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AllegroFabrics Newsletter

The crisp night air is a reminder that Fall is almost here!  AllegroFabrics has collected some very wonderful cotton collections and whimsical prints to help you welcome in the season. 
There are several pages of Halloween and Fall prints to inspire you to create lovely small home dec projects; a few pillows, a tablecloth, runners, and kids clothes.  Add the soft stretchy knits to the cottons for a new look.  Styles are funky and soft this year. 
This is the time to start your Holiday gift projects.  AllegroFabrics has patterns for bags, purses, shopping totes, doll clothes, aprons, and more.  Fabrics range from traditional motifs to whimsical prints and beautiful florals. 
Come check out the Sale fabrics for many good buys.
Use this discount at checkout for a 15% discount on your total purchase:
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Meadowsweet Fabric by Sandi Henderson
Skirt design by Gock's Frocks.
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See Meadowsweet HERE
See Gock's Frocks HERE

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Pink Fig Pattern Mod Girl Embellish Jeans and Purse Pattern teens!

This pattern was created with Teens in mind, but will work for all ages! Girls get out your old "favorite" pair of jeans and make them new again. OR buy a new pair and spice them up. Mix and match all of your favorite fabrics for endless possibilities. Have Fun!

This pattern includes instructions on how to embellish jeans and has a pattern and instructions for the purse! Makes a great project for Home Ec.

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See this pattern HERE
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Lots of tropical Hawaiian prints just came in!
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See this print HERE
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Name your favorite getaway destination with this print!
See it HERE

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Keiki surfers!
See it HERE

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Perfect for little boy Board Shorts!
See it HERE

HaruJuku Anime
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Japanese inspired character prints
see it HERE

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Rolly Polly Dolls
See it HERE
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Trans-Pacific Textiles Urban Anime Japanese Harajuku Fabric
See it HERE

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New from MODA designed by Lila Tueller
See it HERE

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Good looking Barnyard friends!
Just in time for the State Fair!
See it HERE

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Woodland Friends for Clothworks.
  These are some of the sweetest little owls ever.
See it HERE

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AllegroFabrics Newsletter

The Little Boutique Skirt
Skirts continue to remain a very hot item going into Fall and Winter.  I like to make them a little longer for the colder seasons, just below the knee.  With elastic waists, they are easily made to fit every body type.  At AllegroFabrics, Skirt patterns are the most sought-after of all.  I carry many of them from every company I can find.  From just a few patterns you can vary the style to make a whole wardrobe of skirts.  Add a ruffle, some trims, a little tulle, a contrasting band at the hem, a few pockets, and create your own design.  Patchwork skirts and stripwork skirts are great to make using some of those left overs from other projects. 
Send those little girls off to the playground with leggings under their skirts...keep them warm, even when it is cold out.  Knit leggings are very easy to make.  AllegroFabrics carries dozens of bolts of knits and some leggings patterns that have just one side seam...Free sheet of Sewing with Knits tips from Patty Young are included with all knit purchases.
Enjoy all of the inspiration with these pictures...
We are featuring Skirts and Owls this week.

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This very sweet little set by Kathy of StyleDesignStudio features a
pink owl fabric by MODA, called Love U by designer Deb Strain.  It comes in several different 
color ways with lots of coordinating prints.
See Love U HERE

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See more pictures of this cute Owl set HERE
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Three amazing skirt patterns:
Every pattern company has a several skirts to choose from,
and it was difficult to just feature a few.
Pair with leggings underneath and skirts are perfect all winter long!

Izzy and Ivy Addie Jo Skirt Pattern
Addie Jo from Izzy and Ivy
Great for starting seamstresses.
see it HERE
Pink Fig Nie
 Nie Skirt Pattern 2T-12Y
By Pink Fig, The Nie Nie skirt pattern

Size 2T to 12 Years

RUFFLES ~ need I say more?
This skirt features an elastic waistband for a comfy fit, 6 rows of girly-twirly ruffles, and whole lot of fun! Even the not so girly girls will want to try it on and give it a spin...it's just so irresistible! Each row of ruffles is attached to it's own strip to help with bulk and to create a soft layered affect.
See it HERE
Sew Baby Double Fun Reversible Skirt Pattern sizes 1-4
Sew Baby Double Fun Reversible Skirt Pattern sizes 1-4

Multisize pattern fits sizes 1 - 4 yrs. Which skirt do I want to wear today? This unique pattern makes a single skirt that is actually two skirts in one! The skirt is totally reversible for two great looks. There are endless possibilities with this pattern, so let your imagination soar. Try using different and interesting fabrics and trims. Vary the length of the skirt for different looks. This is a fun skirt to make in coordinating fabrics for sisters or friends. It is so quick to put together that you'll want to make several. Designed by Susan Huberty for SewBaby.

See it HERE
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Moda City Weekend JellyRoll Fabric Roll
New for AllegroFabrics....the jellyroll!
These are strips cut with a zigzag cutter.  They are 45 inches long and 2.5 inches wide.
This City Weekend collection has very kid friendly prints that Oliver and S pattern company and MODA collaborated on. 
I chose to carry these so you can make this Ruffle Joy skirt:

The bottom one...

Bridget & Lucy Ruffle Joy Skirt Pattern
Here is one made by LilyandEbony
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See the MODA City Weekend Jelly Roll HERE
See the Ruffle Joy Pattern by Bridget and Lucy HERE

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New from designer Pamela Mostek,

Avalon

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A new and wonderfully artistic owl collection from Tina Givens for Free Spirit,

This is called Opal Owl.  One print has his little house, too!

See it HERE

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I love this collection for Holiday clothes!

I can see a few very wonderful skirts made with this!

It will look great made up in any of the featured skirt patterns...

See it HERE

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All About Knits!
This AllegroFabrics newsletter is all about knits, patterns for knits, some special inspiration to enhance your creativity and especially tips and tutorials from Patty Young on how to work with knits.
Patty has created 5 short videos demonstrating different techniques for hemming knits.  You don't need a serger for some, and you don't need a fancy sewing machine, either.  Look further to find some pictures of samples made with Michael Miller knits.  These fabrics are all cotton, interlock knit, 60 inches wide.  They are nice and heavy and very soft.  Pre washing is required before cutting, since these knits will shrink more than cotton quilting fabric.  They are perfect for making comfy back to school clothing.  Start with a pair of easy to make leggings and hem them using one of the tutorials.  Knits are actually easier to sew than cotton wovens.
AllegroFabrics has 3 pages of knit fabrics currently in stock and the best prices when you use the 15% off discount code:  15shopnow
Here are links to the tutorials:

Hemming Techniques for Knits 1 - Coverstitch
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Hemming Techniques for Knits 2 - Rolled Hem
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Hemming Techniques for Knits 3 - Lettuce Edge
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Hemming Techniques for Knits 4 - faux coverstitch
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Hemming Techniques for Knits 5 - Zig Zag
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Many thanks to Patty Young for these links!
Allegro Fabrics on-line fabric store sells boutique and designer quality quilting fabric and sewing fabrics for fashion and home use. All fabic is all cotton, perfect for quilt making and clothing design. We carry prints in stripes, polka dots, novelty items, traditional scrolls, paisley, damask, holiday fabrics.  Designer fabrics are our specialty.  You can find collections from  Heather Ross, Heather Bailey, Jennifer Paganelli, Tina Givens, Sandi Henderson, Lila Tueller, Patty Young, Annette Tatum, Tanya Whelan, Verna Mosquera, Joel Dewberry, Dena Fishbein, Amy Butler, Felicity Miller and more.  Our major collections come from textile manufacturers such as Westminster, Michael Miller, Alexander Henry, MODA, Robert Kaufman, Free Spirit, Timeless Treasures, In The Beginning and others
Enjoy browsing through our examples of boutique clothing sample pictures.  If you are interested in knowing more about the designers who have created these or where to buy them, please contact me.
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