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Hi and welcome…a quick word about this blog…
I'm a mad fabric collector but I've gone a bit overboard, so I've started this blog to re-home some gorgeous, top-quality fabrics at really great prices. Mostly ex-designer fabrics from places like New York's garment district and Milan's fabric mills, and mostly single pieces. Please see the 'About' and 'FAQ' at the top of this page for more info. (Australia only)Archives
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Monthly Archives: December 2014
Ensign stripes ahoy silk crepe de chine SOLD
GONE NOW, MANY THANKS
There’s no end of inspiration for a lovely striped fabric and the runways especially have been bursting with stripes.
The magazine fashion editorials feature one page turn after another of stripes in all imaginable manifestations. (more…)
Panoply of paisleys stretch viscose/lycra SOLD
GONE NOW THANK YOU
Time for another stretch fabric, this one a bold but balanced print featuring paisley and medallion outlines on a dark blue background.
The extraordinary world of Alexander McQueen
I’m sure that being an enfant terrible was the essence of his genius, the great genius of his fashion generation. I’m fascinated in the stories about how he could cut the most complex patterns freestyle, direct on the dress form; a legacy, no doubt, of his Savile Row days.
Who would ever have thought that Sarah Burton could carry on so remarkably the McQueen aesthetic: audacious, fashion as art, technically fearless, frequently menacing, disconcerting and exquisite in the same garment, always triumphant.
All the things these next backstage videos of McQueen runway shows capture in fine detail. Click continue…
M@rc Jac0bs flower power cotton SOLD
ALL GONE, THANK YOU
Now this fabric is a wildly popular M@rc Jac0bs daisy cotton from a few seasons back.
Jacobs built a whole range around variations on this print but I think the grey tonal prints are among the nicest of the collection. (more…)
When doves cry Milly silk SOLD
GONE, THANK YOU
Milly does THE best prints and this tri-colour (off-white, grey and deep navy) doves silk is right up there as one of my favourites. I went searching for this fabric and was very happy when I found it.
I have had a number of people ask about decent dress-lengths of good silks and this one fits that bill. (more…)
Jewel in the crown designer silk satin SOLD
NOW GONE, THANKS
The most exceptional digital prints have emerged in the last few years hot on the heels of the works of designers like Mary Katrantzou – the absolute star of digital design – and Peter Pilotto. I can’t attribute this fabric to a particular designer but I understand that this print is from the Italian mills.
Celeste blue on cream silk/cotton SOLD
GONE, THANKS
This lovely fabric ticks all the boxes – a real quality fabric, singing colours that will take the Australian light beautifully, super-easy easy to handle and sew…
Designer digital print double silk georgette SOLD
GONE NOW THANKS
Ok, finally, here is the very gorgeous H@ute Hippie silk georgette I popped up on my fabric Facebook page a few weeks back.
(Seriously, it has been just so busy, with hardly a chance to turn sideways let alone do these posts, so thanks for sticking with me during this irregular posting period). (more…)
Rubik’s cube silk/lycra charmeuse SOLD
FABRIC IS GONE, THANKS
I have many, many pieces of lovely silk in just the right length for floaty tops or perky blouses. This silk fits both the fun and classic mould at the same time.
And, it will match everything… (more…)
Blue blooms on pale pewter Armani silk SOLD
GONE, THANK YOU
If I am fanatical about the fabrics of any one designer in particular, it would have to be Giorgio Armani. He sources only the best wools, the best silks, the best blends such as linen/viscose mixes. And true to form, this silk is just stunning…
The design is just a dream and the silk is so, so beautiful. (more…)