DISCLAIMER: If you’re expecting to see cute swimsuits sewn up in beautiful Raspberry Creek Fabric swim fabrics- you won’t find them here. BUT– you will see some other ways you can use this awesome swim fabric from RCF! Hopefully my blog post today will inspire you to grab some of these awesome swim fabrics and make something other than a swimsuit! Because we all know swim fabric isn’t just for bathing suits anymore!!! The fact that Raspberry Creek Swim fabric is UPF 50+ makes it great for any day/activity out in the sun.
If you’re here on my blog today~ then you must have heard that Love Notions is having a site-wide sale this week, 10/3-10/7 2022. All patterns are 40% off! Not sure which patterns to add to your collection? To help you out I’ve put together a list of the 5 patterns that I’m sewing this Fall.
Be sure to read to the end to learn how YOU can win a free Boyfriend Cardigan pattern from meand a serger sewing machine from Love Notions!!! GIVEAWAY CLOSED
1. Aria Button down
Why?
OPTIONS!!!!
3 Length Options: Shirt, Tunic and Dress(knee length)
3 Sleeve Options: Sleeveless, Short, Long
2 Collar Options: Banded and Standard Collar
Dress Options: Tie Belt or Drawstring Waist
Great pattern for someone new to shirt making
Great construction details, such a yoke burrito method and the tower placket on the sleeve.
AMAZING ARIA Course! A step-by-step on demand video tutorial is available for purchase.
Raobert Kaufman Cotton FlannelCotton SeersuckerThe Plaid Aria is made from Robert Kaufman cotton flannel. It is a nice heavier weight flannel. Raspberry Creek Fabrics carries a nice selection of them. The color blocked Aria was my last summer make that I will wear into the Fall. It is made from seersucker purchased from Joann Fabrics.Continue reading →
About Mary Mac
Hello! Welcome to my blog. I'm Mary, a retired Family & Consumer Science teacher of 32 years. I now spend my time making all my own clothes because I'm fun! I have an amazing daughter who made this blog for me.
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