Cool Fabrics from Japan

More new fabric in the shop. These are Japanese cotton lawn, from @lecien_fabrics - from the Memoire a Paris line. Swipe to see the details of each fabric. I'm a huge fan of lawn for garments, and I know they work for quilting as well. . . . #lecienfabrics #lecien #japanesefabric #cottonlawn #lawncotton #memoireaparis #urbansewfabricshop

I've been working on a couple of bags - I just completed this one and realized Julia was wearing the perfect shirt to model! This is the Cora Handbag pattern from @sotakhandmade - you dont see this pattern made up on IG too much...but, I may have found exactly the type of bag I like to carry. Two exterior pockets, two interior, good and sturdy with flex foam interfacing. This fabric is a whimsical Paris street map, from the Sewing Trip collection from Kokka fabric...conveniently located in the shop! Swipe to see a close up of the fabric. . . . #corahandbag #sotakpatterns #sotakhandmade #bagineer #handmadebag #bagmaker #japanesefabric #kokkafabric #sewingtripfabric #sewingtrip #urbansewfabricshop

I made a couple of wallets - one has already been gifted to my daughter. This is the Pearl Wallet pattern from Swoon. The main fabric is Japanese fabric from Westex - available in the shop! . . . #swoonpatterns #swoonpearl #bagineer #bagmaker #japanesefabric #westex #westexfabric #corkfabric #handmadewallet

Some more new arrivals to the shop....these are gorgeous cotton lawns from @rubystarsociety - the lawn is so soft - perfect for both garments and quilting. Trust me, I'll be snagging some of these for my own projects! . . . #rubystarsociety #modafabrics #showmethemoda #cottonlawn #urbansewfabricshop

Some new bolts of fabric recently arrived to the shop. More cats (I can't get enough!) from Yuwa fabric designed by @sobakasu_kids - I love them all! . . . #japanesefabric #yuwafabric #sobakasu_kids #sobakasukids #catfabric #urbansewfabricshop

Didn't expect to be on such a long sewing hiatus...long story, but I finally got a chance today to sew. This is an Oliver and S Class Picnic top in Kokka double gauze. One of my favorite, most used patterns. And, double gauze is just yummy. . . . #oliverands #classpicnictop #kokkafabric #kokkadoublegauze #japanesefabric #doublegauze #urbansewfabricshop #sewingforkids #sewingforgirls

My older daughter....off to a wedding with a Nina Wristlet I made her! The fabric is an older line from @cloud9fabrics that I still love! . . #sotakpatterns #sotakhandmade #ninawristlet #cloud9fabrics #bagineer #handmadepouch #urbansewfabricshop

So....panties, undies, knickers, bloomers....whatever you call them, it's in your interest to make them...if you have bins of leftover knit fabric that you've been hoarding away (like me!). This is the Pixie pattern from @simplelifepatterns - I tried all versions to see which worked best for my kid. As it turns out, she liked the "briefs" version best. Also, I recommend you look on Etsy and buy foldover elastic in bulk...as opposed to those little packages at the big box fabric store. I seriously will never buy my kid undies again! . . #slpcopixie #sewistsofinstagram #sewingforkids #sewingforgirls #handmadeundies #handmadepanties #slpco

One more Annex Double Zip pouch using Japanese fabric from the shop. I may now be addicted to this pattern.... . . . #annexdoublezipboxpouch #sewsweetnesspattern #sewsweetness #kokkafabric #japanesefabric #urbansewfabricshop #bagineer #bagmaker #handmadepouch

I tried a new pattern, with fabric from the shop that I couldn't resist. This is the Annex Double Zip Box Pouch, from @sewsweetness - super-interesting construction...fun to sew! Cork fabric which we will have on the site soon, as soon as we sort out the mailing! This handle was my first time sewing with cork...used a regular needle, longer stitch length. Definitely adds a nice touch. . . #annexdoublezipboxpouch #sewsweetnesspattern #kokkafabric #japanesefabric #urbansewfabricshop #bagineer #bagmaker #corkfabric