easy to make so whether you are beginner or advanced, this is a garment that will work in your sewing room. Skirts can be created from a … Continue reading
Get Your Garden On!
Large Floral Trend: this spring is all about large floral statements! We’ve rolled it out slowly with some subtle selections that speak to the trend without shouting. Manderley is a two-tone printed cotton twill. Deep mint green and ivory partner … Continue reading
Leather or Not
Leather is very big this year for all sorts of garments. Using the “real” thing is one way to go, but we’ve found that most customers are interested in the look without the cost, care issues and for some the moral … Continue reading
Natural Phenomenon in Fashion
When fashion is taken to extremes there is always a sub-trend going on in the opposite direction forming polarity. This season is no different. Just when you think that if dresses get any shorter stores will have to market them … Continue reading
As You Like It…
The mood for fall dressing is soft, drapey, and relaxed. In other words, velvet, especially stretch velvet, is key. It’s glam, feels great to wear, and has romance appeal. What other fabric can do all that? What is also nice … Continue reading
Gr-rr-rrr…
It’s an Urban Jungle — Trending hot this season are animal prints. Whether the print is the focus of your garment or an eye-catching trim, you’ll want to find a way to integrate this into your wardrobe this fall. We’re … Continue reading
Flirty Skirts
Summer 2007 is definitely flirty and feminine with skirts replacing shorts in many venues! Whether you choose prints or solids, be sure you use a fabric with drape — silk prints, chiffon or georgette with underskirts, cotton lawn. For a … Continue reading
Crazy for Paisley
Paisleys never quite go away but some years they emerge as THE motif of the season. This is one of those years! Use the paisley print reservedly for the best fashion impact. Flowing skirts with solid tees, cuffs and collars … Continue reading
Feminine and Flirty
Soft and flowing, georgette is a semi-sheer fabric that is reigning supreme in the marketplace right now. Since ruffles are here to stay this spring, you’ll see lots of soft, drapeable prints that fall gently into ribbons (flounces) down the … Continue reading
Sporty
From flowing and feminine we switch to everyday sporty. This trend is evident throughout the ready-to-wear collections this spring. You’ll see lots of zip front hoodies, yoga pants, sneakers and gym bags. The trick is not to wear it all … Continue reading
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