I was a bit unprepared for how
much fabric this pattern takes, and I had to make a slight modification to the back by making it two pieces instead of one (just add the seam allowance to the center cuts).
Not exact matches
And then life got in the way, and somehow I found myself at the
fabric shop at 8 pm the night before the birthday party begging the help of the dear and lovely young woman who is very
much into cosplay costume making, who set me up in a jiffy with a
pattern and
fabric.
You may have collected so
much information on various
fabrics designs, sizes,
patterns, online shopping centres and stores close to you to make a choice from.
Although quite nice to look at, (parents rave about the cool
patterns) the quality of the
fabric has
much to be desired because it tears far too easily.
Like a solid but with
much more intrigue, our Honeycomb Jacquard Velvet Pillow Cover's small, allover
pattern adds a new element of dimension to its soft
fabric.
And in case you think it's the stiff poplin, let me emphasise that the two more drapey
fabrics don't make it
much better: this really isn't the
pattern for you if your waist is the particular feature you like to accentuate.
I used the
fabric pattern as a guide, so wherever I started the fold, I took note of how
much of the medallion
pattern was folded over and made sure the same part of each medallion was folded over as I went down the length of the
fabric.
I do hoard
patterns as
much as
fabrics so maybe this is the push I need to use my vintage collections and put them to good use.
I also have some other
fabric that I'd like to make into shirtwaists (knee length), so once I finish this, I'll hopefully have a tried - and - true
pattern, which will make the others go so
much quicker.
The
pattern works extremely well for cotton
fabrics that have that added bit of stretch... and soooo
much easier to do the belt loops etc..
Depending on how
much ease you want, and the weave of your
fabric, I'd think it prudent to cut your
pattern pieces between 3/8 ″ — 1/2 ″ bigger along your outside upper side seams... you can always go smaller, but you can never go bigger.
If you like the
pattern of this top as
much as I do, you can also buy this fabulous dress in the same
fabric!
I absolutely love the
pattern on the
fabric - is it just me or were vintage linens so
much nicer than today's?
Oh yes... we had so
much to chat about... not many people get so excited about
fabric or
pattern books....
You may opt for lace that has a bigger web as well as has a
much more unique
pattern and a stronger
fabric.
I think of these pants as the Swiss Army Knife of my wardrobe as they are pretty
much universal in their ability to be matched with different colors, styles,
fabrics, moods and
patterns of tops and coats.
A
patterned cotton / linen tee like this one is breezy and camouflages unsightly sweat stains (all too
much a reality when shlepping a 10 lb laptop tote in the 90 degree heat) better than silk or delicate
fabrics.
Through this series, I'll be picking some of my favorite looks and pieces from Kate Middleton's wardrobe and recreating them using
patterns,
fabric, and resources available to everyone (and at a
much lower cost than you could buy them).
Doesn't it look different in fur??? I love how
much fabric choice can alter a
pattern's look!
I just bought some
fabric and I was going to try to design my own cover, but I like yours so
much that I am going to use your
pattern!
MacConnel was a leader in the 1970s
Pattern and Decoration movement, and since then has been using colorful
fabrics, found materials, garishly bright paint, and black humor to bring light to
much more than just decoration.
It will be composed of many
fabric elements including knitting and crochet, fine silks and cotton velvets (referred to as Manchester cloth across
much of the world), recycled clothes and industrially produced textiles, embellished with Portuguese tassels, crystals and beads in a riotous patchwork of
patterns, shapes and textures, hanging in striking contrast to the straight, clean lines of the glass atrium.
Populated by figures cut and shaped from the
patterns, Westmark's paintings create mythical narratives,
much like folklore cut from the
fabric of human experience.
He has spent
much time in India, and the brilliant
patterns of Indian
fabrics play an important part in his work.
«We tell new clients to remove anything that skews too
much toward female taste such as
patterned fabrics.»
Fabrics should be in a simple
pattern and / or in a colour which blends in with the walls and doesn't stand out too
much.
Although I really loved the curtain
fabric &
pattern I chose, sometimes all those panels of
fabric just feel a bit
much.
There is
much to love about this lovely, streamlined daybed, starting with its strong yet dainty looking metallic frame made of brass, and the beautiful
fabric decorated with a herringbone
pattern in azure blue.
While still at the store, we all agreed that it would be so
much fun to coordinate a throw pillow for the chair in a different
pattern, but the same colorway, which led us to a wall of gorgeous Ralph Lauren
fabrics.
Before we get started, first things first: For this tutorial I used a
MUCH smaller piece of
fabric (which is actually a completely different
pattern.)
Grey and white is quite a mature colour palette, but it leaves so
much scope for adding cute
patterned fabrics and other bright accessories.
Reupholstering a
much - loved sofa or chair in this pure linen Willow
fabric, by Danish textile designer Helene Blanche at Tapet Café, is a great way to bring flowing
pattern to a neutral space.
I really like the
fabric so
much better, the
pattern is so cute.
Because so
much of the
fabric is visible, a tie - up shade offers a good opportunity to use a large - scale
pattern.
Using bright bold colors and mixed
patterns (the
fabric used to re-upholster her purple velvet couch was purchased from Zarin
Fabrics, thank you very
much), Kelly has created a downtown bohemian oasis.
Botanical prints in burr wood frames grouped together have as
much impact as a single large painting, while an over-sized lamp with an Oriental - style base, checked curtains and the floral chair
fabric add
pattern to the pared - down scheme.