Choosing fabric is a fun part of sewing up a new pattern, but fabric can have such a huge impact on fit (see this post for evidence) that if you...
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Over the course of the Luna Pantsalong, a bunch sponsors gave us suggestions for what fabrics they would recommend for a pair of Luna Pants. Now that the giveaway contests...
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UPDATED (October 2018): It's been a while since I wrote this post! Check out my more recent post, "Rae's Quick Guide to Knit Fabric" if you're looking for great knits!I've had...
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I think about fabric a lot--probably more than is healthy or normal. I love how nice fabric looks and feels, and I love sewing clothes with it that I can...
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After I posted gratuitous post-fabric-purchase photos the other day, Nancy wrote to ask me how I decide how much fabric to buy:"Hi Rae, When you are looking at fabric and...
Read MoreWarning: This post is pretty stream-of-consciousness. Brace yourselves.I just had the most amazing weekend! I feel like I always say that every time I come back from somewheres, but man,...
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After the tee-making-frenzy settled down around here last week, I found myself with a dwindling, pathetic little knit fabric stash. A problem that is quickly remedied, I say!!! There is...
Read MoreSince I posted about where I buy my fabric earlier this year, I've had a number of requests for hints and tips on shopping for fabric online. Even if you...
Read MoreAfter last week's post where I may or may not have slightly bashed one of the major fabric chains (What can I say? Sometimes I grumpy-post. So here's my official...
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I visited Shiisa Quilts in Bloomington Indiana last weekend as part of my life-goal of visiting every brick and mortar quilt shop in the continental USA before I die (kidding....
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This came in the mail last week. My fabric stash is experiencing exponential growth before my very eyes. So I decided I needed to made some rules:Rule 1: May only...
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