sewing show

Don't forget that this is Victoria's sewing show weekend. Starting tomorrow, Friday Feb. 25, classes are available to update your sewing skills, learn some new techniques or shortcuts or even learn a new craft (like there is enough time for more!). Also visit the merchant mall for the latest and greatest in sewing products such as tools, fabrics, educational books ... Last day is Saturday!
http://sewingandcraftsshow.com

Held at the Victoria Conference Centre.

A Pretty Life In The Suburbs

Check out what has been made with some of our fabric. Thank you for letting us share it Jo-Anna.

















Unexpected Surprise: http://aprettylifeinthesuburbs.blogspot.com/2011/02/most-unexpected-surprise.html

clothing prices set to increase this spring

Perhaps all the more reason to sew? Clothing prices are expected to jump this spring not only because of the rising cost of raw material (remember the floods in India, China and Australia? These are some of the major producers of cotton.) but also the rising cost of labour. Another cost factor to clothing is shipping costs. Some industry sources are saying that some manufacturers are reverting back to having the clothes made in North America in order to save on the 'shipping from Asia' costs. Sounds like it's time to get those sewing machines a-humming!
http://metronews.ca/vancouver/business/article/772371--clothing-prices-to-rise-10-pct-starting-in-spring--page0

happy valentines

Because we love our customers and friends .... come into the store this Saturday, Sunday or Monday (Feb 12, 13, Valentine's Day) and mention you are a Gala Fabrics blog follower. Receive a free retractable Gala Fabrics tape measure as our thanks to our loyal followers. Handy to keep in your purse for measuring anything like a pant length, doorway, hat size ... anything!

Happy Valentine's!!

issey miyake

If you are a Miyake fan, check out what he is doing now! Incredible fabric origami pieces of fabric art. Go to youtube and search

"132 5. Issey Miyake: a new concept for clothes"

Sorry, I would add the link but can't seem to get it to work:(

vancouver guild of embroiderers

Check out some fantastic hand embroidery (no machines here!) at the Wild With Fibres Show on 1 March 2011. Hosted by the Vancouver Guild of Embroiderers.

Curious to know how to do this traditional art form? (Embroidery has a history that can be traced back to the Iron Age) This show has workshops, raffle prizes and an exhibition of embroidery works you can examine up close.

Registraton forms and more information is available at the Vancouver Gala or by contacting the VGE at E. Balfour, 10-3591 Granville Ave., Richmond, BC