FABRIQUE FABRICS REMNANT CHALLENGE

VEST: BROWN HEMP SILVER HORSE 

Lora Simonds, owner of Fabrique Fabrics, would have wonderful sewing contests and challenges, and her store was heaven to me.  They have every kind of fabric I could want not to mention the accessories (from antique buttons to books on pattern making).  Best of all Lora taught sewing classes!  Unfortunately, we moved to another state and I could not commute for classes.

My first sewing project (in more years than I like to admit) was to be a vest with a collar.  When I got to the collar there were no markings on the pattern and the instructions had no pictures just the words now do the collar.  I forgot so much since sewing classes in school!  The next day I was enrolled in her sewing class to finish my vest.

The remnant challenge was so much fun because we had to register our “remnant” purchase at her store, we had a completion date, and then the projects were judged.  We were judged on original design, construction, etc.  There were all kinds of prizes and a party.  I did not win but I think my vest had the least waste!  It took losing a few pounds to get the pattern to fit the fabric!

The vest is made of hemp, hand painted, and the lining is a beautiful silver on silver silk.  I designed the vest pattern.

Keep sewin’

Sandy

Fabrique Fashion Fabrics Lora Simonds, Owner

3801 West President George Bush Highway Plano, TX 75075