I am so happy to have the full range of Denyse Schmidt’s Flea Market Fancy back in stock! It sold out in a flash during our weekend with Denyse, so it’s nice to see it sitting on the shelves once again. I can now begin serious deliberation over whether to start the Flower Chain Quilt or the Point Me Quilt!
Fat quarter bundles are available in both shops in Crimson, Grass & Slate, and yardage is available in our South St. shop or by phone for $11/yd. Happy stitching!
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Even though the weather lately suggests otherwise, the warm weather IS on its way! When it does finally heat up, I want to be wearing this pretty, breezy Crepe wrap dress from Colette Patterns. We made ours in a subtle, springy print with a fantastic diagonal stripe for the sash from Art Gallery Fabrics Modernology collection. AGF fabrics are fine, light and perfect for hot Philly afternoons!
This dress has super adorable cap sleeves cut right into the bodice pattern piece, so there’s no need to stitch those tricksy set-in sleeves! Crepe also comes with the option of 2 necklines: rounded, shown in our version, or sweetheart for some cool, vintage flair.
The ease of wearing a wrap around dress totally supports a “throw on a dress, flipflops, and go” summer style. What’s unique about this dress, though, is that it wraps around at the back. I always feel like wrap front dresses hold the promise of a potentially revealing cleavage situation, especially when stitched with woven fabrics! Crepe wraps around and fastens securely at the back and you don’t have to sew any zippers, buttons or closures. Sweet!
Crepe’s silhouette is universally flattering. The wide neckline, nipped-in waist and full skirt are classic and feminine. You can wear this to the park or a party and look just right. A relaxed, stylish summer awaits while wearing your new Crepe dress!
We have 2 upcoming workshops for you to make your very own Crepe just in time for summer. One starts tomorrow, and the second starts up at the end of the month. If you’d like to join us, please call the shop to register. To see our full class schedule and get all the details, please visit our class page!
Crepe
$90 plus materials
Session1: Thursdays, May 3, 10, 17 & 24: 6-8PM
Session 2: Thursdays, May 31, June 7, 14 & 21: 6-8PM
Materials: Pattern, 4.25-5 yards fabric depending on size, 1 yard interfacing, thread. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions
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