FALL 2019
Once Upon a Time....
Fairies delivered extraordinary fashion fabrics to a little house in the forest. A beautiful woman received these precious gifts with gladness. Busily, she set to sewing an incredible wardrobe that flattered her figure, and she lived happily ever after.
Bethel, NY
Cutting Line Designs #81508 “Ebb & Flow”
Grimm Collection Long ago, in the centuries before electricity, television, and the internet (gasp!), people passed the time reading and telling stories. Cautionary tales were told to children to prevent them from behaving badly. Across 18th century Europe there was a tale for every occasion, passed down through generations, full of magic, love, deception, and death. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, young brothers from the Hesse-Kessel region of Germany, developed a love for folk stories and what they represented from a historic cultural perspective. These brothers were educated as lawyers, like their father before them, but their passion was in linguistics. They studied medieval manuscripts and collected folk tales from Germany and surrounding countries. When Napoleon Bonapart stormed east and sought to dismantle Germanic culture, the Brothers Grimm compiled and published a collection of 200 tales in an attempt to preserve these fantastic stories. People who read their Kinder- und Hausmärchen (Children’s and Housewives Tales) wrote to the brothers with the versions of the stories that had been told in their families. The brothers made adjustments in subsequent editions, altering and updating as they found one ending or another was far more common than their published version. They essentially crowdsourced their re-writes. In this pre-Halloween issue of Vogue Fabrics Catalog we will delve into their personal inspirations as well as some well known tales they told, which originally had much different endings than the modern Disney versions. Before we begin, How about a pop quiz: Who is Aschenputtel? Snowdrop? Briar Rose? Read on for the answers!
Cutting Line Designs #31371 “One Seam Pants”
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VF195-01 Grimm Hansel
Large Abstract Print on Stretch Cotton Broadcloth 96% Cotton, 4% Spandex. 57” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. 26” design repeat. 15% crossgrain stretch.
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$ 99
VF195-02 Grimm Gretel
Small Abstract Print on Stretch Cotton Broadcloth 96% Cotton, 4% Spandex. 57” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. 8.5” design repeat. 15% crossgrain stretch.
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$ 99
VF195-03 Grimm Army
Cross-Woven Loden Green with Black Brushed Cotton Duck Cloth 100% Cotton. 60” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low.
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$ 19
In our first two collections we feature five stretch cotton prints. The first two can be used together in a garment as a focus piece, a binding or an accent, or they can each stand on their own. Grimm Hansel comes alive with crisscrossing splatters in grey, olive and cobalt on black. Grimm Gretel combines olive, moss and cobalt in an abstract, zigzag arrangement on black. Choose these for tops, skirts or light slacks wherever a woven cotton is recommended, then enjoy the stretch as a bonus comfort feature. Sew a fall jacket or slacks from Grimm Army cotton canvas duck cloth that is cross-woven in duffle green and black. The face has a soft, polished cotton feel. This will take embroidery beautifully. Check out our new jacket pattern featuring this fabric on page 8.
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If you love the army green color but prefer softer fabrics, whip up a cardigan style jacket from Grimm Cozy. This plush pinwale stretch corduroy from Telio begs to be worn as a jumper, skirt, or light and loose jacket. We loved it so much we also are offering it in navy in the next collection!
Angela Wolf #1542 “The Linda Tunic”
VF195-04 Grimm Cozy
Loden Green and Black Stretch Corduroy by Telio 83% Poly, 15% Nylon, 2% Spandex. 56” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. Use nap layout. 10% crossgrain stretch.
1099
$
VF195-05 Grimm Fields
Stylized Floral Print on Stretch Cotton Sateen 96% Cotton, 4% Spandex. 57” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. 24.5” design repeat. 15% crossgrain stretch.
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$ 99
FitNice Systems “Lady Legs” - Cropped
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VF195-06 Grimm Milano
Superior Loden Green Ponte di Roma Double Knit - 300GSM Polyester/ Viscose/ Spandex blend. 59” wide. Cold wash, cold dry. 60% crosswise stretch. 10% lengthwise stretch.
1499
$
Wear your corduroy cardigan over a dress made from Grimm Fields stretch cotton sateen. The army green goes well with the solid fabrics in this collection, while the navy and fire colors are picked up in our next collection. We absolutely love the hand of Grimm Milano. In fact, we feature the Milano Ponte fabric in olive, navy, brown and black in this catalog. Full bodied enough to be sewn into jackets, dresses and pants, enjoy this luxurious South Korean ponte double knit all year.
Every year we receive calls from people wanting the knits used in higher end manufacturing for “athleisure.” Lore Cambridge was knit for a fashion house that specializes in logo apparel for university and professional athletic staff, pro shops, and high end department stores. The weight is comforting, the hand is sumptuous, the fabric is exceptional for men and women.
Dana Marie #1055 “My Favorite Pullover”
As promised, here is the second stretch corduroy from Telio which we call Lore Cozy. We are sure this muted navy blue color will find a home in your wardrobe as a new favorite skirt, pants, or unlined fall jacket.
VF195-07 Lore Cambridge
Dark Indigo Double Jersey with Super Soft Face - 12 oz 90% Rayon, 5% Nylon, 5% Spandex. 56” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 30% crosswise stretch. 25% lengthwise stretch.
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$ 99
VF195-08 Lore Cozy
Dark Indigo and Black Stretch Corduroy by Telio 83% Poly, 15% Nylon, 2% Spandex. 56” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. Use nap layout. 10% crossgrain stretch.
1099
$
Lore Collection When the Brothers Grimm first published their stories in 1812, the tales were blunt, gruesome, and even anti-Semitic and racist. By their seventh and final edition in 1857 they had softened the plots, changed the evil mothers to evil stepmothers or witches, and eliminated some of the harshest tales altogether. Their last edition was widely accepted as it better reflected the Christian morals of the time. The origins of many stories dated back hundreds of years and came from a number of countries. These tales were passed down orally within families, and some had been published prior to the Grimm’s book. In 1634, a collection of folk tales by Italian courtier and poet Giambattista Basile was published posthumously by his sister. Il Pentamerone, also known as Lo cunto de li cunti (“The Tale of Tales”) included Petrosinella and Cenerentola, which we know today as Rapunzel and Cinderella. Basile’s work influenced Marie-Catherine Le Jumel de Barnevile, the Baroness d’Aulnoy, who published several books including Les Contes des Fées (Tales of fairies) in 1697 which coined the phrase fairy tale. Her conversational writing reflected the way stories were spun in the salons of the French nobility, and included La Belle aux cheveux d’or (Goldilocks) and Finette Cendron (Cunning Cinders - similar to Cinderella). Also in 1697, Charles Perrault, a French courtier to King Louis XIV who advocated that modern storytelling was far superior to those of the ancients like Aesop and Homer, published a book of tales. Histoires ou Contes de Temps passé, more popularly known by it’s subtitle which translates to Tales of Mother Goose, earned him the reputation of the founder of the modern folk tale genre. Dana Marie #1038 “Terrific Trousers”
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Lore Embers stretch cotton blends fiery fall colors with navy in a playful print. Look sharp in a button down shirt or fit-&flare dress that you can wear with a Lore Cozy over-shirt. We were thrilled to find the perfect color match to the red in the stretch cotton prints when Lore Fire arrived at our warehouse from a knit manufacturer. Whip up a cotton-rich T-shirt that can easily be worn all year long.
VF195-09 Lore Embers
Small Abstract Print on Stretch Cotton Broadcloth 96% Cotton, 4% Spandex. 58” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. All over design. 15% crossgrain stretch.
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$ 99
Dana Marie #1054 “Princess Layers” - Vest
Metal Toothed Zippers
Limited Quantity Special Offer The zipper on the left is for use in duffles and totes, with two pulls and stops at both ends. The zipper on the right is a separating jacket zipper. 24” Dual Pull Tote Bag Zipper w/ Silver Teeth. Part #VF195-ZS24
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$ 50
26” Separating Jacket Zipper w/ Gold Teeth. Part #VF195-ZG26
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$ 50
Sewing Workshop Collection “Florence Shirt” $2295 Long sleeve, button front tunic has back yoke with mock button band, collar and stand. Pleated left breast pocket, deep center front tucks create lantern shape, soft hem. Recommended Fabrics: Lightweight to mediumweight, shirt-weight linen, cotton, silk, rayon. Notions: Fourteen 1/2” buttons; one yard fusible lightweight interfacing; thread. Yardage requirements:
45”: 3 yards for sizes XS-M 3.5 yards for sizes L-XXL 60”: 2.5 yards for sizes XS-M 2.75 yards for sizes L-XXL
Sewing Workshop Collection “Stafford Jacket” $2295 (Shown on Page 8) Loose-fitting, non-traditional jean jacket has front and back yokes, faux button flaps over western-style front panels, collar with inset stand, 3/4-length full sleeves and topstitching details. Concealed snap closures. Sew-along blog: http://bit.ly/SWC-staff Recommended Fabrics: Denim, chambray, mid-to heavy-weight cotton, linen, wool, novelty weaves, doubleknit. Notions: Four 3/4” (Sz 10) Snaps; two 3/4” buttons; thread. Optional: Topstitching thread. Yardage requirements:
45”: 2.75 yards for sizes XS-M 3 yards for sizes L-XXL 60”: 2.125 yards for sizes XS-M 2.375 yards for sizes L-XXL
Silhouette Patterns #5019 “Angel’s Leggins”
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VF195-10 Lore Fire
Flame Red Cotton Spandex T-shirt Jersey Knit 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. Over 100% crosswise stretch. 50% lengthwise stretch.
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VF195-11 Lore Wanderlust
Abstract Print on Stretch Cotton Broadcloth 96% Cotton, 4% Spandex. 57” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. 24” design repeat. 15% crossgrain stretch.
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$ 99
$ 99
VF195-12 Lore Milano Sewing Workshop “Stafford Jacket” Loes Hinse #1009 “Mediterranean Top” Angela Wolf #3145 “The Kate Skirt”
Superior Navy Blue Ponte di Roma Double Knit - 300GSM Polyester/ Viscose/ Spandex blend. 59” wide. Cold wash, cold dry. 60% crosswise stretch. 10% lengthwise stretch.
1499
$
The last of our stretch cotton prints is Lore Wanderlust. The abstract design has a subtle circular layout, putting us in mind of paver stones on a bucolic autumn walk. Its colors tie in with the navy and fire of this collection and the moss of the first collection, presenting you with myriad options for building your wardrobe. We expect Lore Milano dark navy imported ponte to be a best seller, so order your yardage early to ensure you receive what you want. We absolutely love the heavy drape and soft hand of this special textile. Its elegance and richness make it a perfect fabric for special occasions, as well as looking smart in fashionable office attire. p.8
We have a collection of stretch gabardine suiting in our retail store called Felix. We love to sprinkle these into our catalogs as accoutrements to the novelty fabrics we find for you. Kinder Eggplant is one of four Felix in this catalog, while #19, #31 & #47 are the others. This dark purple can be tailored into slacks and a jacket, or a straight skirt and vest, to be worn with a comfortable top made from Kinder Flora sweater knit from Telio & Cie. Lavender and purple flowers with sienna leaves float atop a soft, heathered grey sweater knit. Imagine wearing this as an oversized sweater, or a retro sweater dress.
Sewing Workshop “Bristol” - Top
VF195-13 Kinder Eggplant
Dark Purple Felix Stretch Gabardine Suiting 72% Poly, 24% rayon, 4% spandex. 59” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. 15% crossgrain stretch.
1199
$
VF195-14 Kinder Flora
Lavender Floral Print on Heather Grey Sweater Knit 95% Polyester, 5% spandex. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 24” design repeat. 50% crosswise stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.
1099
$
Dana Marie #1038 “Terrific Trousers”
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Choose Kinder Regal to be worn as a knit top under a Lore Flora cardigan. Coming to us from a knit manufacturer in California, this cotton-polyester blend jersey has a hint of spandex to aid in recovery so you aren’t left with baggy knees and elbows. It also looks lovely with the next two fabrics.
VF195-15 Kinder Iris
Onionskin Knit with Soft Face Cotton, polyester & spandex. 56” wide. Cold delicate wash, dry flat. 60% crosswise stretch. 10% lengthwise stretch.
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$ 49
If you received our Summer 2019 catalog you will recall we offered four athleticwear knits from Robert Kaufman’s fashion division. Here is one we saved for Fall 2019. Kinder Meadow is a blend of modal, cotton and spandex, providing a cool fabric for yoga pants, bodycon tops and any number of athleisure separates. Whip up a yoga skirt from the print, then top it with Kinder Lilac cotton T-shirt knit. This lightweight cloth begs to be ruched.
VF195-16 Kinder Meadow
Purple Foral Athleticwear Jersey Knit Novelty Print Fabric 50% Modal, 45% Cotton, 5% Spandex. 57” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 8” repeat, one way design. 100% crosswise stretch. 30% lengthwise stretch.
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$ 99
VF195-17 Kinder Lilac
Cotton T-shirt Jersey Knit 100% Cotton. 57” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. 40% crosswise stretch. 15% lengthwise stretch.
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$ 49
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Kinder Collection You may want to pronounce this collection, Kinder, like the synonym for being nicer. However, we named it for the children who listened to these folk tales - as in kindergarten. Tales were told to pass the time, but also to teach a lesson. Characters were a mix of common folk, royalty, talking animals and magical beings. Forests were often places where bad things happened, or where strange creatures lived, and were usually places one should not wander into alone (just ask Hansel and Gretel, or Little Red Riding Hood). Little people played a huge part of folk tales, as elves, dwarves and mannikins, and there is a bit of historical basis for this. Children from desolate families were sent to work in mines as cheap labor, and the lack of sun plus poor nutrition stunted their growth, so some mining
towns did see more people of shorter stature than other areas. Witches were a staple of Germanic folktales, and with good reason. In 1485 Malleus Maleficarum (Hammer of Witches) was published by a clergyman in Speyer, Germany as a treatise declaring witchcraft illegal and endorsing the extermination of all witches, thus leading to the slaughter of tens of thousands of accused conjurors across Europe. In the early days of the printing press, this booklet remained a best seller for two centuries, being outsold only by the Bible. Scandinavian stories featured ogres and giants that lived in the mountains. French tales loved fairies and fairy godmothers. Underlying lessons from all the stories included: keep your promises; do what you are told; and people (or things) are not always what they seem.
Sewing Workshop Collection $ “Picasso” 2295
Top: Loose-fitting top with jewel neckline, off-center front seam, square-inset long tapered sleeves, and front pocket. Special overlapping seam technique included in instructions. Pants Loose-fitting lantern pants with front, side and back panels finished with tap Recommended Fabrics: Top: Light to mid-weight knits. 2 or 4-way stretch. Pants: Light to mid-weight Cotton, Linen, Rayon, Polyester, Silk, and Knits. Notions: Thread. Pants: 1 yard 1” wide elastic. Yardage for top using 1 fabric:
45”: 2.25 yards for sizes XS-M 2.5 yards for sizes L-XXL 60”: 2.875 yards for sizes XS-M 2.25 yards for sizes L-XXL
Yardage requirements, Pants:
45”: 2.25 yards for sizes XS-M 3.125 yards for sizes L-XXL 60”: 1.75 yards for sizes XS-M 1.875 yards for sizes L-XXL
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As cold weather descends upon us, we need to think about how to stay warm and layer. Spinning Portland is an all cotton herringbone sweatshirt fleece from Telio. The face has the smooth, heathered grey herringbone, and the reverse features prominent winterwhite loops like an exaggerated French Terry knit. Use this fabric on any jacket pattern that calls for the reverse to be shown, like FitNice System’s Pretty Penny or Great Copy Patterns Cascade Mountain Pullover. The colors of the Portland fleece pair well with the next two fabrics, which are predominantly grey with subtle undertones of pale pink. Spinning Ash is the second of the three Felix stretch gabardines in this catalog. The polyester makes it durable, the rayon provides the soft hand, and the spandex helps it keep its shape with repeated wearing. The manufacturer recommends dry cleaning, but you are welcome to test a piece for washing if you would like to see how it holds up in your water.
VF195-18 Spinning Portland
Cotton Herringbone Sweatshirt Fleece Knit by Telio 100% Cotton. 60” wide. Cold wash, line dry. 40% crosswise stretch. 10% lengthwise stretch.
1299
$
VF195-19 Spinning Ash
Warm Grey Stretch Gabardine 72% Polyester, 24% Rayon, 4% Spandex. 59” wide. Dry clean recommended. 15% crossgrain stretch.
1199
$
VF195-20 Spinning Etchings Rose Grey Rayon Knit 95% Rayon, 5% Spandex. 60” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 60% crosswise stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.
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$ 99
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Spinning Collection There are quite a few stories that feature spinning, the work of pulling and twisting natural fibers into yarn for weaving. In early medieval Europe women would hold their wool or flax on a distaff in one hand and pull the long fibers using a spindle in the other. In some of the oldest versions of Sleeping Beauty, the outcast wise woman cursed the baby princess and said she would prick her finger on a distaff and die. When spinning wheels, which had been in use in China for centuries, finally made their way to Europe on the Spice Roads, the tale was updated for the new technology, proclaiming the child would prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel. In Rumplestiltskin, the miller’s daughter is said to spin straw into gold, so she is locked in the castle for three nights with a spinning wheel and mounds of straw to prove her worth. In the Grimm’s 1812 publication, they told the tale of Frau Holle but did not mention spinning at all. This was a horrible oversight,
as Holle (Holda or Hulde) was the legendary patron goddess of spinning and weaving in Scandinavian and Germanic countries. So the Grimms revised their tale and wrote that the beautiful daughter had spun so much her hands were bloody, providing a more plausible reason for her to be sitting at the well washing her hands when she fell in, landing in the meadow belonging to Frau Holle who saved her. But this tale fell short of the Frau Holle legend, so in 1862 August Ey retold the story of Frau Holle and the Distaff (Die Frau Holle und die Flachsdiesse) wherein two orphan sisters sat spinning everyday. The industrious one who spun till all her flax was gone was rewarded by Frau Holle who turned her spinning wheel to gold and her spun thread to a filament as fine as silk, while the lazy sister’s flax had been turned to straw. The lesson for girls was to finish all their spinning before Frau Holle came.
FitNice Systems by Judy Kessinger “Pretty Penny” Angela Wolf #1531 “The Delilah”
Spinning Etchings rayon jersey knit has a sophisticated appearance. The colors are very urban-contemporary. We believe this lightweight knit will look sharp as Loes Hinse’s Cap Sleeve Top or Perfect Tee to wear with a suit of the stretch gab.
FitNice Systems by Judy Kessinger “Pretty Penny” - close-up of hood to show the reverse of the fabric.
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Silhouettes #195 “Sweater Set”
Silhouettes #919 “Boston’s Sweater”
Picking up on the pale pink is Spinning Mist, a polyester and spandex blend Tshirt knit that is light enough for summer and subdued enough for winter in warmer climates. If you love wearing jumpers, consider sewing one from Spinning Cambridge to wear over a light top made from the Mist knit. Spinning Cambridge is the second double jersey in this catalog (see #07 Lore Cambridge for navy), and this is just as handsome as the first. Manufactured for men and women, this 12 ounce knit with ridiculously soft hand should become your most comfortable polo style shirt to toss on with jeans or pair with nice slacks for an evening on the town. If you choose to sew it into a long skirt, top it with Spinning Heather pale pink and grey sweater knit. We are positive you will love the weight, hand, and drape while wearing this heavy jersey. This color can be worn with all of the solids in this collection.
VF195-21 Spinning Mist
Briar Rose Slubbed Polyester Knit 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. 60” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 60% crosswise stretch. 15% lengthwise stretch.
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VF195-22 Spinning Cambridge
Dark Grey Double Jersey with Super Soft Face - 12 oz 90% Rayon, 5% Nylon, 5% Spandex. 56” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 30% crosswise stretch. 25% lengthwise stretch.
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$ 99
VF195-23 Spinning Heather Briar Rose and Grey Lightweight Sweater Knit Rayon, Polyester and Lycra blend. 60” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 70% crosswise stretch. 10% lengthwise stretch.
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$ 99
Dana marie #1052 “Everyday Hoodie”
We fell in love with Spinning Alpine polyesterrayon sweater knit. This muted black with dove grey novelty will surely become your “go-to” knit top this winter. Feel how light it is too. How can you resist its softness? Create an ensemble by adding a long skirt pull-on pants from Spinning Imposter dull black knit suede cloth. Sew it like you would any jersey knit, but keep in mind there is a nap. Pet this next fabric. Spinning Wildcat sweatshirt fleece has a remarkable feel that will bring comfort during the cold months ahead. Sew a zip-front sweater, pull-over, sweater dress, and more with to really let your untamed side show.
VF195-24 Spinning Alpine Grey Novelty Sweater Knit Polyester and Rayon blend. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 8” repeat, one way design. 30% crosswise stretch. 15% lengthwise stretch.
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$ 29
VF195-25 Spinning Imposter Black Sueded Knit 97% Polyester, 3% Spandex. 59” wide. Cold wash, no heat dryer. Use nap layout. 35% crosswise stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.
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$ 49
VF195-26 Spinning Wildcat
Grey Animal Print Lightweight Sweatshirt Fleece Polyester and rayon blend. 56” wide. Cold wash, no heat dryer. 12” design repeat. 40% crosswise stretch. 60% lengthwise stretch.
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$ 25
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VF195-27 Snowdrop Crepe Black Bubble Crepe Georgette 99% Polyester, 1% Spandex. 60” wide. Cold wash and dry. 10% crossgrain stretch.
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$ 99
VF195-28 Snowdrop Foliage
Autumnal Bubble Crepe Georgette Stylized Floral Print 100% Polyester. 59” wide. Machine wash, tumble dry low. 12” design repeat.
Silhouettes #575 “Sonya’s Blouse”
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Snowdrop Collection One famous tale is loosely based on Margaretha von Waldeck let’s see if you can guess which. In 1533, this renowned beauty was born to a Count in Germanic lands. Her mother died when she was four, and her stepmother was very strict and domineering. At age ten, Margaretha was sent to the Brussels court of Mary of Hungary to curry favor and win a good husband. Men took notice of the child’s incredible beauty. She was courted at that young age, even pursued by Crown Prince Philip of the Holy Roman Empire, but she was Lutheran so nothing could come of that relationship. Her health deteriorated and she died at 21. Local chronicles alleged poisoning, but did not speculate by whom. Her father owned several copper mines, worked primarily by children. The dark mines and malnutrition effected their puberty, thus stunting growth and causing an early death. These miners lived together in communal housing near the mines, and they were referred to as “poor dwarfs” by villagers. Sounding familiar? If you guessed Snow White, you are correct! In fact, her home village of Bergfreiheit has since been renamed Schneewittchendorf (Snow White Village) and is part
of the German Fairy Tale Trail for tourists. In the early accounts of Snow White, she was seven years old when her step mother sent her into the woods to be killed, not 15 years old as in later tales. The name Snowdrop was sometimes used for this story, to avoid confusion with the other Grimm Fairy Tale of Snow White and Rose Red. In early versions, the evil queen tried many times to kill the child: huntsman, poisoned ribbon, poisoned comb, poisoned apple. Snow White choked on the apple and it wasn’t until the Prince’s men dropped the glass coffin that the apple dislodged and she regained consciousness, never ingesting the poison. The queen was forced to wear iron shoes that had been heated over a fire and dance until she dropped dead. In 1823 the tale of Sneewittchen was translated into English by Edgar Taylor who used the name Snowdrop and softened the story for a more genteel British readership. The seven dwarfs were given names for a Broadway production in 1912, and these names were changed by Walt Disney for his first full length animated feature film in 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
VF195-29 Snowdrop Imposter
Pumpkin Sueded Knit 97% Polyester, 3% Spandex. 57” wide. Cold wash, no heat dryer. Use nap layout. 50% crosswise stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.
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VF195-30 Snowdrop Motif
Angela Wolf #1542 “The Linda Tunic”
Autumnal Mandala Inspired Print on Polyester Crepe Georgette 100% Polyester. 57” wide. Delicate wash and dry. 6” design repeat.
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Bubble crepe georgettes are fairly opaque and drape like a crepe de chine. We have two such fabrics to start our next collection. Snowdrop Crepe is from our basic stock collection of Bubble Crepe Georgettes in our retail store. The rich black looks beautiful with Snowdrop Foliage, an autumnal palette on black base. Whether you use both for a pieced top, or create a blouse and lined skirt, your new outfit will look complete with a cardigan of Snowdrop Imposter, the second of our suede knits in this catalog. This Imposter’s tawny color can’t be more à propos for the season. You can also sew the suede into a skirt to wear with a tunic of Snowdrop Motif. The mandala pattern incorporates many wonderful colors on this single crepe georgette. Remember to use your Schmetz Microtex Needles when sewing thinner and finer fabrics to prevent pulls and runs.
Loes Hinse #1008 “Ascona Pant”
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Snowdrop Burnished is the third of our Felix stretch gabardines in this issue, and it is the only color we don’t normally stock. We felt this shade needed to be specially ordered to coordinate with the rich and dark tones in this collection, so you have a handsome option for suiting separates. Just imagine wearing your burnished gold slacks with a loose tunic constructed from Snowdrop Floral. Feel the weight and hand of this rayon twill - it has more body than a challis, while retaining all the softness. You can surely knock out pull-on pants, zippered skirt, top or wrap jacket in no time!
VF195-31 Snowdrop Burnished
Cognac Felix Stretch Gabardine 72% Poly, 24% Rayon, 4% Spandex. 59” wide. Dry clean recommended, or test before washing. 10% crossgrain stretch.
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VF195-32 Snowdrop Floral
Cognac-Turquoise-Pumpkin Print on Soft Black Rayon Twill 100% Rayon. 59” wide. Cold wash, line dry. 24” design repeat.
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$ 25 Saf-T-Pockets #2007 “Wear With All Jacket”
Loes Hinse #5303 “New York Dress”
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VF195-39 Aschen Wool
Grey Worsted Wool Flannel Suiting 100% Wool. 61” wide. Dry clean or test before washing.
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VF195-40 Aschen Plaid
VF195-41 Aschen Magenta
Grey and White with Magenta Worsted Flannel Suiting Poleyster and Rayon blend. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 7/8” design repeat. See also VF194-50 brown/ivory & VF195-33 brown/camel/pink.
Supple Ponte di Roma Double Knit 83% Poly, 14% Rayon, 3% Spandex. 59” wide. Cold wash, no heat dryer. 70% crosswise stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.
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VF195-42 Aschen Highlander Grey-Pink-Magenta Plaid Soft Cotton Flannel 100% Cotton. 56” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. 8.375” repeat, one way design.
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VF195-43 Aschen Stripe Grey-Light Taupe-Magenta Cotton Shirting 100% Cotton. 57” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. 3/8” repeat, one way design.
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$ 99
VF195-44 Aschen Plum
Gorgeous Dressweight Stretch Crepe 60% Triacetate, 40% Polyester. 54” wide. Dry clean. 30% crossgrain stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.
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$ 79
VF195-46 Rampion Rogue Red and Black Lightweight Slubbed Camoflauge Knit 100% Cotton. 58” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. 15” design repeat. 80% crossgrain stretch. 10% lengthwise stretch.
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$ 49
VF195-49 Rampion Razzel
Dynamic Red Floral and Polka Dot Print on Bubble Crepe Georgette 100% Polyester. 60” wide. Delicate wash and dry. 11” design repeat.
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$ 49
VF195-45 Aschen Fantasy
Unique Printed Stretch Denim Cotton with Spandex. 57” wide. Dry clean recommended. 33” repeat, one way design. 10% crossgrain stretch.
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VF195-47 Rampion Ebony
Black Felix Stretch Gabardine 72% Poly, 24% Rayon, 4% Spandex. 59” wide. Dry clean recommended, or test before washing. 10% crossgrain stretch.
1199
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VF195-48 Rampion Delight Black and White Tiny Polka Dots On Red Double Knit 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low. All over design. 40% crossgrain stretch. 10% lengthwise stretch.
8
$ 29
VF195-50 Rampion Milano
Superior Rich Black Ponte di Roma Double Knit - 300GSM Polyester/ Viscose/ Spandex blend. 59” wide. Cold wash, cold dry. 60% crosswise stretch. 10% lengthwise stretch.
VF195-51 Rampion Retro
Black Polka Dots on Vibrant Red Silk Crepe Georgette 100% Silk. 56” wide. Dry clean recommended.
1999
$
FALL 2019 1499
$
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VF195-33 Briar Plaid
Brown and Camel with Pink Worsted Flannel Suiting Poleyster and Rayon blend. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 7/8” design repeat. See also VF194-50 brown/ivory & VF195-40 grey/white/magenta.
VF195-34 Briar Tropical
Camel Lightweight Woll Suiting 100% Wool. 61” wide. Dry clean, or test before washing.
1499
$
8
$ 99
Dana Marie #1056 “Angles and Ohs” $1700 A pieced jacket to show off wonderful fabrics. Slimming side panels and triangle accents flatter the shape. Semi-fitted, front darts, hidden inside pockets, notch collar, two piece sleeve. Lined. Recommended Fabrics: Medium to Heavy weight fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Linen, Handwovens, Tapestry,Leather, Suede, etc. Notions: one 3/4” or larger button for front, six 5/8” buttons for sleeves; 1.5 yards interfacing; 1/2” set-in shoulder pads. Yardage requirements, Main:
45”: 2 yards for sizes XS-M 2.5 yards for sizes L-2X 3.5 yards for sizes 3X-5X 60”: 1.5 yards for sizes XS-M 2 yards for sizes L-2X 2.5 yards for sizes 3X-5X
Yardage for
Contrast: 45”: 5/8 yard for sizes XS-M 1 yard for sizes L-2X 1.5 yards for sizes 3X-5X 60”: 1/2 yard for sizes XS-M 7/8 yard for sizes L-2X 1.25 yards for sizes 3X-5X
Yardage requirements, Lining:
45”: 1.5 yards for sizes XS-M 2 yards for sizes L-2X 2.5 yards for sizes 3X-5X
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Angela Wolf 3145 “The Kate Skirt”
VF195-35 Briar Milano
Superior Espresso Brown Ponte di Roma Double Knit - 300GSM Polyester/ Viscose/ Spandex blend. 59” wide. Cold wash, cold dry. 60% crosswise stretch. 10% lengthwise stretch.
1499
$
VF195-36 Briar Shimmer
Brown and Tan Glen Plaid Worsted Suiting with Gold Lurex Accent Polyester/ Rayon/ Lurex blend. 54” wide. Dry clean or test before washing. 2.5” design repeat.
8
$ 99
Dana Marie #1058 “A Twist of Fate” $1700 A versatile jacket with a collar that folds for different looks and an eye-catching twist in the back. Semi-fitted with waist darts, in-seam welt pockets, and two button closure, Two piece sleeve with vent to mirror the center back vent. Shaped front hemline. Lined or unlined. Recommended Fabrics: Medium weight woven and knit fabrics, preferably with a litle drape, such as ponte, double jersey, menswear woolens, gabardine, crepe. Dupioni would also be lovely. Notions: Two 3/4” or larger buttons; 1.5 yards interfacing; 1/2” set-in shoulder pads. Yardage, all one fabric:
45”: 2.875 yards for sizes XS-M 3.125 yards for sizes L-2X 3.75 yards for sizes 3X-5X 60”: 2.25 yards for sizes XS-M 2.5 yards for sizes L-2X 2.875 yards for sizes 3X-5X
Loes Hinse #1008 “Ascona Pant”
Yardage requirements, Lining:
45”: 1.75 yards for sizes XS-M 2.25 yards for sizes L-2X 2.75 yards for sizes 3X-5X
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Briar Collection The tale of Sleeping Beauty has seen quite the transformations over the years. In 1634, Giambattista Basile included in his book of folk tales Sun, Moon and Talia, which took cues from Roman Mythology. A king and queen longed for a child and at long last had a stunning daughter, Talia. Astrologers and wise men predicted she would be fatally injured by a splinter from flax. All spinning was banished from the land (this must have seemed spectacular to young girls at the time!). Fast forward several years, and an old woman passing through the countryside is spinning flax on her distaff and spindle. Curious, Talia asks to try it. She catches a splinter under her finger and drops dead. The old woman runs away, panicked. The brokenhearted king put his dead daughter on a velvet throne and closed off the castle to everyone. After some time passed, a king who was out hunting saw his falcon fly into the abandoned castle’s window. He broke into the castle to retrieve the bird but found the princess suspended in time. He “carried her to a bed, where he gathered the first fruits of love,” and then left her. Nine months later the sleeping beauty bore twins. Searching for food, one found her fingers to suck on and sucked the splinter out from under the nail. Talia woke up and named her children Sun and Moon. In the later French adaptation, The Sleeping Beauty in the Woods by Charles Perrault, seven good fairies showered the heroine with gifts of beauty and wit, while a long forgotten old fairy who felt slighted she didn’t get an invite cast a curse of death upon the child. From a combination of these two stories we get the Grimm version, and their use of twelve good fairies is a nod to the twelve Roman gods. But the Grimms changed much more than that. They made a handsome prince save the princess, not a married king. Oh, yes, that king who had his way with Talia was married (in the French the queen was an ogre). The queen found out what happened and instructed the cook to chop Sun and Moon up into tiny bits and put them in many dishes for the king to eat. She then had a giant fire lit in the courtyard into which she would throw Talia. Talia disrobed completely, yelling while taking off each layer. The king came and put the queen in the fire, rewarded the cook who hid the children safely in his home rather than cook them, and married Talia. Hmmm...that wasn’t in the Grimm version at all!
VF195-37 Briar Leopard
Lightweight Pebble Crepe Print 100% Polyester. 58” wide. Delicate wash and dry. All over design.
4
$ 49
VF195-38 Briar Tweed
Classic Wool Suiting 100% Wool. 59” wide. Dry clean or test before washing.
1799
$
rom the mill that brought us our cover fabric from Transition 2019 comes the same plaid with a warmer tone and a pale pink accent, seen on page 22. Briar Plaid is a rayon and polyester blend worsted flannel suiting. The twisted threads help prevent wrinkles, and make the flannel weave more like a menswear suiting. This would make an excellent sport coat, jumper, slacks or skirt. The small repeat is ideal for playing around with the plaid on the bias. Picking up on the lighter color in the plaid is Briar Tropical, a lightweight wool suiting for men and women. It is sponged and preshrunk, so you can test it for washability in your area (remember, some waters are harsher than others for garments).
Silhouettes #615 “Cathy’s Blouse” Angela Wolf 3145 “The Kate Skirt”
Briar Milano is an espresso brown version of our featured imported double knit in this issue. Brown is the ultimate fall neutral color, so a Milano sheath dress can be your updated spin on the “little black dress.” We think a waterfall jacket of the Milano will look perfect over a dress or with slacks tailored from Briar Shimmer. This polyester and rayon blend Glen Plaid has a golden thread running down the lengthwise stripes providing a subtle glimmer. “Check out the fantastic effect you get when you sew this plaid into the criss-crossing back of Dana Marie’s “A Twist of Fate” jacket pattern. Take a walk on the wild side with Briar Leopard crepe georgette. Lightweight with fluid drape, it is washable and wrinkle resistant, making it ideal for travel. We think its colors are a perfect match for Briar Tweed wool suiting. Traditionalists will want to tailor a sport coat or vest, but visionaries will opt to construct a long fall coat lined with Briar Leopard. Use your remnants to stitch up a coordinating hat or purse.
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Loes Hinse #5105 “Zipper Jacket”
Aschen Collection One of the most loved fairy stories of all time is that of Aschenputtel. What? Never heard of her? How about Cinderella. At its very root, it is a story of rags to riches for a girl downtrodden in her own home. In the 1634 Italian version by Basile, Cenerentola lived with her father and two sisters, and she chose to sit in cinders. A magic bird aided her in glamming up for royal balls. She married the king and lived happily ever after. Charles Perrault added the fairy godmother aspect 60 years later. He introduced the characters of the evil stepmother and step sisters who called her Cinderwench to jeer her. This story was the basis for the famous Disney movie, with the fairy godmother turning a pumpkin into a carriage and mice into horses to pull it, and the most famous glass slipper. Glass is an important feature for the shoe because fabric and leather shoes can be stretched or shrunk and conforms to fit many sizes and shapes, where glass is unforgiving and molten glass can’t be molded to a foot, so this must be magic. According to D.L. Ashliman, a renown authority on international historical folk tales, Perrault’s moral at the end of the story was: Beauty in a woman is a rare treasure that will always be admired. Graciousness, however, is priceless and of even greater value.... It is a true gift of the fairies. Without it nothing is possible; with it, one can do anything. When the Brothers Grimm wrote Aschenputtel, they eliminated the fairy godmother, using talking birds and a magic tree instead. When the golden slipper was being brought around the village, the evil stepmother told her two daughters to take a knife and cut off parts of their feet to make them fit. The blood they left in the slipper was a clear sign to the prine that these were not his beloved. Yeah, it’s easy to see why Walt went with a feature film based on the more romantic French version than the gorey Grimm one.
Loes Hinse #1008 “Ascona Pant”
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We now present you with Aschen Wool, a worsted flannel suiting in rich charcoal grey, perfect for tailoring suiting separates. Sponged and pre-shrunk, the manufacturer recommends dry cleaning, but you can test it for washability in your area if you won’t be using any highmaintenance hair canvas or acetate lining in the finished garment. While we are on the subject of worsted flannels, Aschen Plaid is the same style as VF195-33, but in grey and white with magenta accent. We just loved that hint of color, so we found you Aschen Magenta to liven up your new plaid. This rich magenta is part of our Sofie ponte di Roma double knit collection, full of fabulous colors in this lightweight ponte that is sought after for making high-end T-shirts, wrap dresses, and yoga skirts.
Saf-T-Pockets #2017 “Traci’s Top”
VF195-39 Aschen Wool
Grey Worsted Wool Flannel Suiting 100% Wool. 61” wide. Dry clean or test before washing.
1999
$
VF195-40 Aschen Plaid
Grey and White with Magenta Worsted Flannel Suiting Poleyster and Rayon blend. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 7/8” design repeat. See also VF194-50 brown/ivory & VF195-33 brown/camel/pink.
8
$ 99
Silhouettes #5019 “Angel’s Leggings”
VF195-41 Aschen Magenta
Supple Ponte di Roma Double Knit 83% Poly, 14% Rayon, 3% Spandex. 59” wide. Cold wash, no heat dryer. 70% crosswise stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.
7
$ 99 p. 27
La Fred #115 “Numina Cape”
When our warehouse received Aschen Highlander we snagged it for the catalog. Why? Feel it! This medium weight cotton flannel in large grey and magenta check begs to be worn as a shawl, like a Gaelic pashmina.
Dana Marie #1038 “Terrific Trousers”
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VF195-42 Aschen Highlander Grey-Pink-Magenta Plaid Soft Cotton Flannel 100% Cotton. 56” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. 8.375” repeat, one way design.
8
VF195-43 Aschen Stripe Grey-Light Taupe-Magenta Cotton Shirting 100% Cotton. 57” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. 3/8” repeat, one way design.
6
$ 19
$ 99
Cutting Line Designs #21167 “Timeless & Modern” - Blouse
For those of you who love to sew more tailored apparel we proffer Aschen Stripe, a cotton shirting with the hand of a silk crepe de chine. The light taupe colors are perked up by a hint of plum, which we decided to pursue in terms of finding a perfect coordinate. Presenting Aschen Plum stretch crepe suiting. Pick a pattern that calls for a drapable woven.
Loes Hinse #5008 “Oxford Pant”
Our show-stopper for this collection is Aschen Fantasy printed stretch denim, seenon the next page. Full of blue scrolling flowers, Art Deco inspired tendrils, and abstract shapes all a-jumble, this unique textile will be a conversation starter. Sew up a jacket or jeans and share it with us at VogueFabrics on social media.
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VF195-44 Aschen Plum
Gorgeous Dressweight Stretch Crepe 60% Triacetate, 40% Polyester. 54” wide. Dry clean. 30% crossgrain stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.
9
$ 79
VF195-45 Aschen Fantasy
Unique Printed Stretch Denim Cotton with Spandex. 57” wide. Dry clean recommended. 33” repeat, one way design. 10% crossgrain stretch.
1649
$
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Sewing Workshop “Peal & Opal Jacket”
Dana marie #1050 “Moto Me Jacket” - Long
FitNice Systems “Master Pant”
Dana Marie #1038 “Terrific Trousers”
VF195-46 Rampion Rogue Red and Black Lightweight Slubbed Camoflauge Knit 100% Cotton. 58” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. 15” design repeat. 80% crossgrain stretch. 10% lengthwise stretch.
7
$ 49
VF195-47 Rampion Ebony
Black Felix Stretch Gabardine 72% Poly, 24% Rayon, 4% Spandex. 59” wide. Dry clean recommended, or test before washing. 10% crossgrain stretch.
1199
$
That’s not a typo - we really did name this Rampion Rogue because this red and black camouflage is something a rascal would wear, and a favorite of our catalog director Rogie (her nickname is Rogue). Enjoy wearing this lightweight slubbed cotton knit as a long-sleeved T-shirt paired with slacks made from Rampion Ebony. If this fabric feels familiar, it’s another of our Felix stretch gabardine suiting fabrics. p. 32
Angela Wolf #1123 “The Ruched T” Angela Wolf #4200 “The Angel Bootcut Jean”
Ready for something playful? Rampion Delight double knit features black and off-white tiny dots on a holiday red background. The weight is versatile enough that you can wear it as a knit top or a dress.
VF195-48 Rampion Delight Black and White Tiny Polka Dots On Red Double Knit 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low. All over design. 40% crossgrain stretch. 10% lengthwise stretch.
8
$ 29
Dana marie #1047 “The Right to Bare Arms”
Rampion Collection In central Europe the bluebells grow, and for centuries these prolific little plants were picked and eaten throughout the lands. The tiny edible flowers are decorative treats in salads, the parsnip-like root tastes like radish, and the leaves are similar to spinach. It was so common, it became an important part of a fairy tale. Campanula rapunculus, known more commonly in medieval Europe as rampion, is translated to German as rapunzel. The story of Rapunzel begins with a young pregnant woman who craves these little plants in the ogress’ yard next door. She refused to eat anything else and began to waste away. A deal was struck with the ogress, so the woman could eat all the rampion she craved, but the child she grew inside her would be surrendered upon its birth. A daughter was born and named Rapunzel in honor of the plant that helped give her life. (Sidenote: in Basile’s 1634 book, the story is called Patrosinella, meaning parsley, which is more common in Italy.) The child was tucked away in a tower with no doors or stairs to hide her away from the world, not unlike the story of the Saint Barbara who was likewise locked in a tower by her pagan father to “protect her from the world”. This is another tale the Grimm boys had to soften a bit from their original publication, which was based on an earlier work by Friedrich Schultz in 1790. The prince who falls in love with Rapunzel spends many nights with her and “...they lived in joy and pleasure for a long time.” In their 1812 edition, the Grimms use the traditional story, wherein Rapunzel asks the ogress why her clothes are becoming tighter (nod, nod, wink, wink). By 1857, the Grimms changed this part, and had Rapunzel question the ogress why she was so much heavier than the young prince whilst climbing her beautiful hair to the tower. In both versions, twins were born to the couple while they were separated, but it was totally downplayed in the later adaptation.
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VF195-49 Rampion Razzel
Dynamic Red Floral and Polka Dot Print on Bubble Crepe Georgette 100% Polyester. 60” wide. Delicate wash and dry. 11” design repeat.
4
$ 49
VF195-50 Rampion Milano
Superior Rich Black Ponte di Roma Double Knit - 300GSM Polyester/ Viscose/ Spandex blend. 59” wide. Cold wash, cold dry. 60% crosswise stretch. 10% lengthwise stretch.
1499
$
This next fabric is a bubble crepe georgette we call Rampion Razzel. Vivid red flowers with pale aqua stems are tossed against a backdrop of black with tiny off-white dots. We envision this made into a loose blouse sewn with full sleeves and buttoned cuffs, as well as a tunic and even a simple jewel neck top. Wear your new floral top with our next entry, the last of our featured imported double knits. Rampion Milano in dark, rich black, is one of those fabrics you know you need to sew up into a special garment to
VF195-51 Rampion Retro
Black Polka Dots on Vibrant Red Silk Crepe Georgette 100% Silk. 56” wide. Dry clean recommended.
1999
$
have “at the ready” when the right occasion calls. Whether you construct an evening dress to wear with heels and pearls, or craft a simple jacket plus pull-on wide-legged pant, you know you will be ready for event that comes your way. That brings us to our last entry for Fall 2019, Rampion Retro. This silk crepe georgette is ready to be sewn into a blouse or rolled-hem scarf. A little bit will go a long way with this fun throwback. Happy sewing everyone!
Dana Marie #1053 “All the Right Angles” FitNice Systems “M.K. Jacket”
FitNice Systems “Princess Seamed Dress”
Silhouettes #5019 “Angels Leggings”
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