We're back! And today we're talking about the fabric swirl.
You’ve probably noticed the way I like to swirl the fabrics when I take photos for our shop and emails. It looks pretty to show the fabrics this way, but there are other, more practical reasons why I do this!
The first reason is drape. A crisp fabric will stand up by itself, while a soft, draping fabric will fall in softer folds.
Compare the crisp pink linen fabric above to the drapey green fabric below. Notice how the linen holds itself up, while the green fabric puddles.
The next reason is to give you a better idea of what the fabric will look like when you're wearing it. Fabric never hangs perfectly flat on the body, so a flat photo doesn't help much.
Twisting, swirling, or creating folds changes the way the fabric reflects light, so you can see what it would look like draped over a body, like the velvet below.
Every Tuesday we share projects from Treadle Yard Goods employees (a.k.a. The Treadlettes) and our customers and fans!
Treadle student Rachael made this beautiful Christmas stocking with batik patchwork and free-motion quilting. A perfect addition to a handmade holiday!
Every Tuesday we share projects from Treadle Yard Goods employees (a.k.a. The Treadlettes) and our customers and fans!
Check out this cute outfit Char made in class! A whole ensemble of handmade!
The top is the Melilot shirt from Deer and Doe, made in a speckled linen blend with vintage pink mother-of-pearl buttons.
The pants are Sew Liberated Cosecha pants.
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Every Tuesday we share projects from Treadle Yard Goods employees (a.k.a. The Treadlettes) and our customers and fans!
A Treadle customer came in recently and shared these adorable little friends she sewed with our wool felt!
They're based on characters from The Wind in the Willows, from the patterns in this charming book by Cynthia Treen.
Every Tuesday we share projects from Treadle Yard Goods employees (a.k.a. The Treadlettes) and our customers and fans!
Melissa put together this quick and adorable kit!
Made from super-soft Cuddle fabrics, this plush blanket and book set is a kid favorite! Snuggle up with the cozy blankie while you read this soft book to your favorite toddlers!
Every Tuesday we share projects from Treadle Yard Goods employees (a.k.a. The Treadlettes) and our customers and fans!
Julie recently completed this Regalia Blouse in an amazing yellow clip dot lawn. The light, almost sheer fabric was a little tricky to work with, especially in all the tiny details, but we think the result is well worth it!
