I'm sad to report there hasn't been much sewing going on for me in the last few days. I've had a few alterations for clients and my Goddaughter was hospitalized for most of last week for an infection so that meant alot of trips to the hospital to visit her. Thankfully she's doing well and is at home and I'm almost caught up on my client alterations. I look forward to getting to work on Vogue DKNY 1194 which I'd love to have ready to wear to church on Sunday. I'll "burn the midnight oil" and sew my little heart off and see what happens.....In the meantime, the Fabric fairy brought me fabrics, knits to be exact, from Fabric.Com. Ya'll know how much I LOVE ME SOME KNITS. I share that love with some of you Ladies as well.......(ahem,... clears throat)......Mz.Choize. LOL! Well it turns out I had a fabric return that was refunded earlier this week during the same time that Fabric.Com got some new knits in. So I was able to use my store credit to stock up on 2 yards each of the following fabrics which are all Rayon blend jersey knits. Most of them have rayon, polyester and a couple of them are also mixed with lycra. They feel absolutely fabulous! You can find these fabric for sale here and right here......
Here are the fabrics....
(The knit on the left is blue with tan circles and the one on the right is white and green)
(I love these two, particularly the snake skin print on the right)
I also ran across an EXCELLENT thread sale at the Atlanta Thread and Supply Company. I love to share money saving information with my fellow sewists! And no, I don't get any kickbacks for doing so, I only wish I were that important! LOL! Anywho, I normally get their catalogs in the mail and have bought a few things in the past.
Lastly, I finally ordered this book I've been wanting F-O-R-E-V-E-R.
Well that's it for now. I've really got to get a move on on this dress. Time to go sew. Happy Sewing to ya!!!
Connie Long teaches at G Street Fabrics - plan on taking her knits class the next time it's offered...Great fabrics, going to check out the sale...
ReplyDeleteI really hope that your Goddaughter is back to her normal, healthy self soon. xo Love those fabrics - esp. the zebra.
ReplyDeleteI love knits too!!! and you got yourself some great ones there! I can't wait to see what you do with that beautiful Vogue pattern!!
ReplyDeleteI have been buying from ATS for years! All of my serger threads and sewing machine thread comes from them. Did you know that they have a color chart for the Gutterman's. I hold pieces of fabric up next to it and order that way too. Fast shipping and good customer service...love ATS!
ReplyDeleteKaren, cool you get to take classes with Connie Long! She has great books.
ReplyDeleteK.Line, thanks for the well wishes. She has a couple of weeks of in-home treatment, but she's doing quite well.
Myra, nice to meet another knit addict!!!
Carolyn, that's a great way to use the color chart! They have a small one in the catalog but I know you can order a larger one. I'm thinking about it. Their prices are excellent!
I L.O.V.E. the snakeskin print! I'm going to have to see if they still have any in stock! And Carolyn, thanks so much for the tip on the thread chart--that sounds exactly like what I need!
ReplyDeleteI love the new fabric! I actually have one of those prints, that I ordered last year from fabric.com...I can't wait to see what you create with them!
ReplyDeleteLots of dreams there. Make some beautiful things!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, a thread sale. Gotta bookmark that site. Quilters love thread! I'll be busy with other stuff besides sewing for the next two weeks. We're moving!
ReplyDeleteThe blue/tan circles fabric is cute. I can't wait to see what you do with it!
Hi, Victoria! Love your knits! They are beautiful. You've inspired me to take the plunge and sew up some knitty things. And I love ATS too. They have amazing cutting mats for so much less than the Olfa ones, threads, elastic, tailoring supplies--even sewing machines. And the people are so nice in customer service. Can't wait to see those lovely fabrics made up. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOh I miss stocking up on good deals. I used to do that back in Singapore... Here in Sweden everything is freaking expensive.. No incentive for home sewers. Thus resulting in my lack of motivation to sew.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to see your finished projects. :)
It looks like you have had some fun shopping. I have once looked at the Atlanta Thread catalog but that was a few years ago. Maybe I should give it another look-see.
ReplyDeleteI have that book. I watched it on Amazon but could never afford it. I lucked out one day and found it at a used book store for under $10! It is a good book.
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Cute pattern...can't wait to see the end results. I love the blue and tan fabric.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad all is well with your god-daughter. You do have some beautifel knits. I have to revisit Fabric.com, I need some knits for some of my projects.
ReplyDeleteAsn, I ditto Carolyn and Valerie on ATS~ I have been shopping with them for many years as well. The costs are great and the customer service is excellent! I, especially, love the fact that because of where I'm located (Augusta,GA), I can get my orders literally next day at my doorstep.
Love the new fabrics. I like ATS, great service.
ReplyDeleteI've purchased the "Sewing With Knits" book a couple of months ago. As I was browsing the net in search for the right website to buy it from, I was amazed, that the book retailed for up to 250 USD (the cheaper ones for more than 100 USD...). But I was lucky and discovered the GMC Publications and finally got my copy for 17.99 UK pounds (plus very reasonable international shipping). Now, that really sounds like a price difference for me...
ReplyDeleteZuzana, since the Sewing with Knits book is no longer published alot of sellers like to "inflate" the price. Such sharks! I hate when they do that. This book is great but it's not a rare book or a vintage collection item!
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