A Cloth Merchant

Deer & Doe Datura

Nan

This must be the millionth Datura blouse I’ve made, but it’s one of my favorite patterns, so I’ll probably make it another million times. This one I lengthened by 3″ so I could wear it with leggings and not have to worry about showing everyone all of my butt. The main fabric here is Liberty […]

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 […]

Handmade Gift : Threadfollower Embroidered French Barrette Kit

Nan

We received some new threadfollower hand-stitching kits is the mail last week! Not only did we re-stock the handstitch animal kits that we have, we’ve got some new ones, too! My favorite is the whale. And the rabbit. And the doggy. Cynthia Treen, the designer behind threadfollower, also released some new kits: embroidered French barrettes. […]

New Fabric!

Nan

We’ve got new fabric! Nan and I met with a fabric rep from Michael Miller a couple weeks ago, and the first shipment just came in yesterday! You can view all of our new fabrics in our online store (or in the shop) but here are some of my favorites: Counterclockwise from the top are […]

Handmade Gift : Belts

Nan

Need a quick gift idea? If you can sew a straight(ish) line, you can make these belts! Here’s how: Select a ribbon that you love, preferably one that’s not wider than your belt loops, and pair it with a coordinating fabric. One with nap is preferable, so a corduroy or velvet are ideal. The nap […]
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