Lotus Tunic & Cami

Hello everyone. I have been busy working on more store samples. Today I am showing one of the Amy Butler Midwest Modern Sewing Patterns. The new sample is from the Lotus Tunic and Cami pattern. I made the Cami with cap sleeve. It is a really nice top with a contrast shoulder detail, princess seaming for a flattering fit, and buttons up the back. (I used some of the new buttons we are featuring at the shop.) And while the cap sleeve would not be flattering to me, I would like to make the sleeveless Cami option for myself. It would be really nice under a jacket or light sweater in the summer. The other options are a tunic length or dress length. These two options feature a simple lining so you could make it out of a pretty summer color and not worry about the weight of your fabric. The pattern is nicely written, as are all Amy Butler's things, and it just flows from step to step with no problems. Hope you will check it out.

Kimberly Bag & Retro Apron

Hello everyone, hope you are staying warm and dry. I have been working on some samples for the store and really having a blast! First, is the new Kimberly Bag by Amy Butler. The fabric is by Joel Dewberry and it makes the bag look original. This cute bag just flowed together and looks great. The pattern is really well written and you can learn to work with Timtex, a heavy duty interfacing that keeps the bottom of the bag strong and gives the handles some body. Next on the sample list is the Retro Apron. I chose the 30's Washtub fabric with flowers and a coordinating purple for the binding and the pocket. The apron is finished with bias binding made from the same fabric as the pocket,but you could also finish it with purchased binding, so don't let that scare you away. Come on, don't you need a new apron that looks pretty? I think I might make it again in a fabric that matches my kitchen. Maybe my family won't notice my less than stellar cooking skills because they are mesmerized by my fabulously coordinated apron! Hope to see you at the shop.Carol

Amy Butler's Kimbery Bag using Joel Dewberry's fabric

Retro Apron using Washtub Butterfly Fabrics