Thursday, April 28, 2011

new colette patterns

Two great new patterns from Colette patterns. Rated for beginners, they are also a challenge for advanced sewers if you want to bring in stripes or plaids.

Great pieces for your spring wardrobe ... if spring ever gets warm enough!


To see the full Colette pattern range, check out






Sunday, April 24, 2011

young designers

Check out what these 2 young designers can do with a mere square piece of cloth. Ingenious! Gotta love the multi application for one wardrobe piece.
http://www.symmetrygoods.com/lookbook.html

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

easter shopping hours





Just an update on our hours over the Easter weekend.


Victoria location:

Good Friday - closed

Saturday - open from 10 - 6

Easter Sunday - closed

Easter Monday - open from 10 - 6



Vancouver location:

Good Friday - open from 12 - 5

Saturday - open from 10 - 6

Easter Sunday - open from 12 - 5

Easter Monday - open from 10 - 6



Just a little more time for our sewing!





Sunday, April 10, 2011

sewing gurus coming to town (or close to town)

Tired of the traditional pant and jacket? Want to walk a little on the wild side? Spend a day (May 15, 2011) with Linda Lee, owner/designer of pattern company. Linda Lee is talented in the art of combining beautiful fabrics and distinctive design in garment creation. Her designs are flattering to every figure and lend themselves to creative interpretation and embellishment. Stopping in Vancouver at the Metropolitan Hotel, Linda Lee will showcase an all new trunk show followed by creative garment construction techniques as well as sewing on silk and specialty fabric pointers. For registration information, click on http://www.swpatterns.ca/SWPatterns/Events.html You have that special piece of fabric that you picked up on your travels and are uncertain on what/how to make. Sign up for the ultimate 3-day sewing retreat with Ron Collins in Victoria, June 2011. With Ron by your side, he will provide feedback on design choices and teach you some time saving techniques and fitting tips for professional looking results. Limited number of spaces available so sign up via the link below. http://sawyersewing.com/News2.htm An iconic fashion piece, the Chanel jacket has survived throughout all these years, appealing to all ages and tastes of the modern woman. From the late 30's to present day, it has been a classic fashion item that can be worn with a tweed skirt of ripped jeans with equal aplomb. In a 5-day workshop, hosted by Cecelia Podolak and Kathryn Brenne, learn the inside construction techniques and make your own Chanel style jacket. A Chanel RTW and an original Chanel couture jacket will be available for examination and study. The workshop will be held in Mission, BC August 21 - 26, 2011. For registration or more information, contact Cecelia directly at ce_podolak@telus.net

Friday, April 8, 2011

BBB torch award

Big Thank You to all our customers who nominated us for the 2011 Better Business Bureau Torch Award. This is an award given for ethical practices in the marketplace. Thanks to our customers who like what we do and provide as a fabric retail shop. Kudos to all staff members for their commitment on providing friendly and helpful service.
A round of applause for everyone!!