(I know, two posts in one day after two weeks of silence... strange but true)
I went to Fabricland on my lunch hour (on Dundas, west of the 427). I wanted about 20cm of black broadcloth to make a movie quality kippah, my stash was not coming through for me.
That came to $1.35 plus tax, so... $1.52. Plus a little elastic in case I need some for the actresses costume.
And my bill? $25.31.
There was this lovely fabric, on a table full of "European Imports" on for half price, $7.50/m. A few remind me of the viscose we saw at Downtown Fabric in August. Content wise, a mix of polyesters, cotton blends (including silk/cotton), viscose (bought one last week, so light and airy), most marked as being from Germany... but today I was seduced by a fabric that makes me wish I had a camera with me at work.
I even brought my fabric into the office, I couldn't leave it behind in the car.
I've already pulled it out once.
I want to open it all up... but that's not work appropriate behaviour.
In lieu of pictures... imagine this...
- Dark grey at one end
- Dove grey at the other
- At the switching point...
- Orchid - bigger than my stretched out hand
- Stargazer lilies trailing towards the dark end of the fabric
- One repeat per meter.
- Cotton with 2% spandex (stretch going from dark to light)
- Fairly heavy weight, this is not blouse material
- Sturdy enough to get machine wash warm, tumble dry low, cool iron washing instructions
What the hell do I make with this? I can't let it get too precious to cut into, but this has to be a planned project to make the most of it.
It's so soft... and lovely...
Proportion wise, it reminds me of the butterfly fabric that Allison C made into a maxi dress. But this doesn't have the drape of her jersey.
I bought 2.2m to be sure I had some space where the flowers repeat. Can anyone think of a pattern that's intended for a boarder to run through the middle of the fabric?
It's so pretty.
I'll just look at it one more time....
Oh man, that sounds divine! I think I'd have to see it to make recommendations though. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI can appreciate that. When I'm home I'll quickly post a picture before heading out to bowling, until then, I'll just look at it again.
DeleteOk, Do they have more or did you buy it all? :o Can I bribe you into deleting the location of that Fabricland from your post? ;) Grey with orchids!! hey, that's one orchid, I can't kill. Me wants it, Me needs it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read what I just wrote, I sigh! So much for thinking this morning that I have ENOUGH fabric. That term is an oxymoron.
I can't think of a pattern for you, sorry! All that comes to mind is stretching it out and hanging it up as art. I really need to pay a visit to that store!
It really does look like wall art. The flower part is the length of my shoulder to a little lower than my waist. They still had quite a bit on the roll (it's rolled open, pattern out, look near the back cutting table/discount area).
DeleteIt's not often you see a pattern repeating in the middle of the fabric. When I saw Allisons dress I thought that was strange, only to end up in the same "Oh pretty.... now what?" situation.
Maybe I'll sneak one more peek...
Oooh, that's fancy-special. You should frame it! :-)
ReplyDeleteFancy-special is about right - and yet still machine washable.
DeleteIt is very pretty. Would make a nice maxi or similar.
ReplyDeleteGiven the proportions, maxi is probably best. The orchid could sit at my waist with the lilies trailing up.
DeleteOooooooooo, soooooooo nice! I too stumbled on that section in my local Fabricland, and I bough a different print. I couldn't stop myself from buying the entire roll (it was almost 5m). I already made a tunic/tshirt out of this... I also vote for a maxi!!! Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great table, wasn't it? Some of the colours/prints weren't my thing but all of it looked like it would be a great choice for someone. 5m? Wow, that's a whole lot of fabric, but it sounds like it really had to excited to already make up a tunic.
DeleteThat fabric looks like it would make a beautiful partition to break up a room. Very gorgeous! Good find :)
ReplyDeleteThat's absolutely true. You know if you were looking for fabric for a partition you wouldn't see something like that.
DeleteBahaha! My Fabricland has the same fabric! One of the staff made a gorgeous kimono-esque robe with it---it was stunning! Can't wait to see what you do!
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty, isn't it? I don't know that I would have considered a robe but it would be pretty.
DeleteI have come to realize I have inspriation hanging in my own bedroom. My SIL is Vietnamese so for the wedding I wore a traditional Vietnamese dress ao dai (which I absolutely slaughter the pronounciation of). Fabric is printed to end up with patterns in particular spots.
An ao dai is a great idea! The flowers would go well with that theme. The fabric is beautiful! A friend got me a cut of silk with a HUGE motif on it and I have absolutely no idea what to do with it--and I am not usually stumped by difficult prints. I'll be curious to see what you end up with!
ReplyDeleteBig prints certainly take some thought, but it feels like if I can figure something out it's going to be stunning. I bet the same is true with your piece of silk. One day it will all click together.
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