tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52969802903420900702024-03-18T02:00:26.474-05:00The Wonderful World of Vogue FabricsKeeping you up to date and informed on the great things happening in the stores, online, or on the road involving sewing and Vogue Fabrics.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-74065842292380405002014-05-28T08:00:00.000-05:002014-05-28T08:00:06.466-05:00Medical Scrub Fabric for Nurses, Doctors, Orderlies and Lab Techs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Nurses, doctors and health care professionals who are required to wear scrubs have a good idea of what works and does not work for them in the regulation attire. The "<b><i>one-size-fits-all</i></b>" approach to hospital issued scrubs just does not cut it sometimes, you know?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> You need a larger pocket for your stethoscope.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> You won’t wear scrubs with less than two shirt pockets.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> You like lots of pockets on the pants like cargo pants.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> You can’t stand pockets on the pants because they pull the pants down.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> You want a longer scrub top to cover your hips & "thangs" better.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> You work so hard your side seams are starting to burst.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> You need something shorter/longer because of your height.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> You need a fuller cut in the bust, but you don’t want to look like you are wearing a tent at the waist.</span></div>
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<b style="background-color: #fff2cc;">OK, OK, OK….. You get the idea. We all have our preferences. So, what to do?</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Sold by the yard, and also by the bolt at a discounted price. Yes!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Several popular hospital colors in a solid polyester/cotton blend that is slightly heavier than the regular fabric store broadcloth. And it holds up over repeated washes without needing as much ironing as the standard issue scrubs.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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This fabric can also be used for bedding, martial arts uniforms, and the black is great for ninjas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just sayin’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are talking an all purpose fabric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">What else do you need with this? How about some <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Elastic-Draw-Cord-Elastic-1-1-4-White.html" target="_blank">Drawstring Elastic</a>, <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Twill-Tapes/" target="_blank">Twill Tape</a> or <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Wrights-Extra-Wide-Double-Fold-Bias-Tape-c-1079/" target="_blank">Bias Tape</a>? </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.com28Vogue Fabrics, 718 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202, USA42.033628 -87.681415000000015-31.474768500000003 107.08420999999998 90 77.552959999999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-24498111799646051872014-05-13T12:49:00.005-05:002014-05-13T12:49:58.536-05:00Two New Classes from Miranda Levy!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Fans of <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway" target="_blank">Project Runway</a> season 12 will remember <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mirandaklevy" target="_blank">Miranda Levy</a> as the spunky, former military fashion designer from Milwaukee. Register NOW - space is limited!</span><br />
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Now you can take a sewing class with Miranda at <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Fun-Workshops/" target="_blank">Vogue Fabrics in Evanston</a>, Illinois! </span><br />
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It's that time again. Pop-up Halloween stores appear in the vacant strip malls. The drug stores cram plastic toss-away costumes in their seasonal aisles. Television commercials are infiltrated with zombies and witches dancing to <i>Thriller</i>.</div>
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OK, can I be frank with you here? You sew, and you pride yourself on your creativity, but every year you procrastinate with the Halloween costume. You put things off until you realize you have no other option than to run out and grab some cheaply constructed thing off the rack, or you dig through your son's closet, grab his football jersey, and put the black stuff under your eyes. That's when you look to the sewing gods above and exclaim, <span style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>"Next year I'll do better!"</b></span></i></span></div>
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Start now and create something spectacular! If you are a costumer, or you like to wear the same costume year after year, treat yourself to a new pattern from <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Folkwear-Patterns/"><b>Folkwear</b></a> or <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Reconstructing-History/"><b>Reconstructing History</b></a> and craft an artful garment that will have others swooning over your talent. You can be Henry VIII, Sherlock, a real Pirate, or Marilyn in "The Seven Year Itch." If you've seen a remarkable garment on BBC programs like <i>Downton Abbey</i> or <i>Copper</i>, chances are there's a pattern for it!</div>
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In fact, we'll give you a treat. <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Take 15% Off </b></span><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Folkwear-Patterns/"><b><br />Folkwear</b></a> and <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Reconstructing-History/"><b>Reconstructing History</b></a> Patterns on <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/home.php"><br />VogueFabricsStore.com </a>when you use Discount Code: <b> <span style="color: #cc0000;">TREAT15</span> </b></div>
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<b>If you come into our flagship store in <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Store_Locations.html">Evanston</a>, <br />bring this post to get the 15% Off savings! </b></div>
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Post photos to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VogueFabrics"><b>Facebook page </b></a>to share your talent!</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2-iZgjs9SKhmiW_sTzXv-hJVItV2DCr0-E5di7GxZ0PzzkoY_539F6X65WP4FZ7EaxehlGh_2AZLCU1Dd8xvr6mQPC850kY1gZGL9y4XCqwJMeF3sgeyu_3lfchBFYg7fwpXS1xALDM/s1600/leather-garments.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2-iZgjs9SKhmiW_sTzXv-hJVItV2DCr0-E5di7GxZ0PzzkoY_539F6X65WP4FZ7EaxehlGh_2AZLCU1Dd8xvr6mQPC850kY1gZGL9y4XCqwJMeF3sgeyu_3lfchBFYg7fwpXS1xALDM/s200/leather-garments.jpg" width="223" /></a><span style="color: black;">On recent trips to New York City and to the French Riviera, we saw store windows filled with exciting items for men, women, kids and home décor created from <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Leather-vinyl-and-suede-fabrics/">suede, vinyl and leather</a>. Jackets included trench coats and slickers, <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Patterns-Folkwear-251-Varsity-Jacket.html">bomber jackets,</a> and cropped styles with metal accents. Shirts featured classic button-down styling for men, while for women the shirts, skirts and dresses were filled with cut work allowing brilliant contrast colors to pop through from the back. Attaché cases, upscale messenger bags and <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Patterns-Pattern-Studio-PP406-New-Traditions.html">purses</a> were accented with metal and <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Hot-Fix-Adhesive-Rhinestones/">rhinestone</a>. Shoes featured updated clean lines for classic loafers and pumps, while boots were ankle or knee length with <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/YKK-Jean-Zipper-1607-7-inch-black.html">metal zipper</a> accents. The<a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Pattern-Studio/?objects_per_page=50"> hats and gloves</a> had simple lines, and the belts were filled with metal <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Grommet-Kit-Nickle-size-00.html">grommets</a> or spikes. It was really incredible how many of these items there were in the boutiques and department stores. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgPYEZQh5va3SihoVUaz00bgJB4RNZd9lS4uTmSV18xNJTU9AXkKM2hvOjnh-133NHAT0q29Xn_bpc_m7BLKY3CQp2L5NMBLTGVfMkkfYE7zukwFn8m8z81ysBojoXhZvQvKH6p1efAzk/s1600/luxury-suede-jacket-burg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgPYEZQh5va3SihoVUaz00bgJB4RNZd9lS4uTmSV18xNJTU9AXkKM2hvOjnh-133NHAT0q29Xn_bpc_m7BLKY3CQp2L5NMBLTGVfMkkfYE7zukwFn8m8z81ysBojoXhZvQvKH6p1efAzk/s200/luxury-suede-jacket-burg.jpg" width="129" /></a><span style="color: black;">When you use synthetic materials, you get many affordable options for creating your own chic apparel, accessories and home accents. However, there is a huge difference between apparel grade and upholstery grade fabrics. If you plan on re-covering bar stools or chairs, or you want to re-upholster a sofa, you must choose an Upholstery specific fabric that is manufactured for that purpose. Scroll down for a helpful guide on our most popular collections.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Vogue Fabrics offers about 100 incredible options online at <b><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Leather-vinyl-and-suede-fabrics/" target="_blank">VogueFabricsStore</a><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Leather-vinyl-and-suede-fabrics/">.com</a> </b> and even more in the Chicago area Vogue Fabrics retail stores. You can also order many of these textiles wholesale online for a discount "buy the bolt" price. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZJDJENojBOxaph_5B6Mzzp4dVlWNcgqwWFhn0Q-AIjZai19uLmNRxhCULLeBH_bbBM4I8Zwlbs38skgXiwRHuhJciCah93QLA0qKBWwjEE0adri2WC26DsplJLOtQX1Ha6rEE0RK_eQ/s1600/france-rhinestone-bag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZJDJENojBOxaph_5B6Mzzp4dVlWNcgqwWFhn0Q-AIjZai19uLmNRxhCULLeBH_bbBM4I8Zwlbs38skgXiwRHuhJciCah93QLA0qKBWwjEE0adri2WC26DsplJLOtQX1Ha6rEE0RK_eQ/s200/france-rhinestone-bag.jpg" width="174" /></a>1] If you notice the material is sticking to the metal of the needle plate or slide plate you can <b>use a Teflon foot</b> on your machine - the Teflon glides better over the synthetics than metal. This type of foot is available in <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Teflon-Feet-Sewing-Machine-Feet-Snap-On.html">snap-on</a> and <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Teflon-Feet-Sewing-Machine-Feet-Low-Shank.html">low shank</a>. Then, put some <b>gift wrapping tissue</b> between the fabric and the feed dogs, again to keep the fabric from sticking to the metal (don't worry, the needle will perforate the tissue so it will just pull away when you are done stitching).</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">2] <b>Use the right needle</b>. For vinyl and leather you want a leather needle, like <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Schmetz-Leather-Needles-size-90-14.html">Schmetz Leather</a> for machines or <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Dritz-Leather-Needle-Glovers-Needles.html">Dritz Glovers</a> for hand sewing. The tip is flat like a tiny knife, so it slashes the fabric rather than pokes a hole in it. This allows the fabric to recover and close up around the thread for a clean look. Suede fabrics work better with an extra sharp needle, like <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Schmetz-Microtex-Needles-size-80-12.html">Schmetz Microtex</a></span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Hot-Fix-Transfers/?objects_per_page=50">Click here to see some of our hot fix jewel transfers.</a></b></span><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Hot-Fix-Transfers/?objects_per_page=50"> </a><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Ultrasuede-c-444/">Ultrasuede</a></b><span style="color: black;"> is a no-fray fabric, so it is ideal for cut-work, applique and shoe covering. Although <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Ultrasuede-c-444/">Ultrasuede</a> is manufactured in many weights, we carry a soft, apparel weight option that's ideal for skirts, dresses and jackets. We can special order other weights for wholesale upon request. <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Ultrasuede-c-444/">Ultrasuede</a> is also popular for purses and light home accents, like toss pillows.</span> <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2SfMJMcJxxiTjhB_46GepizzeeBcnlA_qVs2lhyphenhyphenh5TkBV8eNV0kzIUmsjJoIBFqVLysRE-2lww_g60RKY-gsaB0bWsZt53m39cGNlxD5nYOWsXvsW8gP8gmPHwYVkWmIcTtO90ecIPo/s1600/dreamstime_xs_6489704-suedebutton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2SfMJMcJxxiTjhB_46GepizzeeBcnlA_qVs2lhyphenhyphenh5TkBV8eNV0kzIUmsjJoIBFqVLysRE-2lww_g60RKY-gsaB0bWsZt53m39cGNlxD5nYOWsXvsW8gP8gmPHwYVkWmIcTtO90ecIPo/s200/dreamstime_xs_6489704-suedebutton.jpg" width="163" /></a><span style="color: black;">If you love the look of <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Ultrasuede-c-444/">Ultrasuede</a>, but need a lower price point, you can try the <b><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Luxury-Suede-Fabric/">Luxury Suede</a></b>. This supple nap fabric features a similar suede appearance, and is sought after for men's shirts and women's dresses. Unlike Ultrasuede, the Luxury Suede does fray slightly. <b>We can even custom cover buttons for you out of the Ultrasuede or Luxury Suede you buy</b> -<a href="http://myvoguefabrics.com/html/Custom_buttons1.html"> just click here for the order form to see pricing</a>. You can add a request for the custom cover buttons when you order the fabric online by typing us a note in the Customer Notes box of the checkout.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8aZ3czEhUM_MWQ7uwAvo8sj1G_7i5-n0jQpitWdPWqIj2qRjcNR6FclAifD2mN1uDYu9GsLKntSUHWQLDB2mKcBTPm2M7mrVRK8C4hqhwd0yDAM_8rUTzdtbuPPObvHAYuSlEjB-RyCw/s1600/dreamstime_xs_22729452-suededcuddleseam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8aZ3czEhUM_MWQ7uwAvo8sj1G_7i5-n0jQpitWdPWqIj2qRjcNR6FclAifD2mN1uDYu9GsLKntSUHWQLDB2mKcBTPm2M7mrVRK8C4hqhwd0yDAM_8rUTzdtbuPPObvHAYuSlEjB-RyCw/s200/dreamstime_xs_22729452-suededcuddleseam.jpg" width="103" /></a><span style="color: black;"><b><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Wet-Look-Vinyl/">Wet Look Vinyls</a></b> are very lightweight and have a little stretch, making them purrrrr-fect for catsuits! If you have a base of coutil, you can also create hot corsets for gothic lolita, cyber punk and anime outfits. The yellow is popular for retro rain slickers. We now carry <b>Wet Look Shadow Vinyl</b> which is popular for costumers because of its crazy designs that almost seem holographic.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Sueded-Cuddle-Sherpa-Backed-Suede/">Sueded Cuddle</a></b> features a no-fray suede face bonded to a Minky Cuddle fake fur. If you sew the wrong sides together with a 3/8" seam allowance you get a great design element )see image to the right). This is a really warm fabric for outerwear since it is already "lined" with fur. You can cut this with a scissors, or you can use a matte knife on the suede side to avoid cutting into the fur -- this will help keep your workspace cleaner. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Imitation-Leather-Fabrics/">Faux Leathers</a></b> (fake or imitation leather) provide the look and feel of animal pelts, but are completely synthetic. This keeps your costs down and your conscience clean. Recreate any real leather look with any of our Faux Leather and Metallic Faux Leather cloths.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Two years ago, we posted an epic blog entry titled: <a href="http://voguefabricsstore.blogspot.com/2011/09/becoming-fashion-designer-tips-on.html">Becoming a Fashion Designer. Tips on Starting a Fashion Design Business.</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was one of our most popular posts and generated a lot of feedback online, via email and from people calling and visiting our warehouse. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Now you can have more detailed information in a comprehensive and very reader friendly book from fashion designer Angela Wolf: <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Book-How-to-Start-a-Home-Based-Fashion-Design-Business-by-Angela-Wolf.html" target="_blank">How to Start a Home-Based Fashion Design Business.</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have seen Angela on <a href="http://www.itsseweasytv.com/">It’s Sew Easy</a> and you may have purchased her <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Angela-Wolf-Patterns/" target="_blank">sewing patterns</a> from our site. Angela also teaches around the country in addition to having her own ready-to-wear line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, yes, you could say she is an expert in her field and more than qualified to bring you this fantastic information.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sbQFCnSOaSig4RnwCi9NvussBJ1-Uqy2jWBM2ikzOP0sCyStBXpoG6V6-8HndqKqcv7NpCFvukMz7D7sAv5ivSZtAFmaknjIQglqQTh9CIJVuKIxa3PRWoIvdRhUkuMvtuyNiO4Jrxk/s1600/Classes-fashion-designer-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sbQFCnSOaSig4RnwCi9NvussBJ1-Uqy2jWBM2ikzOP0sCyStBXpoG6V6-8HndqKqcv7NpCFvukMz7D7sAv5ivSZtAFmaknjIQglqQTh9CIJVuKIxa3PRWoIvdRhUkuMvtuyNiO4Jrxk/s200/Classes-fashion-designer-1.jpg" width="133" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">So, what’s in the book?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Angela takes you through a checklist of sorts to make sure you have what it takes to be a fashion designer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She covers the gamut of issues being self-employed, starting a company, who and how to hire, contracts, relationships with vendors and more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also covers subjects including costume design, custom apparel, alterations. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: #d9d2e9;"><b>If you sew for a living, you could benefit from this guidebook. Angela walks you through the important processes of building a business and turning a dream into reality…into actuality…without jumping off a cliff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Have you considered <br />starting a clothing line?</b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Have you considered zoning issues working from home? How about Marketing, PR and social Media? Do you know the best practices for showing your line to buyers?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you even know who your target market is, and how to most effectively reach them?</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">There are many creative people out with small business start-ups. Some can do this on their own, and others need help. This book is your reference guide, your answer key, your mother of all wiki pages for getting you from point A to point B while minimizing the potential roadblocks that can creep up.<br />
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One last tidbit: you will want to buy the book for the best presentation of the charts and visuals Angela has included. One of our Facebook fans posted this on our FB page: <span style="color: #262626; font-family: LucidaGrande; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>"I would be happier if the Kindle version had paid some attention to the size of charts. I can barely read them and that is disappointing. Such good information; such a poor presentation. I love the book, but their ePublisher should be fired. Buy the book, but buy print edition. You'll be happy you did.”</i> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Have you seen those plaid shirts with the check accents on the collars and pockets?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Until now, it has been nearly impossible to find fabrics that will allow you to get this look. We have an exciting collection that will blow your mind! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Vogue Fabrics proudly offers <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/In-Vogue-Summer-2013-Cotton-Beachwear-Collection/" target="_blank"><b>Beachcomber Reversible Cotton Gauze Shiritings</b></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Super soft, lightweight cotton fabric is double woven with plaid on one side and a check pattern on the other. You can use either side as the face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are a Civil War reenactor in the South, consider creating summer garb from this breathable cotton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is so lightweight, you can use the German Plastic boning instead of steel to lighten the weight of your dress in the oppressive heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Construct the dress from the plaid, and use the check for the contrast waist band and accents at the hem and sleeves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Five years ago Judy started a new business combining her art of teaching and fitting into the development and production of two patterns-one for Tops and one for Pants. Once you FIT the pattern, an entire wardrobe can be created. Sewing is the easy part but it's the FITTING that makes garments come alive and compliment the body instead of just covering it! </span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-29034389117535027802012-10-15T07:30:00.000-05:002012-10-15T07:30:01.033-05:00The Skinny on Thinsulate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="bodybold">Thinsulate™ Insulation Type C offers about one
and a half times the warmth of down and nearly twice the warmth of high
loft fiberfill insulations when equal thicknesses are compared. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5296980290342090070" name="additionalinformation">It is designed for use where a thin
compressible insulation is important. It is breathable,
moisture-resistant and can be washed or dry cleaned depending on
individual manufacturers' recommendations.</a></span></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5296980290342090070" name="additionalinformation"></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="bodybold"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5296980290342090070" name="additionalinformation"> Here's what 3M has to say about their Thinsulate:<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation is used in your jackets‚ pants‚ gloves‚ hats
and boots to help keep you warm when it’s cold outside. The unique
microfibers or fine fibers that make up Thinsulate insulation work by
trapping air molecules between you and the outside. The more air a
material traps in a given space‚ the better it insulates you from the
cold outside air. Because the fibers in Thinsulate insulation are finer
than the fibers used in most other synthetic or natural insulation‚ they
trap more air in less space‚ which naturally makes Thinsulate
insulation a better insulator. So we haven’t repealed the laws of nature
with our thin insulation; we’ve simply improved them…to help keep you
warm.</span>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-5067196754321379722012-09-28T08:30:00.000-05:002012-10-14T10:33:18.426-05:00Fall Fashion 2012 - The Suede Edition<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6kOlTWHzI3wa6ZJ_KU3Lc9OiEdDbXjPaTQYnmuqXooimY5ixzilWxn87BhDA4VFcACkPZ2sO9cbU_WLEVZ0yQqXBrxACt6sYFYLbgNXoUwoyj1pnuy-2t7gCUi8jzaeu2pJzq-KIvqpA/s1600/Dreamstime-1069836-man-sherpa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6kOlTWHzI3wa6ZJ_KU3Lc9OiEdDbXjPaTQYnmuqXooimY5ixzilWxn87BhDA4VFcACkPZ2sO9cbU_WLEVZ0yQqXBrxACt6sYFYLbgNXoUwoyj1pnuy-2t7gCUi8jzaeu2pJzq-KIvqpA/s200/Dreamstime-1069836-man-sherpa.jpg" width="111" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Finally, Mother Nature has turned down the heat in most of the USA and Canada, and the chill is starting to set in at night. You know what that means? Yep, time to freshen up your fall and winter wardrobe, 'cuz the cold is coming! So, what's going to be big this year? Suedes for starters. Yes, sueded fabrics are hot for men and women, from slacks and skirts, to tops, jackets and vests. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">The only things I haven't seen made of leather this season are knickers," </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443819404577637151152665814.html?mod=googlenews_wsj" target="_blank">Wall Street Journal's Tina Gaudoin</a> writes, "</span></span>and most of us know where to look for them if the need arises in any case." </span></span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhPpcn-MLTns_WDEHY6LEwH19nQxrdHELQJj4fPPGfmoZtMow67RTB8O8Sj1yxv3Wv6yKpSZ2MYxm4N-ggN8jk6DvFA42L0HH5CHxRv8y9-rgxu5enCr_vyCcpN3XnIgWMoO6NT_a-6k/s1600/Admiral2037-V8520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Ultra Suede - Admiral with Vogue Patterns 8520" border="0" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhPpcn-MLTns_WDEHY6LEwH19nQxrdHELQJj4fPPGfmoZtMow67RTB8O8Sj1yxv3Wv6yKpSZ2MYxm4N-ggN8jk6DvFA42L0HH5CHxRv8y9-rgxu5enCr_vyCcpN3XnIgWMoO6NT_a-6k/s320/Admiral2037-V8520.jpg" title="Ultra Suede - Admiral with Vogue Patterns 8520" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joe-lupo/fall-fashion-over-50-trends_b_1864999.html" target="_blank">Joe Lupo and Jesse Garza of the Huffington Post</a> assess Fall 2012's suede savvy garments: "You don't necessarily have to wear leather pants and a leather jacket a la "The Matrix"; it's more about wearing leather or suede pieces that are ladylike and modern."</span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Michael Kors offers fashionistas a <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael-michael-kors-faux-shearling-coat/3334362?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=60137075&fashionColor=&resultback=833" target="_blank">suede with shearling jacket</a> at Nordstroms for $395. Even Urban Outfitters is picking up on this trend with suede shoes, bags and this <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25182114&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS" target="_blank">sherpa/suede vest by Staring at Stars</a> for $99 (which you could make for less than $30!). </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Sueded-Cuddle-Sherpa-Backed-Suede/" target="_blank"><b>Sueded Cuddle</b></a> has a soft suede face bonded to a fluffy and plyable sherpa-style "Cuddle Fur" on the reverse. This fabric brought into popularity by today's top fashion houses and continues each season to be a favorite for outerwear. This fall and winter will be no different, as its popularity increases. Great for gloves, hats, jackets, vests, and accessories where a fake fur is in order. Nap fabric. <i>Helpful Hint: To minimize small bits of cuddle fur floating around your sewing space, use a matte knife to cut through the suede face rather using a scissors to cut through the suede and fur.</i></span></span><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Sueded-Cuddle-Sherpa-Backed-Suede/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-63972695971347360242012-08-27T08:00:00.000-05:002012-08-27T08:00:03.830-05:00Fall 2012 Classes and Special Events<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/For-The-Home/" target="_blank">Slipcover Techniques</a> </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Class-Shoe-Covering-Workshop.html" target="_blank">Shoe Covering</a> </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Class-Historical-Soap-Making-with-Alicia-Schult.html" target="_blank">Soap Making </a></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Clone-Yourself-Series/" target="_blank">Duct Tape Dressform Clones</a></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Younger-Sewers-ages-9-14/" target="_blank">Kids Classes</a></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Fundamentals/" target="_blank">Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Sewing</a></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Bridal-Seminars/" target="_blank">Bridal Classes</a></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Yes, these are some of the special event classes coming this fall to <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Sewing-Classes/" target="_blank">Vogue Fabrics</a>. Registration is open for all of our sewing classes, and many are filling up already. Here are some highlights:</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Class-Step-Beyond-Beginner-8-weeks.html" target="_blank">Step Beyond Beginner</a> is the next step, where students can make skirts, slacks, and other projects, work more independently, and often will repeat the class time and again to learn new skills. New times have been added to this incredibly popular class! <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Class-Advanced-Sewing.html" target="_blank">Advanced Sewing Class</a> teaches more advanced techniques, such as lining a jacket and making the lapels. </b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Farthingales" target="_blank">Farthingales</a> once again is offering the <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Class-2-day-Overbust-Corset-Class.html" target="_blank">2-Day Overbust Corset Class</a>. Students create a corset with proper steel and coutil products from their product line. This class is already half full just from social media chatter, so register soon for this incredible experience. Make sure you read the details so you know what to expect from the class.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Karen Ericson from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AtHomeFashionsU" target="_blank">Home Fashion U</a> returns with her <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/For-The-Home/" target="_blank">popular slipcover classes</a>. Learn various techniques to recover your furniture in a professional (not "Shabby") way. Her seminar on <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Class-Start-a-Sewing-Business-Seminar-with-Karen-EricKson.html" target="_blank">"Start a Sewing Business"</a> is filling up quickly, so register now for this!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Alicia Schult from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LBCC.at.the.Mayfly" target="_blank">Litttlebits Clothing Company</a> is offering 3 historical classes, ideal for historical reenactment as well as off-grid living. The <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Class-Historical-Soap-Making-with-Alicia-Schult.html" target="_blank">Soap Making</a> and <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Class-Historical-Candle-Making-with-Alicia-Schult.html" target="_blank">Candle Making</a> are fantastic choices for those people who want to teach these topics in a homeschooling setting as well. <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Class-Secret-Language-of-Fabrics-with-Alicia-Schult.html" target="_blank">The Secret Language of Textiles </a>if filling up, so if you are a history buff and wish to learn more about what messages the fabrics and clothing styles conveyed in the past, register now!</b></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3zMf_dcKSVvP8kvmx8rwhm_4yUZ2ywf0yzIoHN_0QzJ71DnziHSSX0TO6rHevy7DqBakzWhWyZBsE4BGkXWbTXuZuGOMdz6fUemG6Ti9dtx-l-IIS19JjU9ftZGbwytGAkSY_2wPia4/s1600/Cloneyourself-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3zMf_dcKSVvP8kvmx8rwhm_4yUZ2ywf0yzIoHN_0QzJ71DnziHSSX0TO6rHevy7DqBakzWhWyZBsE4BGkXWbTXuZuGOMdz6fUemG6Ti9dtx-l-IIS19JjU9ftZGbwytGAkSY_2wPia4/s200/Cloneyourself-1.jpg" width="200" /></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Clone-Yourself-Series/" target="_blank">Jean Haas</a> is offering her <a href="https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Class-Clone-Yourself-I-Custom-Duct-Tape-Dressform.html" target="_blank">Patented Custom Duct Tape Dressform Dummy</a> class in a one-day session. In the morning you will have a 1 hour private fitting to get wrapped in duct tape (while wearing a fitted turtleneck), and then meet with the group in the afternoon to stuff your custom dressform to your proportions. </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Imagine being able to fit your patterns and garments to your body! </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b> </b></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-5335084663560713422012-08-21T11:45:00.000-05:002012-08-21T11:45:00.493-05:00Everything Old is New Again<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjec6vGR9rp8yBMv6Vla_6KO6Dq3T_92foyNJ4AUbm1YaIqlhF0T63iOJlBi3Ru4SvGj2pES6GK-7VrB7CKQsOF139MU5VR3JgffHTlOWWnnBuzG88fsAvPl9-RoyzaYPqi-alSwUowoPI/s1600/dreamstime_xs_14574963-soap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjec6vGR9rp8yBMv6Vla_6KO6Dq3T_92foyNJ4AUbm1YaIqlhF0T63iOJlBi3Ru4SvGj2pES6GK-7VrB7CKQsOF139MU5VR3JgffHTlOWWnnBuzG88fsAvPl9-RoyzaYPqi-alSwUowoPI/s200/dreamstime_xs_14574963-soap.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The gap is closing</span> between those who emulate history and those modern folks wanting to <a href="http://cleantechnica.com/2011/08/18/living-off-the-grid-not-just-for-the-amish-anymore/" target="_blank">live off the grid</a>. One trend today is <a href="http://eartheasy.com/guides.html" target="_blank">sustainable living</a>, where people grow their own foods, generate their own energy, harness natural resources. Another trend is towards <a href="http://www.healthygreengoods.com/" target="_blank">organic products</a>, where you can name the items in your cleaning supplies without a degree in chemistry. Celebrities like <a href="http://livingwithed.net/" target="_blank">Ed Begley Jr.</a> and <a href="http://www.success.com/articles/1368-off-the-grid" target="_blank">Daryl Hannah</a> are among the more famous "off-gridders."</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Vogue Fabrics is offering classes this fall for making your own soap and your own candles through historical methods. These classes are ideal for those who wish to create historically accurate products for their historical <a href="http://www.reenactorfest.com/Reenactor_Fest/Home.html" target="_blank">reenactment endeavors</a>, as well as those wanting to give themselves and their friends useful gifts that are made naturally. Taught by historian Alicia Schult of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LBCC.at.the.Mayfly" target="_blank">Little Bits Clothing Company</a>, you will learn historical perspectives on these methods while producing products ready to use at home after class. Click the name of the class to link to our on-line registration page.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Class-Historical-Soap-Making-with-Alicia-Schult.html" target="_blank"><b>Historical Soap Making Class with Alicia Schult</b></a></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbd_wX_O8Aavw9q_OPFSUSMUQHvjw_fS9Sud2GreH-clS6PKtEWfIaZuROi0ahGxCPki5jlGOmxmSZVK6Vpk03rfcqL3ILr5lkA48raDkzf_3ldTP2DA59Cne7IfflnRlKX_wFkrJN7yQ/s1600/soap-making.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b></b></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Learn the basics of making cold-process soap from historical recipes that include vegetable oils, lard and lye, and make a bar of soap to take home in this informational hands-on class. Explore the benefits of using essential oils, herbs, and every day household products and enjoy the aromas. Discover the historical importance of soap throughout the ages. Make soaps for gifts or your own uses. Have fun creating unique packaging or presentation elements for your soaps. One, 3-hour session. Class fee includes supplies. </b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"><b>For a complete list of upcoming Fall & Early Winter 2012 classes, </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"><b>please<a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/VFS/Fall-Winter-2012-class-handout.pdf" target="_blank"> download our class list.</a></b></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-59648594205825638002012-08-13T07:30:00.000-05:002012-08-13T07:30:02.224-05:00Oilcloth - Why You Need This Fabric<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5Iw_doVuAgp7x2gEsTnZFiRPKeDsrDex2zrKG6qh_xvmZpPx1Vc4CB5kdDmZdKBRn7XVzYUCRCN6_tH5oLgT3eDtHKBnFb4xl8E6JugPReirqTqPyWJt4q2uZjw2Jl70ddHdnDtkpME/s1600/oilcloth-aprons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMY_HFZjzQ2P0WeOEBkFODY8rg1XCK7Ef15suSsEjXzKq_slWZ6zHN92PmHJZjbdwsO16lPxDqFB0FImzbIVDtXxjjfhQeJu1ZihBwMCPOngHAvVrwgRIDgo0NEBcDhcfbspsvXuzaIM/s1600/oilcloth-dogmats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMY_HFZjzQ2P0WeOEBkFODY8rg1XCK7Ef15suSsEjXzKq_slWZ6zHN92PmHJZjbdwsO16lPxDqFB0FImzbIVDtXxjjfhQeJu1ZihBwMCPOngHAvVrwgRIDgo0NEBcDhcfbspsvXuzaIM/s200/oilcloth-dogmats.jpg" width="200" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">One of the most popular collections in our retail stores is <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Oilcloth/?objects_per_page=50" target="_blank">Oilcloth</a>. Why? What is it?</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Oilcloth/?objects_per_page=50" target="_blank">Oilcloth</a> is a fabric with a laminated finish on the top, for use in home decor and craft projects. Vogue Fabrics carries over 40 styles in our stores and on <a href="http://VogueFabricsStore.com/">VogueFabricsStore.com</a>, both by the yard and in small, <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Wholesale-Oil-Cloth/?objects_per_page=50" target="_blank">wholesale quantities</a> of </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">12 yard rolls </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">for your larger projects. </span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- wipe clean with damp sponge</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- no need to hem</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- easy to cut and sew</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- lightweight yet durable</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- looks great with a bias binding</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- water repellent</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- "Splat Mats" under high chairs</span></b></div>
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<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-20899012925358150882012-07-30T07:00:00.000-05:002012-09-24T22:44:02.688-05:00Visit our Booth! Sewing Expos - Fall 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's a convention for people who love to sew, knit, quilt, create. Most Expos offer classes, seminars, fashion shows, exciting displays from various artists, and a huge vendor hall for lots of shopping.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Over 4,000 pre-cut fashion, batik & quilting fabrics.*</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Wool-Roving-and-Wool-Felting-Supplies/" target="_blank">Roving and felting supplies</a>.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Over 500 different notion items - many hard to find.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Over 30 types of <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Lance-Rulers/" target="_blank">Lance rulers</a>.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Sewing-Patterns/" target="_blank">Hundreds of patterns</a> from indie pattern companies.*</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Hundreds of <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Silk-Dupioni-Fabric/" target="_blank">Silk Dupioni 1/2 yard</a> cuts for $5 each.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Hundreds of decorative iron on rhinestone designs.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Hundreds of quilting patterns and assorted books.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Dyable rayon Venice appliques for just $1.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Over 50 different <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Oilcloth/" target="_blank">Oilcloth prints</a>, 1 yard cuts $7.99.</b> </span><br />
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<a href="http://sewingexpo.com/PittsburghPA.aspx" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Pittsbugh, PA - August 2, 3, 4 -- Original Sewing & Quilt Expo</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.americansewingexpo.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Novi, Michigan - September 28, 29, 30 -- American Sewing & Stitchery Expo</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://sewingexpo.com/ChantillyVA.aspx" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Chantilly, VA - October 4, 5, 6 -- Original Sewing & Quilt Expo</b></span></a><br />
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<a href="http://quilts.com/home/shows/viewer.php?page=FallFestival" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Houston, TX - November 1, 2, 3, 4 -- International Quilt Festival</b></span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.reenactorfest.com/Reenactor_Fest/Home.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>St. Charles, IL (Military History Fest, AKA "Reenactor Fest")</b></span></a><br /> February 1, 2, 3 - 2013. Not a sewing show, but full of costumes & living history. Read more!<br /><a href="http://www.sewexpo.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Puyallup, WA - February 1 - March 3 -- Sewing & Stitchery Expo</b></span></a><br /><br />
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USA, people are sewing loose fitting clothes to stay cool in the <a href="http://graphical.weather.gov/sectors/conus.php?element=MAXT" target="_blank">extreme heat</a>. Create very simple tops,
cover-ups for the beach or pool, wrap skirts & elastic waist skirts, even
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their babies in slings across their bodies. Often referred to as “baby muslin,” <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Cotton-Gauze-Fabrics/" target="_blank">cotton gauze</a> is lightweight and breathable for parents and babies, has some "give"
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rainbow of colors. Plus, it's only $3.99 yd for basic stock! VogueFabricsStore.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Through July 29, 2012</i> </span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-15342349635697300002012-07-23T11:54:00.002-05:002012-09-09T09:12:15.763-05:00Visit The New VogueFabricsStore.com!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sewing has never gone out of fashion. And with the rising popularity of sustainable living coupled with the desire to create useful items from home instead of purchasing mass merchandise, sewing & crafting are thriving around the USA. Even celebrities are voicing their love for sewing, including <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/marie-osmond-heartfelt-giving" target="_blank">Marie Osmond</a>, <a href="http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/2008/08/tilda_swinton_o.html" target="_blank">Tilda Swinton</a>, <a href="http://www.glamour.com/magazine/2009/01/eva-longoria-parker-shows-her-sexy-side" target="_blank">Eva Longoria</a><span id="goog_1631691763"></span><span id="goog_1631691764"></span>, <a href="http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_20050229/ai_mark05037288/" target="_blank">Venus Williams & Nicole Kidman</a> and many more. Thanks to shows like <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway" target="_blank">Project Runway</a>, sewing is seen now in a fashion design context rather than a home economics context. </div>
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Vogue Fabrics offers exciting classes from Beginning Sewing to Advanced Sewing so you can learn to sew fashionable garments. Follow these up with draping and tailoring classes so you can freely create your own custom looks and make sure they fit in the right places. Don't miss Home Decorating classes that teach you how to sew pillows and slipcovers. There are even classes for kids to learn to sew. </div>
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In addition to sewing, the upcoming Fall 2012 line-up includes Historical Classes taught by <a href="http://litttlebits.weebly.com/index.html" target="_blank">Alicia Schult</a> for Soap Making, Candle Making and a lecture on the Secret Language of Textiles. Karen Erickson from <a href="http://www.homefashionsu.com/" target="_blank">Home Fashions U</a> will also give her popular lecture on How to Start a Sewing Business. Dates have been secured for a hands-on corset making class, but details are to follow.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burlap & Cotton Print Scarecrows in Iowa</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b> Springtime is upon us</b></span></i>, <br />
and many people have already begun to plan their flower and vegetable gardens, and seed their Jiffy-7 Peat Pellets. I am happy to share with you my favorite ways to use fabrics to enhance your landscape's curb appeal, aid in weed control, and protect your garden from pests, winds, and critters. Please feel free to share your personal stories in the comments and share this post with others.</span> <div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Burlap-Jute-Fabrics/" target="_blank">Burlap</a> – Fantastic for Planting</b></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You no doubt have seen the <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Burlap-Jute-Fabrics/" target="_blank">burlap</a> wrapped around the base of trees at garden stores.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This fabric is rugged, and retains moisture exceptionally well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can use this very economical fabric to plant your vegetable garden in two ways.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are planting seeds, sow as normal and then lay <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Burlap-Jute-Fabrics/" target="_blank">burlap</a> on top of the garden and secure it with some bricks, garden rocks, or decorative pots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then give your garden a good soak.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Burlap-Jute-Fabrics/" target="_blank">burlap</a> helps keep the soil moist, and prevents winds and rains from removing your seeds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gently lift off the <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Burlap-Jute-Fabrics/" target="_blank">burlap</a> when germination has occurred and sprouts appear. You can cut the <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Burlap-Jute-Fabrics/" target="_blank">burlap</a> into strips instead of using it as a sheet if you have plants that will germinate at different rates. You can also leave the <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Burlap-Jute-Fabrics/" target="_blank">burlap</a> on the ground and cut away enough of the fabric around the sprouts to allow growth.</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I prefer starting my seeds indoors or buying flats of plants from the garden store and transplanting them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>About a week or two before I plant, I till the soil and lay a ground cover of <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Burlap-Jute-Fabrics/" target="_blank">burlap</a> down, securing the edges with decorative bricks and garden pots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This helps to cut back on the weed growth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I am ready to transplant, I cut a large X in the <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Burlap-Jute-Fabrics/" target="_blank">burlap</a>, dig my hole and insert my peat pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After giving the garden a good soak, it is nice to add a layer of mulch or wood chips to help cover the <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Burlap-Jute-Fabrics/" target="_blank">burlap</a> and further eliminate the weed situation. In our photo we show a typical gardening fabric from a Home Improvement store, but <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Burlap-Jute-Fabrics/" target="_blank">burlap</a> will blend better with the color of the soil, for a more attractive presentation.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Netting-Fabrics/" target="_blank">Netting</a> - Helping the Garden Grow</b></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When growing veggies that tend to vine, like cucumbers and eggplants, build a trellis with sturdy <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Netting-Fabrics/" target="_blank">netting</a>, like <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Petticoat-Netting-Ivory-.html" target="_blank">Petticoat Netting</a>, <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Mosquito-No-See-Um-Netting-Fabric-Tent-Netting.html" target="_blank">No-See-Um Mosquito Tent Netting</a> or <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Fishnet-Ivory.html" target="_blank">Fishnet</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The curling tendrils of climbing plants love to wrap themselves around the thin fabric filaments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can either staple or tie the netting to garden stakes or posts for support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you set the trellis on an angle, the fruit will grow downward through the holes while the leaves form a protective canopy above. </div><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Netting-Fabrics/" target="_blank">netting</a> also provide protection against those ravenous varmints who creep into the garden at night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of my favorite tricks is to secure netting around the parameter of the plot using PCV pipe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cut the PVC pipes to about 3 feet (1m). Then drive them into the ground 1 foot (30cm), spaced out about 4 feet apart (1.3m). Top them with PVC T-ends through which you can run a sturdy rope.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drape the netting over the rope, making sure to leave enough netting laying on the ground to bury into the dirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For added protection against the bottom coming up, you can lay down some railroad ties or put bricks and decorative pots around the perimeter of the garden, on top of where you have buried the <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Netting-Fabrics/" target="_blank">netting</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> To secure the top, as well as decorate the netting,</span> add a layer of bright <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Nylon-Craft-Netting/" target="_blank">craft netting</a>, or tie ribbons through the holes, especially at the top near the rope to keep everything in place during rains.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I recommend planting your</span> climbing veggies on the north end to let the foliage become a decoration without impeding the sunlight for the other veggies. Your <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Nylon-Craft-Netting/" target="_blank">netting</a> will also act as a protective barrier against wind to help keep the plants undisturbed in blustery or stormy climates.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Plagued by Cicada? – Protect Plants with Netting</b></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I8vi3tIIJZU/T1zSjGRInFI/AAAAAAAAALk/zSxEFC1h2wI/s1600/dreamstime_xs_22707714-garden-netting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I8vi3tIIJZU/T1zSjGRInFI/AAAAAAAAALk/zSxEFC1h2wI/s200/dreamstime_xs_22707714-garden-netting.jpg" width="133" /></a>Are you in a zone that will be attacked by cicadas this year?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Protect small trees and shrubs with <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Nylon-Craft-Netting/" target="_blank">craft netting</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is wide, inexpensive, comes in a variety of colors, and the holes are finer than petticoat netting but sturdier than tulle and <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Illusion-Ivory.html" target="_blank">bridal veiling</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will want to make sure to drape any plants whose branches are between ½”-1.5” (12cm - 36cm) – or between a pencil and a large marker thick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Female cicadas tear slits in these branches and lay their eggs in the slits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t worry about the large trees – any damage to their smaller branches will be like natural pruning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use craft netting to cover your trees and shrubs, securing the netting at the base and making sure the entire plant is covered so the female cicada can’t lay her eggs and destroy your shrub. If you use green netting, your landscape will look lush.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or you can have some fun by making every shrub a different, vibrant color for a wild rainbow effect.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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You can use other fabrics to protect your garden<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span> from birds, rabbits, and harsh sunlight. Sunlight? Yes, some plants prefer partial sun to full sun, but your garden might not offer this naturally. For short veggies, like many salad greens, you can buy wire to arc over your rows and then secure fabric as a canopy over the wire. Light and rain can still get to the plants, but animals will be frustrated and find easier dining in the neighbor’s yard. You can also create an arc with wood or rope, as in the photos here. Try <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Illusion-Ivory.html" target="_blank">Bridal Illusion</a> for light tenting, <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Nylon-Craft-Netting/" target="_blank">Craft Netting</a> for something more durable, or <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Cheesecloth-fabric.html" target="_blank">cotton Cheesecloth</a> for an eco-friendly option. You can also use <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Cotton-Gauze-Fabrics/" target="_blank">Cotton Gauze</a> to provide some shade in a sunny part of your garden or yard where you feel it is needed. <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Cotton-Gauze-Fabrics/" target="_blank">Gauze</a> is light and airy, but opaque enough to help cool a hot spot. If you enjoy having your baby in the yard with you while you garden, consider setting up a canopy of either <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Rip-Stop-Nylon/" target="_blank">Rip Stop Nylon</a> or of <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/200-Denier-Nylon-Fabric-for-Flags-Banners-and-Backpacks/" target="_blank">Flag and Banner </a>fabric to protect against the young one from the harsh sun. These nylon fabrics have a UV inhibitor, are durable, and can be set with <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Grommet-Kit-Nickel-size-0.html" target="_blank">grommets</a> for constructing a make-shift awning.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hope you have enjoyed these tips and tricks. You will see some photos from my garden as the season progresses, both on our blog and on our Facebook Page: facebook.com/voguefabrics</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cheers! -- Rogie</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-29244103780211630542011-09-12T08:35:00.001-05:002011-09-13T16:10:11.647-05:00Becoming a Fashion Designer. Tips on Starting a Fashion Design Business.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div closure_uid_mfekzg="216"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-88th8NQiNrU/TmQJa3P17NI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/OUCSPsUbyMY/s1600/dreamstime_12038701-designer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-88th8NQiNrU/TmQJa3P17NI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/OUCSPsUbyMY/s200/dreamstime_12038701-designer.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We get hundreds of visits from Fashion designers at Vogue Fabrics Warehouse. Over the years, I’ve gotten to know a few dozen of them personally and I have come to learn a few things about what they do well and what mistakes they make. I have especially learned that fashion design and having an apparel line is not an easy business. But once you learn the tricks it can bring a lot of satisfaction, purpose, esteem, fame, and hopefully- profit.</div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Recently, we were visited by a young designer who was just starting her business. After working with her for many hours we were able to fill her inventory needs. At the end of her visit, we both agreed she had made the right choice in visiting us instead of making dozens of appointments with vendors in other cities' garment districts. Our access to several dozen fabric types, constructions, and styles, some with continuity and some novelty, ended up being our strongest advantage as a source for fabrics. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Undoubtedly, she could have saved a little money per yard buying directly from these textile houses, but would most likely have spent more in overall costs. Taking into consideration that many mills have large order minimums in yardage or dollar amount, require reseller certificates or business licenses, and only carry select collections that are specific to that vendor, she would have had to visit and order from 8 different vendors to replicate what she ordered from us in one afternoon. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3PU3MV2yYyU/TmQJdctHCxI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/kC9dVLMpDC0/s1600/dreamstime_2600912-tailor-man.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3PU3MV2yYyU/TmQJdctHCxI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/kC9dVLMpDC0/s200/dreamstime_2600912-tailor-man.jpg" width="132" /></a>But, before you jump on a plane to visit us or drive to NY City fashion district to start your new business as a fashion designer or clothing manufacturer you should have a basic understanding of the industry you’re going to be working in.</div><br />
<div style="color: #4c1130; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; text-align: center;"><i><b>First and foremost, if you are thinking about starting your own fashion line, opening a boutique, launching an e-commerce site, or becoming an apparel wholesaler you must be into fashion and have a passion for not only designing apparel but being a businessperson. You can’t be successful without a mix of both passions, they will compliment each other.</b></i></div><br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In addition, all successful fashion lines have a few of these things in common: competitive prices, a great selection of clothes and accessories, attractive marketing, or a niche. They must also have a catchy name, brand, or tag line.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: red;">Top Questions to ask Yourself before you Begin</span></b></i></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><u><b>As you begin your new business you should be able to answer a few initial questions:</b></u></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>What type of clothing line you want to create? </b><br />
<b>Who is your target client base? </b></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Where are you going to sell your line?</b></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How are you going to promote your line?</b></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How are you going to create product?</b></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Where are you going to get your fabric and accessories?</b></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How will you distribute your inventory?</b></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Where are you going to keep your inventory; either fabric or finished garments?</b></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Is your focus for selling your fashion line going to be wholesale or retail?</b></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Will you have your own workspace or will you hire a workroom?</b></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>How much money do you have to start your business? How will you start funding this business? Where is the money coming from? </b></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>What type of business will you have? Sole Proprietor? Partnership? LLC?</b></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Do you know how to create a legal business and apply for all the correct business licenses and permits?</b></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Do you know how to trademark and copy write your creations, logos, and brands?</b></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Where will you locate your business? How is the competition in your area or apparel focus? Should you re-locate to a less competitive market?</b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If you can foresee and address some of the issues that new apparel businesses encounter, you can better manage your fledgling business and that will increase your chances of success. Since you’re a start up, your resources will be limited. Your mistakes can be your downfall. </div><div style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Begin with a solid Education </span></i></b></span></div>Getting an education in any career you choose is always a plus but is not absolutely necessary. It will give you the skill set, knowledge, and a leg up on your competition. Ultimately, if you can prevent or avoid some mistakes, you’ll save time, money, stress, and resources. Here are some resources for fashion design schools:</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="303" style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.iadt.edu/">International Academy of Design and Technology</a><br />
<div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2076814941">Co</a><a href="http://www.colum.edu/Academics/Fashion/">lumbia College in Chicago</a></div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/bfa-fashion-design/">Parson's - The New School for Design in NYC</a></div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.fitnyc.edu/">Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)in New York</a></div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.saic.edu/degrees_resources/departments/fash/index.html">The School of the Art Institute in Chicago</a></div><a href="http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/" style="color: blue;">Harper College</a> </div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="302" style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.pennfoster.edu/dressmaking/index.html?semkey=Q136499">Penn Foster Career School: The Largest Accredited School of Independent Study/ Online at home study</a><br />
<a href="http://nasad.arts-accredit.org/">National Association of Schools of Art and Design</a> </div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="385" style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.collegeinfo.com/fashion-design-degrees">List of National Schools outside of Chicago</a></div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="385" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Create your portfolio - Define your style!</span></i></b></span></div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Once you're ready to start your business, you’ll need to create a portfolio and get approvals and comments on your work from your network of family, friends, customers, as well as experts. Simply put -- start designing. Have real people wear your clothes. Get their feedback on the fit, design elements, what worked for them and what didn't when they went out into the real world. It's one thing to look good on a catwalk at school, but it is entirely different when you need to sit, stand, be out in the elements, wear the garment to business meetings or shopping at the mall.<br />
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The next step would be to decide if you want your clothing design mass produced or to start with a few pieces. This goes back to what type of line you’ll be creating: one of a kind pieces; limited in quantity runs; or a line that is mass produced in the hundreds or thousands of pieces.<br />
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</div><div style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Vogue Fabrics truly shows its strength as a supplier of fabrics, notions, trims, elastics, corset supplies, dressmaking supplies, and tailoring supplies.</i></span></div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This is where your supply chain becomes crucial to the success of your business and is the focus of this article. You are only as good as your supply chain and your supply chain is only as good as your ability to manage it. Your source for fabric will be dependant on your needs. You will be able to buy fabric from various sources. The types of fabric suppliers are mills, distributors, jobbers, and fabric stores. Very little fabric is actually sold by a retail venue. The one exception would be quilting fabrics. Most fabric is produced for use in clothing and home decorating by manufacturers. There are advantages and disadvantages in dealing with each type of supplier.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Operate within your means!</span></i></b></span><span style="color: blue;"> </span></div>The last bit of advice and probably the most important that I can pass on to you as you start your apparel company is to not get over extended. Only buy enough fabric and supplies for your current circumstances, business model, and demand. I have seen it more than once that a up and coming business buys too much inventory, and the line doesn’t sell as well as expected. As a result there is no money to continue onto the next line, because all the money is in their unwanted inventory. Excess inventory can be the anchor preventing you from moving forward and succeeding. In some horrible events, I’ve had to buy designers' inventories at closeout prices, and they take a huge hit to their profitability. Under no circumstances should you buy larger quantities of yardage if you don’t have orders. Also, make sure to keep a reserve of money as well to get you through the lean months. Make sure to budget money to fund a campaign to promote your line. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Different sources for fabrics:</span></i></b></span><span style="color: blue;"> </span></div><span style="color: blue;">Textile Mill</span>: A textile mill is a manufacturing plant where textiles are created, dyed, or finished. Textile mills can be found in operation all over the world, although only 5% of the textiles are created within the United States. At a textile mill, raw materials for textiles are turned into thread which than are woven or knitted to make textiles. Many mills specialize in a particular type of raw material such as silk, wool, polyester, cotton, rayon, nylon, acrylic, or blends of these fibers. They are either woven or knitted into a particular construction. The mill will also include facilities for cleaning, processing, finishing the raw material. These fabrics will also be processed by being dyed, printed, or embroidered. These finished fabrics are than sold to the public, clothing manufacturers, converters, or fabric stores.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">PRO’s: </span>Mill direct pricing. Custom colors. Own the artwork. Fabric availability. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">CON’s</span>: Pay up front. Large minimums. Customs. Duties. Freight Forwarders. Little recourse for damages. Foreign countries. Language barriers. Connections. Lack of direct control or contact. Trademark/copyright infringement issues. Limited Selection of material. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="589" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Fabric Distributor/Converter:</span> These are wholesale fabric converters or distribution companies. This basically means the company buys fabric collections from several different mills based on type, construction, fiber, patterns and colors. They may have artists on staff that create a print or pattern stories to be printed by a mill. The fabric is then sent to their warehouse which is then sold to fabric stores, businesses, or clothing manufacturers thru sales representatives, fabric trade shows, or visiting their show rooms.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">PRO’s:</span> No importing hassles. US based representation. Smaller minimums than mill. Quick delivery times.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">CON’s</span>: Limited collection selection. Back orders. No fabric in stock. Higher prices than mills. No fabric or pattern exclusivity.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="586" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Fabric Jobber:</span> A jobber is a fabric reseller who buys over-runs, odd lots, closeouts, workroom leftovers, and discontinued collections from converters. There are also jobbers who only deal in seconds and damaged fabrics. There is a market for every type of textile. So you’ll need to ask what condition the fabric is in when you buy it. When working with a jobber, always ask if the fabric is firsts or seconds (firsts being the best and cleanest, while seconds have damaged areas that you need to work around). Fabric jobbers sell goods to individuals, independent designers, small manufacturers and fabric stores. Jobbers generally have very small minimums. There is usually nothing wrong with doing business with a jobber. They buy their fabrics from legitimate sources and can save you a lot of money in acquiring your fabrics. </div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="586" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="586" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Jobbers get their fabric from several sources. Knowing where they get their fabrics will elevate some apprehension in doing business with them. A jobber will buy and sell fabrics bought from “odd lots”. These can be fabrics that a show room, manufacturer, or cut-and-sew operation has in stock but no longer needs. Reasons for this excess can include out of season goods, canceled orders, sample yardage from the mill, or they over calculated their yardage needs. These are generally one of a kind rolls that are left over’s due to these various reasons, or they can be yardage ranging from 3 yards to hundreds even thousands of yards. There is nothing wrong with this fabric. It simply was not needed. When apparel manufacturers finish cutting and sewing, they invariably end up with extra fabric. It is impossible for them to accurately estimate their yardage needs. Manufacturers sell this surplus fabric to fabric jobbers. A jobber may also buy and sell mill ends, also called over-runs. These kinds of fabrics come from textile mills or clothing manufacturers. Over-runs are the leftover goods that a fabric mill produces for which they don’t have any orders or the buyer ended up canceling their order before delivery of the goods. In other words, mill ends are excess fabric inventory over and above that for which they had orders. Jobbers sometimes will pick up their lots when a distributor cleans out their sample department. These pieces are generally 5 to 60 yard cuts of their previous seasons fabric collections.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="587" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The price advantage you’ll get when working with a jobber can be substantial. When the jobbers sells their fabric, they put their markup on the below-wholesale close out price paid from their source. Even with this markup, the price should be below the original wholesale fabric price set from the distrubutor or mill. It is here where the increased profit can benefit you as a start up designers. If you price your garments on what the original cost of the fabric would be, you’ve got a built in profit margin. Or you could take this savings and reduce your garments' retail prices to be more economically and competitively priced.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">PRO’s:</span> Lower prices than mills and converters. Quick delivery. No importing hassles. US based. Smaller operations. One on one service. No minimum orders. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">CON’s:</span> Limited inventory. May sell Seconds. Limited selection depending on jobber size. No inventory consistency.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><div style="color: red; text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">We are a jobber in addition to being a distributor for many mills and convertors. <br />
<span style="font-size: small;">As a result we are able to offer competitive prices and low minimums for our customers. We also have a greater range of products to offer. </span></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></b></div></div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="590" style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Of course, if you are going to work with a jobber or distributor, I would recommend Vogue Fabrics Warehouse/ www.WholesaleFabricsStore.com as your source. Not only are we one of the only Chicago based jobbing operations, but we work directly with hundreds of different jobbers, distributors, mills, and convertors to supply our stores, websites, catalogs, and wholesale warehouse with top quality fabrics. We are able to supply yardages in a retail and wholesale quantity, and have all of the supplies, interfacing, linings, trims, sewing notions, and elastics you’ll need to complete your line. As a result, we are like a supercharged jobber. You may pay a little bit more for continuity on some fabrics, but you’ll be able to get all of your textile needs at one place. We have a library of hundreds of available fabrics from most of the converters in the country. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; text-align: right;"><u><i><b>Remember, not all suppliers are created equal.</b></i></u></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="574" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I will not go completely into other aspects of becoming a fashion designer. There are many other resources and articles that have more knowledge and understanding of other facets of this business. Some of the websites, books, and articles I have found helpful and informational are;</div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="575" style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="561" style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.fashion-incubator.com/">http://www.fashion-incubator.com/</a></div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="562" style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a closure_uid_mfekzg="576" href="http://chicagofashionfoundation.com/">http://chicagofashionfoundation.com/</a></div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="512" style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.aibi.com/pages/index.html">http://www.aibi.com/pages/index.html</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.singleneedledesign.com/index.html">http://www.singleneedledesign.com/index.html</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.businessoffashion.com/2007/03/the-business-of-fashion-basics-2-what-is-a-business-plan-for-and-how-do-i-go-about-writing-it.html">http://www.businessoffashion.com/2007/03/the-business-of-fashion-basics-2-what-is-a-business-plan-for-and-how-do-i-go-about-writing-it.html</a></div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="513" style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.wwd.com/fashion-resources/fashion-dictionary/">http://www.wwd.com/fashion-resources/fashion-dictionary/</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Sewn-Product-Manufacturing/dp/0966320840">http://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Sewn-Product-Manufacturing/dp/0966320840</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Design-Synergy-Apparel-Development/dp/1563675560">http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Design-Synergy-Apparel-Development/dp/1563675560</a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><div style="color: red;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Putting it all together.</span></i></b></span><span style="color: red;"></span></div>You've got the venue, pattern, and fabric. Now you need to create product. There are many online sources that list or promote different cut and sew operations located in and around the Chicago area. We have work with and recommend:<br />
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<u>Y S Apparel</u>, 3701 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60613-3553<br />
<u><a href="http://www.gilsewing.com/index.php?pg=1">Gil Sewing Corp</a></u>.,3500 N. Kostner Ave., Chicago, IL 60641<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">To find other's I recommend looking at the following</span> <a href="http://www.allbusiness.com/companyindex/Illinois/Chicago/Cut_and_Sew_Apparel_Mfg/2EAE25E586AEB022072A7C9641CE7DD9-1.html">website</a>.</div><div closure_uid_mfekzg="533" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Finally, I highly recommend the HBO documentary about the textile industry called <a href="http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/schmatta-rags-to-riches-to-rags/index.html">Schmatta </a>.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I hope this essay has been somewhat informative. My ultimate goal is to increase your knowledge base. By making you a smarter buyer, you’ll be more successful. By being more successful the home sewing, apparel manufacturing, and textile industry will continue to survive and thrive. I will continue to revise and update this essay as my education and knowledge increases, stay tune for updates and revisions. If you wish to continue the dialogue I encourage you to contact me on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/VogueFabrics">facebook page</a>. Good luck.<br />
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<div style="text-align: right;"><b><i>Sean Sussman</i></b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b><i>Owner/Buyer for Vogue Fabrics, Inc.</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><strong><em>Copyright 2011 </em></strong></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-35638312436680670972011-07-23T18:41:00.000-05:002011-07-23T18:41:59.876-05:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FNj27X1QQCY/TitYIeydxJI/AAAAAAAAAH8/SBZdXH9KZvg/s1600/gauze-lady.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FNj27X1QQCY/TitYIeydxJI/AAAAAAAAAH8/SBZdXH9KZvg/s200/gauze-lady.jpg" width="132" /></span></b></a><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Thank you</span></i></b></span> to <a href="http://www.singleneedledesign.com/about.html">Maria Farhatt</a><a href="http://www.singleneedledesign.com/about.html"> and Jenna Compton</a> from <b><a href="http://www.singleneedledesign.com/index.html">SingleNeedle</a></b> for their recent post interviewing Sean Sussman, one of the owners of <a href="http://myvoguefabrics.com/index.html">Vogue Fabrics</a>, as well as Vogue Fabrics' primary buyer. SingleNeedle is a new design and apparel resource service in the Chicago area providing information to fashion designers. Vogue Fabrics is proud to be featured as a resource for <a href="http://www.wholesalefabricsstore.com/"><b>wholesale</b></a> fabrics, notions and trims to the Chicago fashion industry.</span></span><br />
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</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is a link to their blogpost: <a href="http://www.singleneedledesign.com/2/post/2011/07/vogue-fabrics-a-chicago-fashion-veteran.html%20">Bootstrap</a></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vogue Fabrics offers "wholesale to the public" on two sites:</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://voguefabricsstore.com/">VogueFabricsStore.com</a></span> & <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://wholesalefabricsstore.com/">WholesaleFabricsStore.com</a></span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The former offers wholesale and retail, while the latter is exclusively wholesale for quicker browsing and special novelty options. If you are a start-up designer, or you are opening a fabric store, and you would like to get started shopping with Vogue Fabrics, contact <b style="color: purple;"><a href="mailto:Sean@WholesaleFabricsStore.com">Sean@WholesaleFabricsStore.com</a></b> for more information, or just visit our sites.</span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-13221618961169660152011-06-29T20:43:00.002-05:002011-06-29T21:45:35.259-05:00Fashion Construction Riddle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">What <b style="background-color: cyan;"><i>steels</i></b> fashion <i style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></i><br />
From <b style="color: magenta; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bridal</b> to <span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Couture</span>, </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: yellow; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Anime</span> to <b><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Steampunk</span></span></b>,</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><a href="http://voguefabricsstore.com/">VogueFabricsStore.com</a> carries an exciting selection of corset supplies from bones to busks, hoopsteel to tips and everything in-between. </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here are handy links to get your started on your journey:</span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Corset-Making-Supplies/">Corset Supply Section</a></span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Rye-And-Ginger-Kits-Corsets-Made-Easy/">Rye and Ginger Kits - Underbust Corsets pre-cut for quick assembly</a></span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Historical-Reenactor-and-Costume-Section/">Historical Reenactment and Costuming Section</a></span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Bridal-Fabric-Laces-Headpieces-and-Accessories/">Bridal Section </a></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-73804364767966486682011-05-14T14:35:00.002-05:002011-05-18T10:22:11.024-05:00Coming in July: "It's Sew Easy"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://voguefabricsstore.com/asap/It%27s-Sew-Easy-logo-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://voguefabricsstore.com/asap/It%27s-Sew-Easy-logo-2.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><i><b><span id="goog_1088996645"></span><span id="goog_1088996646"></span>IT'S SEW EASY</b></i></span> is an exciting new show offering a novel approach to sewing. The focus is on contemporary style, not age. Each weekly episode features education that revolves around the experts. Designers from across the country share their expertise, showing easy ways to create great sewing projects without the stress of perfection. <b style="color: purple;">Vogue Fabrics is a proud sponsor of It's Sew Easy.</b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Projects are easy enough for beginners but creatively challenging to pique the interest of all sewing enthusiasts. Viewers will learn to create beautiful and professional looking garments and home decor. Vogue Fabrics will have many of the fabrics and instructions for viewers to download so you can sew along with the experts when you playback each episode on your DVR.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Show themes include: Accessories and Simple Sewing, Apparel Details and Embellishments, Simple Sewing- Easy Tricks, Make it Personal, Dress up Ready Made Home Decor, Garment Construction Tips, Patterns, Surface Embellishment, T-shirt Surgery, Fun Fabrics, Shop Your Closet - Restyling, Gifts, and Kids and Baby. </div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We are very excited to be a part of this new show. This show is to air in July. We will post what information we get from the shows producer. <b style="color: purple;"><i style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Stay Tuned.....</i></b></div><br />
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</div><div style="color: black;">If you see a class you want to take, you can click on it for full details, click the link to register on-line, and sync it to your mobile device calendar or your computer calendar so you never miss a date. </div><div style="color: black;">Enjoy!!!<br />
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</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KRXBrSeXllc/TWLDYL7LdQI/AAAAAAAAAHg/O8thIPkUtBU/s1600/WFS-logo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="68" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KRXBrSeXllc/TWLDYL7LdQI/AAAAAAAAAHg/O8thIPkUtBU/s200/WFS-logo.gif" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://wholesalefabricsstore.com/">WholesaleFabricsStore.com</a></span> features our basic, re-orderable fabrics, trims and notions, just like you see on <a href="http://voguefabricsstore.com/">VogueFabricsStore.com</a> in the Wholesale Section. What will make this unique will be:</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Special limited time collections at deep discounts of fabrics and novelty products.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Freight options for larger orders to business addresses.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Special order options for colors of fabrics we do not carry in our stores.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Special promotions for wholesale purchases.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Deeper discounts on larger quantities (coming soon).</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Expanded payment options such as Amazon Checkout, Google checkout, and Paypal. All in a one step checkout secured format.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://wholesalefabricsstore.com/">WholesaleFabricsStore.com</a> is open to businesses, schools, non-profit organizations, as well as the public. If you are a retail fabric store, day spa, church, sewing guild, costume shop, special event planner or anyone needing larger quantities at deeper discounts, try this site first for low prices and low minimums in a user-friendly format. <a href="http://www.wholesalefabricsstore.com/news.php#subscribe">Register your email for our special newsletter</a> from this site, which will be targeted to wholesale promotions, and will be different from our general email blasts.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SY5CXfL-FOA/TWLD1HOy0iI/AAAAAAAAAHo/yTqHTRG4LwI/s1600/VFS-logo-App.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SY5CXfL-FOA/TWLD1HOy0iI/AAAAAAAAAHo/yTqHTRG4LwI/s1600/VFS-logo-App.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://voguefabricsstore.com/">VogueFabricsStore.com</a></span> will still offers <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Wholesale/">wholesale prices to EVERYONE</a> on fabrics, trims and notions as well as retail quantities of items as well. When you need larger quantities of one item, but just a couple of small add-ons to complete the order, this site will have the most comprehensive collection of products. Follow our daily updates and get Discount Codes from our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/VogueFabrics">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/VogueFabrics">Twitter</a> pages. </div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: black;">Vogue Fabrics has been providing the best service and products to the sewing, craft, hospitality, fashion design, bridal, religious and philanthropic organizations since 1945. </span></b></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-164775525894732472010-12-09T11:46:00.001-06:002010-12-09T11:46:59.799-06:00Great Fabric for Holiday DecoratingWe are offering a great deal on this fabric for holiday decorating. Perfect for tablecovers, runners, swagging, tree skirts. Any thing you can think of to add that festive touch to your home or business. <br />
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