European Fabrics

What's red and white? Pink.

I love Oilily clothes! I know I'm not alone here. After many years of desire I have finally located some amazing Oilily and the like fabrics.

Look at this Kenzo velvet!

And this Oilily velvet.

They are mine, all mine!

I have been playing with different ideas about what to make with them. Perhaps the 8th Avenue skirt from the last post with some red trim?

Or this long trouser skirt (skort?).

Or this version with red peak-a-boo pleats?

Want to know where to get fabric like this? Try this German site or Dots n' stripes here in the UK. In the States try, The Fabric Fairy, Bunte fabrics or Sew Euro.

I'm ever so busy with the sewing. I'll take some good pictures this week to show and tell.

Today's Inspiration: Kayla Kennington's website. It's not quite finished yet but check out this page for an example of the way she reworks one pattern in many different fabrics. I love her simple shapes.

Likes: Cotton flannel. I saw so many beautiful plaids in the fabric shops in Canada but didn't buy. Now I crave its coziness and can't get me none.

Comments

[susan]

oh oh yes, oilily is THE best! tell me what colorways you want in the flannel... i think i can score you some if you would like it...
can't wait to see your lovely work done!

[Romi]

I love the long skort. The fabric is so wonderful, and the simplicity of that design really showcases it.

[angeljoy]

Love oilily! I find them a bit pricey. But drool over them nonetheless. Love your designs!

[Cheryl]

Okay, I am totally swooning over that Kenzo velvet. Gorgeous! I love the designs you've come up with. I esp love the peek-a-boo pleat. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who designs on the computer before cutting beloved fabric.

[Joanie]

Juju those are such gorgeous fabrics, thanks for the tips on where to get them. I especially lovethe Kenzo colours!

[Deanna]

I love love love that Kenzo velvet fabric. I know my sister Laurie would love it too.

Have a great day,
Deanna :)

[Kate Cavendish]

I am so wildly happy to have discovered these fabric shops! Thanks so much!!! I've just ordered some wonderful European fabric from the Fabric Fairy and cannot wait to make something with it.

And yes, Oilily is beautiful: my daughters wore their clothing when they were infants. I remember browsing in the Oilily shop when I lived in Montreal and swooning over the beautiful fabrics. So glad you are blogging again; you were missed.

[Ruth]

Wonderful fabrics, love the skirt or should I say skort? Dot's n stripes are a great company, swift postage when post not on strike!

[judypatooote]

I found you on Artful Blogging by Somerset Studio....that is my favorite book.....every Somerset book....I have been blogging for several years, but just started quilting....I am taking a wool quilting class....but my favorite material is the soft flannel from my favorite quilt shop.... Enough about me, just want you to know that I love your sight and I am going to look into typepad....I know several of my blogging friends have turned to typepad... the creative ones anyway....Your artical in Artful Blogging is wonderful, I'm so glad I found it. I will be back....thanks for sharing.....judy

[jen]

thanks for sharing! i' heading over to check otu the bliss.

[Sonnja]

I love that Kenzo velvet fabric.
Kind regards,

Sonnja, from the Netherlands

[Stephalicious]

I love those fabrics and the Oilily site and clothes are wonderful, I can't wait to see your finished outcomes :)

[Kristin Nicholas]

Oh my - I may have to indulge. Thanks so much for the links. I have always loved their fabrics but couldn't afford the clothes!

[Linda Harre]

I just wanted you to know.....so many times when my muse is dry and withered....I come to your blog and go through your pieces of artwork, journal pages and watercolors for inspiration! The freedom in your painting technique usually inspires me to purge forward! Thanks for all the inspiration I get from your work.......artfully, Linda

[sheree]

I have those same fabrics. ;) Can't wait to see what you create with them.

[mamamaakt]

I see you live in London. If you ever get to Amsterdam, definitly go to Alkmaar, a village not so far from Amsterdam. There you can find the overstock-fabric-store of Oilily. If you like Oilily that much, I 'm sure you 'll find things you like overthere!

[mamamaakt]

I see you live in London. If you ever get to Amsterdam, definitly go to Alkmaar, a village not so far from Amsterdam. There you can find the overstock-fabric-store of Oilily. If you like Oilily that much, I 'm sure you 'll find things you like overthere!

[Ravenhill]

What great fabrics! You are so lucky. I am drooling. Love to see what you make.

[Ellen Crimi-Trent]

Oh Yes Oilily is the best! I used to design children's wear in NYC and we would devour the catatlog! I always thought I would put them on my kids but my boys would never wear them. I still look at their stuff for design inspiration, it is a fun-filled colorful world.