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By Fabricland West June 4, 2019 in Fashion, New In Store No Comments

Vogue Summer Patterns with Fabric Matches

Vogue is bursting with beautiful dress patterns for this summer and we have the perfect fabric matches! Whether you need upscale cruise wear or a tea dress for a wedding, Vogue has you covered.

Vogue 1627 is a beautiful flowing dress with a satin bow to pull it together. This look would be great on a beach or a cruise! Our Lana Cotton Silk prints are beautiful vibrant colors and they are so soft against the skin.

Be chic and trendy with Vogue 1546. The fitted halter bodice with open panel back is a gorgeous look. The fuller skirt offers you the comfort and movement to dance the night away! Worried about being hot, use our Marcie natural fabric with linen to keep the dress light and cool.

This tea length dress is such a classic look and perfect fit. Keep it simple but add an edge with a Pique fabric, with offers texture and dimension to the dress.

The open back trend lives on another season but it doesn’t have to be overstated. Keep it simple with this look. The bow adds to the feminine silhouette and fit of this dress. Keep it simple in black or change up the look with a burnt orange sueded look.

By Fabricland West June 1, 2019 in DIY No Comments

Travel Organizer DIY

This little travel organizer can have so many different uses and it rolls up nicely to be stashed away! You can use this for your toiletries, art supplies, make-up brushes, chef knife set, and just about anything else you can think of! It’s is easy to adjust the size to fit whatever goodies you need. These new prints offer gorgeous colour, prints, and patterns. Use vinyl for toiletries or brushes to make it easy to wipe and clean. Or you could even use terrycloth for a full bathroom feel. With so many options this organizer can meet so many needs!

Travel Organizer DIY — Travel Organizers

Materials

• 0.5m cotton fabric
• 0.6m iron on vinyl
• 1m of ribbon
• hook & loop tape
• sewing machine, thread, scissors, and iron
• *depending on the thickness of the fabric, you can interface 1 side of the cotton

Travel Organizer Pattern Download

Instructions

1. Cut out the fabric following the pattern provided.

2. Attach the iron on vinyl to the right side of your fabric.

3. Pin your pieces right sides together. Attach ribbon to the right sides with the ends of the ribbon facing inwards.

Step 4
Step 4

4. Sew around edges using a 5/8″ seam allowance. Leave a small opening (approx. 5″) to turn inside out. Trim seam allowances and clip corners.

5. Turn inside out. Press seams and corners flat—always use a protective cover, do not touch iron directly onto vinyl. Top stitch around entire rectangle, stitching opening closed.

6. Fold on fold lines as per pattern and press.

7. Sew hook & loop tape to top and bottom fold as per pattern.

8. Stitch vertical lines on the bottom fold from the bottom to the top to create pockets for your items.

For more great ideas for iron-on vinyl check out this video!

By Fabricland West May 29, 2019 in Make No Comments

BBQ Holster

This holster won’t defend you from cowboys but it will help you prepare for dinner! Use denim to create the apron and then add rings, snaps, hooks, and even a beverage cozy! It has everything you need to get your BBQ on!

Materials

0.5m of denim fabric
Width of waist + 6″ of belting trim
Belt Trim
2 rings
3-4 heavy-duty snaps and tool
1 leather swatch 8.5 x 11″
Hammer
Needle and thread
Scissors
Serger
Sewing Machine

Beverage Cozy Download

Instructions

Measure a rectangle the desired length + 2″ and the width as your waist measurement. Serge all edges

2. Fold top edge over 2″ and press. Stitch close to the edge so you can feed the belt through.

3. Attach a safety pin to the end of your belt and pull through the tunnel created.

4. Attach the belt buckle, stitching between pieces to secure. Fold the loose end over and stitch.

5. If attaching a can holder cut the pattern out of the leather. Attach the heavy-duty snap to the top edge, to make it more secure you can also attach one near the bottom.

6. Stitch the edges together with no more than a 1/4″ seam allowance. Make sure the right side of the snap is on the inside of the can holder.

7. Attach the rings to leather scraps and stitch on to apron. Create a leather loop with snaps. Attach the other sides of the snaps to the apron.

BBQ Holster
This holster won't defend you from cowboys but it will help you prepare for dinner! A great Father's day gift!
Posted by Fabricland Midwest/Pacific on Tuesday, May 14, 2019

By Fabricland West May 19, 2019 in Make No Comments

Golf Club Cover

Golf season is in full swing! Your game might be a little rusty after the cold winter but you’ll look like a pro with some custom made golf club covers! We used outdoor home decor fabric for its durability and ability to withstand weather elements. Lined with a cotton fabric and cording around the edges. You can add appliques to the top to help identify which clubs are which!

Materials

To make 3 covers, 2 small and 1 larger you will require :

0.5m of outdoor fabric
0.8m of cotton fabric
Pellon
4m piping
Velcro
Applique
Optional: Bias tape for the bottom of the cover or you can use scraps from your fabric and make a bias strip
Thread
Sewing Machine
Scissors

Golf Club Cover Pattern Download

Instructions

Baste piping to both long edges of the rectangle

2. Sew the rectangle to one of the club pieces, right sides together with 5/8″ seam allowance. To get nice and close to the edge of the piping use a zipper foot. Repeat with the other club piece on the other side.

3. Baste the pellon to the lining pieces and repeat step 2.

4. Turn the lining inside out and pull over the top of the fabric piece so good sides are together and the seams are matching. Sew the lining and fabric together at the ‘L’ seam jutting out from the club piece and the remainder of the rectangle piece.

5. Snip corners and trim fabric where needed. Flip right side out. Press the seams.

6. Attach bias binding to the bottom edge of the golf club cover. Make sure you fold over the end so you have a clean finish. You can also use a scrap fabric to make the bias binding.

7. Sew the velcro onto the ‘L’ and the back side of the rectangle of both sides.

8. Iron on applique numbers!

By Fabricland West May 16, 2019 in New In Store No Comments

Sea View Quiltland Cotton

The Sea View Quiltland Cotton collection is a breath of salty water air! It encompasses a Canadian beach beautifully with the rolling waves, lighthouses and the frequent flying sea birds. The bright blues are refreshing and the subtle pinks and peaches pull this collection together perfectly. Whether it is a summer table runner or a quilt for the beach cabin, this collection will meet your vision.