Local Fabric Store Lament

So I was at a local chain store – one of the smaller ones near my work, with a dreadful selection. I had previously bought this Amy Butler pattern online:

And I thought … I need muslin and a zipper for this, so I’ll stop in. Maybe I’ll see some cute fabric. I have a 50% off [...]

Use-What-I-Have Fabric Plans

I’m slowly working through the pile of fabric on my cutting table. I need to use what I have before I buy anything else.
Remember this fabric? The one on the bottom left, by Kaffe Fassett?

Well, I’ve decided it’s going to line a winter bag. I have some solid chocolate brown corduroy, without wale. It is [...]

Fabric Choice for the Tote Bag

I finally broke down and ordered some fabric from fabric.com.

These are Amy Butler fabrics from the Midwest Modern collection.
I think the main part of the bag will be the one on the left (circles and lines), the middle fabric will be the straps and inner pocket, and the floral will be the lining. I may [...]

New Fabric and Old

I took a trip out to SE Home Center in Timonium this weekend. It’s a fabric store, sewing machine store and home appliance store, all in one. What I love is that the people running the store really know so much about all things sewing-related. I asked about the problem I had hemming [...]