Amy Pow Pow: January 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

perhaps the last woolens of this season

We just got these wool skirt lengths. They are all about 1 yard by 60" wide for $12

Burgundy wool herringbone 60" wide $24.95

Tan and brown wool tweed 60" wide $24.95

Taupe and navy wool houndstooth 60" wide $24.95

Monday, January 30, 2012

February 2012 Classes

Pencil Skirt

Date and Time: Monday, February 6th and continued on Monday, February 13th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Have the confidence to break free of using patterns. Create a simple and elegant skirt that is custom fit to your measurements.

Cost: $50 + the cost of materials

Materials: You will need a zipper and 1 yard of 60" wide prewashed woven fabric for a knee length skirt. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric or for longer or fuller skirts.

Knit Skirt

Date and time: Monday, February 27th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Have the confidence to break free of using patterns. Create a simple and elegant skirt that is custom fit to your measurements.

Cost: $30 + the cost of materials

Materials: You will need 1 yard of 60" wide prewashed knit fabric for a knee length skirt. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric or for longer or fuller skirts.

Baby Jumper Dress

Date and time: Tuesday, February 7th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Create a cute and simple girl's jumper.

Cost: $30 + the cost of materials

Materials: You will need 3/4 yard of 60" or wide prewashed fabric. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric or for a toddler size.

Ballet Flat Slippers

Date and time: Tuesday, February 28th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Learn to make a comfy pair of shoes.

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Using Commercial Patterns

Date and time: Wednesday, February 8th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Learn how to translate pattern guides and adjust sizes on commercial patterns.

Cost: $30 (all materials included)

Flat Pattern Design: Using Slopers

Date and time: Wednesday, February 15th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Learn how to use slopers to alter commercial patterns.

Cost: $30 (all materials included)

Flat Pattern Design; Bodice Sloper

Date and time: Wednesday, February 22nd and continued on Wednesday, February 29th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Create a bodice sloper from your own measurements. This will help you to understand how to alter patterns, how to make your own patterns, and how to pattern a dart.

Cost: $50 (all materials included)

Knits for Beginners

Date and Time: Thursday, February 9th and continued on Thursday, February 16th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: For those who are just learning to sew with knits, broaden your knowledge by:

Learning basic types of knit fabrics

Discussing what projects can be made with knits

Using a serger and practicing basic finishing techniques

Project: A basic t-shirt, the building block for all knit projects

Cost: $50 + the cost of materials

Materials: You will need 1 yard of 60" wide prewashed knit for a short sleeve t-shirt. You will need 1 1/2 yards for a long sleeve t-shirt.

Sewing machines and supplies will be provided. We encourage those with sewing machines to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.

For classes that do not include your materials, you may bring your own or you may purchase them from Yellow Bird Fabrics and receive 20% off.

If you are interested in taking any of these classes or for information on private lessons email us at yellowbirdfabricsclasses@gmail.com, give us a call at 801-466-3110, or come see us at Yellow Bird Fabrics 2828 E. 3300 S. SLC, UT.

Laces are here!

Ivory double edge scallop Chantilly lace 58" wide $59.95

Ivory double edge scallop Chantilly lace 60" wide $59.95

Ivory double edge scallop Alencon lace 56" wide $49.95

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Happy Birthday Leena!

Hope it was a great day! Thanks for all you do for me and Yellow Bird Fabrics. We love you!

Not quite spring

It's that time of year when I want to buy fun and bright spring fabrics. Then I look outside, shiver, then think to myself, "maybe I'll make something in wool." Well, since I couldn't make up my mind on which season to buy for, I got a little of everything in today's fabric delivery. Linen, cotton, wool, you can decide.

Natural colored linen and lycra with white pinstripe 48" wide $12.95

Plum cotton denim 60" wide $9.95

Plaid cotton 60"wide $9.95

Plaid wool challis 48" wide $24.95

Loden green wool melton 60" wide $29.95

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Bridal fabrics are arriving daily

Here is what has come in this week:

Off white silk chiffon embroidered rosette 42" wide $99.95 IT'S GORGEOUS!

White guipure lace 36" wide $49.95

Off white silk dupioni 45"wide $19.95

Off white silk shantung 54"wide $29.95

Off white silk crepe de chine 54"wide $29.95

Not getting married? That's okay. We got in some beautiful silks just for you.

Black and white silk charmuse 45"wide $24.95

Blue and white silk charmuse 45"wide $24.95

Brown and off white silk crepe de chine 45"wide $24.95

Taupe silk charmuse 54"wide $29.95

Black, tan, turquoise and white silk crepe de chine circular striped panel 45"wide $24.95

Black silk crepe de chine 54"wide $29.95

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Colette Patterns

My friend, Elizabeth, brought a wonderful pattern into the shop the other day. It was a feminine dress that I would actually want to wear. It looked to be well designed and the pattern guide was extremely well thought out. I was thrilled to see such an inspiring pattern. I immediately sat down and ordered almost all of the Colette Pattern line.

Here they are! I am excited to sew one up!

Is there something that you would like us to sell here at Yellow Bird Fabrics? Please let us know. Leave a comment and tell us about your favorite sewing products.