Electric Sequined Laurel
Nan
A few weeks ago we met with our fabric rep, Diana, and ordered some fantastic new fabric. I mentioned that Nan and I fell in love with this brown corded sequins net, mostly because the swatch was layered over a brilliant blue and the combination was so stunning. Check it out: I layered the sequins […]
This Just In!
Nan
We’ve got some great new fabric, trim, and buttons coming!! Here’s a sampling of some we’ve already received: First is a polyester knit with a large floral tropical print. This would make a great tank or wrap dress. Suno : Tropical Floral Knit Another great new knit is this cotton/polyester blend, with an intricate burnout […]
Petticoat
Nan
This all started when my friend showed me this picture she found on Pinterest. Gorgeous, right? Her step-son is getting married next month, and she has a green fitted jacket that looks great on her, and she wanted a tea-length tulle skirt, much like the one in the photo. We have some beautiful beige silk […]
Trend Watch…Flirty, Flowy Skirts!
Nan
Last week’s “Thursday Styles” section of the New York Times featured long, flowy skirts as a trend to watch in coming seasons. This is great news for sewers because they’re super easy to make! A couple of yards of awesome fabric and a good pattern is all you need. Fortunately Bolt & Spool is here […]
Dyed Dobby
Debbie
I have a really awesome warm-weather project for you! My friend and I did this many, many years ago, and I wish she lived closer so we could do it again. We saw some dresses in Vogue that were splattered with color, and of course they were like a thousand dollars or something, so we […]