Raw Couture Fashion Show

SLCC Fashion Institute presents Raw Couture Saturday, April 17th at 7:30 pm in the Jeanne Wagner Theater. Come support the local talent. It will be a fabulous show.

Spring flowers

As I looked through the Spring 2010 fashion magazines, I found a common thread; textured neutrals. It is everywhere and every designer is doing it in their own way.

I decided to create my own texture out of these origami-like flowers. They will soon be tacked onto dress that I am making. In the mean time, I wanted to share this lovely bouquet.

Happy Easter Everyone

I just wanted to share these darling spring skirts that my talented mother made for my cute little nieces. I hope you all enjoyed the holiday!

A glimpse of stocking... Oh so shocking

My friend, Leena, clipped a newspaper article out of the Salt Lake Tribune and gave it to me at the beginning of this year. It inspired me to be more refined in my dress. The article reads, "Dressing down -- for the office, special occasions and even supposed black-tie affairs -- has been around so long that today's teenagers and 20-somethings are over it. Instead of embracing the sloppy look that society has come to expect from its youth, this generation takes pride in pulling its look together." (for the whole article go to http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14099117?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com) Don't get me wrong, I love my holey jeans and band t-shirts, but I feel like I'm an adult now, a real person with business cards, credentials, and everything. I need to look the part. So many people come into my store, look at the silks and say "Oh that is beautiful, but where would I wear it?" I say wear it to the grocery store, wear it to a soccer game, wear it to your dentist appointment. If you love it, just wear it. It is a shame that we don't "dress up" anymore. Less than 5 decades ago people wouldn't leave the house with out a hat, now if I wear a pill box hat around town I get a funny look. Anyway, in the article there was a picture of these fabulous stockings that I couldn't find anywhere so I made my own. I love them and trust me, I wear them.

Pattern Review

I have wonderful customers! One customer in particular is always inspiring me with her marvelous projects. I looked at her blog, blackcatdesigns.wordpress.com, for the first time today and I was blown away! From beautiful cable knit sweaters to elegant jewelry and fun spring skirts, Elizabeth is multi faceted in the creative and textile realms. Last year, Elizabeth was kind enough to give me Retro Butterick pattern #B4790. I have used it several times and plan on making more. It is super simple and fits great. I love it! Thanks Elizabeth.

Just a reminder

Textile basics

Dates and times: Thursday, March 18th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm & Thursday, March 25th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Objective: This workshop is designed to help designers and seamstresses that know what they are looking for in a fabric, but don't necessarily know the correct terminology.

Learn the difference between fiber content, weaves, and finishes.

Recognize fabrics by sight, touch and even smell.

Project: Collect and catalog over fifty different textile swatches

Instructor: Amy Royer is a local seamstress, designer, Apparel and Textiles graduate, fabric-aholic and owner of Yellow Bird Fabrics.

Cost: $50 (all materials included)

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

Thanks Mom!

My Mom is a wonderful woman and seamstress. She was the one who taught me to sew and continually inspires me with her creativity. She is always supportive of me and Yellow Bird Fabrics. She made me these "yellow bird" aprons for my birthday and I love them!