Okay, so even though it doesn't seem like I'm sewing at least I'm visiting fabric stores. I think you can find everything in the world on the internet, but I truly think it's really, really hard to find fabric stores???? I don't know why? Lately, when we travel, I've tried to find fabric stores to shop and it's hard to find them. Hence the reviews here. Maybe they will help someone. Anyway, our local ASG chapter makes a monthly trip to Les Fabriques in Charlottesville, VA. If you're in the area, I encourage you to check out their store and their class offerings. Wonderful for all of it! So, here's what we did and what I bought while there!
Les Fabriques offers a monthly hands-on class for us, which anyone can attend. They cost $10 and are worth every penny! Plus, you get 10% off any purchases while you're there (except clearance stuff which is fair). This month, we couched silk ribbon onto silk dupioni fabric. We had small rectangles of pre-embroidered silk dupioni--I have to say that I would never have thought about using pre-embroidered fabric to put yet more embroidery on, but it totally rocks! Our supplies included rayon thread for the couching, needles, and pearls--some were vintage and cut from necklaces!--and small gold beads. Our instructor had taken her finished panel and created the most lovely, unique purse with it. I wish I had taken a picture of it....! Boo that I didn't because it was stunning. I would love to try and recreate it with my panel when it's done and I've found some coordinating silk dupioni for the bag.
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| Not done yet, but I think it will be pretty! |
After our class, we browsed the store. I found 2 pieces of fabric, which doesn't really satisfy my mantra: Do not add to stash! However, it is really hard to hold to that when you are with sewing buddies and your creative juices are flowing!
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| Blue cotton/lycra for a quick summer top for me! |
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| Light blue silk because it was in the bargain bin at $4.99 per yard. Nearly 2 yards here, so it was hard to resist this! |
I love going to Les Fabriques. They carry upscale fabrics and notions, have beautiful displays, lots of good lighting, and a big, open store. They even have some vintage items interspersed with the fabrics, which are fun to browse. Who can resist thumbing through vintage sewing patterns?!
While I haven't posted about my sewing recently, I have made an effort to sew almost daily. Some days I just get a seam pinned and some days I get 2 whole seams sewn! Slow, like a turtle, but steady. Eventually, I will have something to show you!!
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Les Fabriques does carry lovely fabrics. Though they are above my comfort level in cost most of the time, I enjoy looking and touching. The sample garments are very inspiring. The owner has traveled to Richmond to teach classes at the ASG meetings and brought a van load of fabrics to sell with her.
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