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B6995 IN BLYTHE ITALIAN VISCOSE

Blythe Italian Viscose combines a quiet, subtle warm toned painterly palette with a strong geometric design. Part grid, with elements of a plaid, this graphic print pairs well with Katherine’s shirt, B6995, which has strong graphic lines. Katherine is a master at cutting so the motifs line up and relate to each other. She cut each piece single thickness starting with the front, then the side backs so those horizontals line up, and the back so the motif is placed randomly.

This is a drapey viscose with a soft liquid drape. To stabilize it when cutting, try this tip:
Cut slippery, soft, or wobbly fabrics using paper. Lay down a layer of paper on the cutting table, and trim, (tear, pull threads), on the fabric ends so they are straight, at right angles to the other edge. This assures that you can line up the grain of the fabric with the edges of the paper. Place the fabric on top, smoothing so the grain is straight...this is key! Then pin the pattern through all layers and cut through all layers. The bottom paper layer keeps the soft fabric from shifting as you cut and allows you to move and mark the pieces without distorting the fabric.

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liberty collage

Using Katherine's design B6877, we combined 3 harmonious Liberty prints: Tennant, Beckinsdale, and Kaleidoscope, which has the effect of creating a new fabric. Liberty prints are fun to pair together; the trick is to look for colors, patterns and scale that relate but don't necessarily match perfectly - a bit of contrast is part of the secret. This design is perfect for pattern play or color blocking, and is also a standout in a solid color.

LIBERTY FABRICS

V8975 IN JENNIE MAE

Marcy says, ' This is one of my favorite patterns, fun to make and wear, love love love the deep pockets!. A knit is a must for the top which is like a t-shirt, but you could also use a woven. Here, we used a cotton knit, Jennie Mae a rich purple toned floral from our Danish Knits Collection.'

The studio name for this pattern is the Puzzle Dress, check out my V8975 Puzzle Dress blog for more sewing and design tips and details.'

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Vogue 1860 in Hedy Blue Danish Cotton/Spandex Knit

Marcy says, 'This flattering dress skims the bust and hips, is perfect in the weight of any of the fabrics in our Danish Knits Collection, either print or solid. (Makes a great little black dress too). Adjust the pattern for your bust, waist and finished length. The asymmetrical seaming adds dimensional details. If you don't want to go sleeveless, the pattern includes a fitted little ¾ sleeve scoop neck t-shirt to make in a knit or mesh or lace.'

Marcy says, 'Pairing Esther Rose, a feminine modern-retro print with an airy sculptured shape reminds me of the line from the Joni Mitchell song "...All those Pagliacci summer frocks".

B6784 in Esther Rose Danish Cotton knit

Danish Fabrics

V1959 IN JOSEPHINA DANISH VISCOSE

Josephina is a sophisticated botanical digitally printed on impeccable quality viscose with a sumptuous weight and drape, impeccable quality produced in Denmark. Marcy's design, V1959 is a flattering shape that can stand on its own or make a perfect layering piece - and works well in either a knit or woven. Annika, another Danish viscose, is used for the neck binding and sleeve facing.

Danish Collection

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