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What does this fabric want to be when it grows up? Now taking applications :)
EveS   Intermediate MI USA Member since 11/26/06 Posts: 2700	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/12/11 12:46 PM photo I have this beautiful fabric that should not have to become stash!! It's labeled as a cotton shirting and might be the yummiest fabric I've ever owned. It's lightweight, semi-sheer, and has a beautiful drape. It's not cheap. Even though it's supposed to be cotton, it really feels like silk, so I don't want to have to line it...I want to roll around in it 27/4! I have 2 yds and it's 60" wide. For scale, that is a yard stick in the photo. I usually get inspired by pretty fabrics, but I'm totally stymied on what direction to take this (and due to what it would cost to replace, redo's are NOT an option). So, dear fabric connoisseurs, please inspire me!! FWIW, my Burda collection goes back to 2006, with lots of intermittent issues prior to that. Thanks for playing!! Eve -- Edited on 6/12/11 12:47 PM -- ------ People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it - Chinese proverb
Vibekeinyork Intermediate Member since 7/11/06 Posts: 838	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/12/11 12:52 PM How delicious! It told me it wanted to be a simple tunic top, long sleeved.
Michelle L   Intermediate MO USA Member since 1/20/08 Posts: 1293	Login to reply to this post In reply to Vibekeinyork Like this post Date: 6/12/11 1:03 PM I agree. A tunic would be great. ------ Michelle http://cheapandpicky.blogspot.com/
MNBarb   Intermediate MN USA Member since 4/3/10 Posts: 1521	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/12/11 1:04 PM This, Burda Tunic , is the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the fabric. It is beautiful and I wouldn't want to cut it into lots of small pieces. ------ Barb "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Thomas Edison "I not only use all the brains I have, but all I can borrow." Woodrow Wilson
Acient3   Intermediate NJ USA Member since 1/26/07 Posts: 196	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/12/11 1:07 PM I don't know how you feel about summer dresses but burda2-2011 has a dress ,very cute, page 7, It says 2.25 yards but you have 60 inch so I would think you could make that, If you like dresses. The fabric is beautiful. ------ My goal this year is to use yardage up, and make a winter swing coat. Learn more sewing techiques, join more contests
MarinaVK   Advanced NY USA Member since 9/19/09 Posts: 146	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/12/11 1:35 PM What about a shirt dress? -- Edited on 6/12/11 1:35 PM -- ------ My blog: http://frabjous-fashion.blogspot.com What I am working on now: one couture garment a month for my Burdastyle Couture Wardrobe Challenge at burdastyle.com
ConnieBJ   Advanced ON CANADA Member since 12/31/03 Posts: 1852 Contest Committee	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/12/11 1:36 PM Oh me- me- me- let me chime in! This Vogue. It wants to be Vogue 8504. I just finished it last week- no review yet. It has an asymetrical neckline, and hem. I left off the facings and did a silk organza bias instead. The pants are great too! ------ Connie Bontje http://www.couturesmith.com Twitter: Couturesmith Facebook: Connie Bontje Desperately trying to keep ahead of my pattern, fabric and dressform collection!
JillyBe Intermediate CA USA Member since 1/20/10 Posts: 3194	Login to reply to this post In reply to ConnieBJ Like this post Date: 6/12/11 1:51 PM Yum! I like Connie's choice! I have a couple of similar fabrics that haven't known what they want to be, & I don't really consider myself a tunic person. This pattern, however....well, it's coming my way the minute I find it on sale! ------ http://jillybejoyful.blogspot.com/ a blog about creativity, sewing, vintage sewing machines, and...... life :)
dfr2010   Advanced Beginner TN USA Member since 3/27/10 Posts: 1776	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/12/11 2:23 PM With that lovely *large* print, I vote for something with the bare minimum of seams, and at least knee-length if a top/dress. Consider this a vote for a simple long tunic. ------ I don't really make mistakes ... I create "learning opportunities"! Murphy says: The better you match the thread to the fabric, the more likely you will need to rip some stitches out! I spend more quality time with my seamripper than I like ... Yes, I DO love fabric!! Happy owner of a band of Brothers: LX-3125, CS-770, CE5500 PRW, a PE-770 emb ... and now Kenmore 158.18032 and 148.12190 Blogging my "learning opportunites" at http://sewingmissadventure.blogspot.com/
chelsy21   Intermediate MO USA Member since 9/2/03 Posts: 426	Login to reply to this post In reply to EveS Like this post Date: 6/12/11 2:38 PM Where did you purchase this lovely fabric? Is it still available? Please, give details!

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