Pattern Parade
To help her get through the sweltering Charleston Summer, Abbey has sewn a comfy Coastal Breeze dress. Love the pop of colour with the contrast print waistband! Coastal Breeze is proving to be pretty popular in the Pattern Parade…might have to make myself another one when it isn’t so chilly here anymore! Make sure you visit Sew Charleston to see more and enter the giveaway for a free pattern.
Today’s guest on the Pattern Parade needs no introduction on my blog, she is like an old friend and if you’ve been hanging out here for awhile then you will know who Miss Matatabi is! Frances (the girl behind Miss Matatabi) is an Aussie living in Japan and she runs an amazing fabric store, Miss Matatabi, specialising in modern Japanese fabrics. Because Frances actually lives in Japan, she manages to get her hands on rare and unique fabrics – many of which are suitable for sewing clothing – and she sells them for a great price too!
Frances’ daughter, A is wearing a sweet Zip-It dress in the Parade today. Frances used a soft (double sided) cord from her shop for the dress and it is so pretty. I love how she used the one fabric for the whole dress, with no contrast. It really takes the dress to a different level. See more at Miss Matatabi!
Rachael from Imagine Gnats is joining us on the Pattern Parade catwalk today! Rachael is a busy blogger, fabric shop owner, pattern designer and Mum of two cute little girls but still she, like most of us sewing enthusiasts, manages to find time to sew lots of gorgeous things.
Today Rachael is showing off her new Waterfall Blouse. Isn’t it just pretty? Visit Imagine Gnats to see more lovely photos of Rachael in her blouse.