A few weeks ago I had a bit of a splurge on fabric. It’s all arrived now so I thought I would take some pictures of my current stash to show you, perhaps you have some ideas for what each fabric would best suit being made into?! I have some thoughts, but I have to admit, I’m not entirely sure of a project for each fabric yet, so open to suggestions!
I think this one might be my favourite, it's so bright and unusual!
Another new fabric with such a brilliantly bright pattern featuring great detail and contrast
This one, I think, might be best suited to something for little girls, or perhaps just the little girl in all ladies!
I can see this one making a really great small purse, what do you think?
This one is perfect for Spring with all the lovely butterflies
I think this one is the perfect compliment to the butterfly fabric above. Need to pair the two up somehow.
This one feels amazing, it's got a really silky feel to it, quite luxurious!
This has quite a small pattern so I'm not entirely sure what it is best suited to (other than a bag, which I have already done with this fabric)
I only have a very small piece of this left, I have made a skirt from it already, perhaps I should make a small clutch bag?
This is another vintage fabric, and another one I'm quite stuck with what to do with!
I’m looking for ideas that aren’t too complicated sewing projects – not because I’m looking for an easy project, but because a lot of this fabric was quite expensive, so I’m thinking the smaller the project, the more acceptable the sale price of the final item may be. I’m struggling to think of ideas that are good for summer too! Brain block! All I can think is bags, purses, cushions and skirts, but I’m reluctant to do those as they seem the obvious choice. Not making life easy for myself am I?!
What do you think of my new fabrics?! I love them all, can’t wait to get started on something, it’s just a matter of what?! I’m sure it’s a bad idea to just start buying fabric with no idea of what you’re going to make with it…oh well! Sometimes you just can’t help yourself can you?
Ley Holloway
/ April 7, 2012Lovely fabrics, I’m sure you’ll come up with some great designs for them all, butterflies and stripes will look great together.
linziloop
/ April 8, 2012Thank you Ley, just a matter of where to start now then!
Kirstie
/ April 8, 2012Ah I’m in love with the circus fabric! Forget little girls I think that’d make a gorgeous dress
linziloop
/ April 8, 2012Oooo Kirstie yes you might just be right – as soon as I read that I thought of this dress:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/BUNNY-Party-HEART-ZOMBIES-DRESS/dp/B0051OWPRG/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1333887179&sr=8-38
Bunny Bosworth (@BunnyBosworth)
/ April 8, 2012Oooh, fabric splurging, the best kind of splurge! Love the circus fabric, and the birdcages are great too. I’d go for bags and purses, but then I suppose I always do!
keepsmeoutofmischief
/ April 8, 2012I love the birdcages one! I worry that I have too many beautiful fabrics in my stash that I wait too long to use because I’m trying to find the ‘perfect’ project to use them in. I think I ought to just get on and use them! Looking forward to see what you make with them!
Kiki Polglase
/ April 9, 2012So glad I’m not the only one with extra precious stashes ! x
Kiki Polglase
/ April 9, 2012Well, Linzi, you certainly have done it again – what exciting fabric finds! I think I want to trust your creative spirit to find the right shape and pupose for new little bags.
Will be great to see them here and in the ‘Made Here’ shop !