All of us in the ArtBarn team have been oohing and aaahing over the latest collection of Japanese cottons and linens. In a spur of the moment sew-along, we each chose a cut of a favorite fabric, then over the past week, whipped up a garment to show our customers. Here are the results with sewing/tweaking notes, pattern photos, line drawings and links...
The ONE garment I replace every season and for nearly every Paris trip is a black t-shirt. This is the background piece that works to tie other pieces together.
What to do with a dramatic 'different' print? Take a look a the tunic I made to take to Paris.....
Read more...New Vogue Summer patterns are due out on the Vogue Patterns Website any day. Here is a preview peek at two new Marcy Vogue patterns for summer.
Pattern #1: Two cardi-shrugs to make in knits or knits + woven
Pattern #2: Drop pocket pant and tunic to make in drapey wovens or knits.
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