Other New Fabrics

Yesterday I went to Walmart, and a black & white print caught my eye. But then I saw these two stretch jersey prints for tops. At the time, I didn't realize that the yellow & brown/black one would go with the fabric I'd bought from ATL, but it goes nicely. Both of these tops will go with a pair of slacks I managed to make a couple of weeks ago.

Then, I walked around the aisle and found this linen fabric. It has rayon in it and drapes very nice. It will be a suit. I must have had my camera set wrong because the color of this has more blue. Anyway, this was not the reason I went in Walmart. I always check out what they have in their fabric dept. though, hehe!

Fabrics

While in Atlanta this past weekend, we came upon a discount fabric store. Of course, I had to turn around and check it out. All the fabric prices seemed to be either $1.99 or $1.00 a yard. On the first day, I bought the white jacquard. It is suit weight. The gold is looks sort of like duiponi, it's not, but I will make it in a two-piece, probably top & skirt.

We went back over there on Monday and I purchased these two pieces. The yellowish gold is more of a lightweight rayon, and it will be a two-piece, skirt/top. The blue is a bit more heavier and will be a suit.

The name of the fabric store I believe is Fabric Warehouse. This one is on Memorial Drive, (I think) in the Avondale shopping area. There is another store which we visited several years ago and were planning to go there this trip until they told us they were affiliated, in Stone Mountain next to K&G. They also had some Pellon interfacings for 50 cents/yard.

New Patterns

These are the latest I've added to my pattern collection. I like the coat on the Butterick 5189. On the See & Sew, I like both views because they are something easy to make for spring/summer pieces.

The Khaliah Ali pattern from Simplicity, I finally found it! I fell in love with the jacket & skirt view when I first saw it. I will make that soon and will look for fabric from my collection. The second pattern, I have a geometric fabric that I bought from Fabric Mart that I will use for the dress. The jacket will be a solid to coordinate.

I'm Back!!

I know I've been MIA, but I'm back! I've been sewing (not a lot) and can't wait to get back to my machine since I just came home last night from a short weekend trip to Atlanta. It was so good to get away for a few days. I feel refreshed and ready for Spring to come and stay here in the Midwest. I've been catching up on my favorite blogs and see that there are new patterns up on the Vogue and Simplicity sites. I'll have to check those out and see what should be added to my pattern stash :))

Jacket Complete

My jacket is complete, but I haven't had a chance to take pictures. Hopefully this will be done tomorrow and I will post.
I wish I could be where the picture is in my blog heading!!! It is SO COLD here!!!