Vogue Fabrics Catalog - Early Spring 2023 Fashion Portfolio

Feeling Plucky?

Whether your taste is soft and feminine or bold and contemporary, compose a harmonious new wardrobe from our fashion fabrics while learning about the Baroque master luthier: Stradivarius.

Strad Collection

Stradivarius. To many, this name signifies the pinnacle of sound quality for a stringed instrument. The Baroque creations of famed luthier, Antonio Stradivari of Cremona, Italy have been coveted by musicians, collectors and thieves for centuries. Through this catalog, we will pluck the highlights of the man, his prolific creations, and the enduring mystique that continues today. Born in northern Italy in 1644, Antonio apprenticed as a teen in woodcarving and wood inlay with his family’s landlord, Francesco Pescaroli. During this time, Antonio was sent to work on the purfling and inlay for the renowned luthier, Nicolai Amati in Cremona. For historical context, the first violins date back to the 16th century, and Amati’s grandfather, Andrea, was one of the first two Italian violin makers, his oldest specimen dating to 1565. Something must have stirred in young Stradivari, because not long afterward he became an apprentice under Amati creating stringed instruments. The oldest example of his work is a violin from 1666, when Antonio Stradivari was 22 years old and still a pupil to the master. Amati died in 1682, and Antonio ramped up his production, taking on many of Amati’s clients. He began to develop his own style regarding the shape of the instruments, and created a name for himself by placing his signature cards inside the instruments with his Latinized name: Stradivarius.

VF231-01 Strad Couture Shimmering Black and White Yarn-woven Novelty Polyester/Acrylic blend. 57” wide. Dry clean or test before washing. 9” repeat, one way design. Use nap layout.

VF231-02

Strad Slinky

Rich Black Slinky Knit 92% Nylon, 8% Spandex. 55” wide. Dry clean or test before cold wash, air dry. 20% crosswise stretch. 70% lengthwise stretch

VF231-03 Strad Fronds Black and White Polyester Crepe Georgette Leaf Print 100% Polyester. 58” wide. Cold delicate wash, dry low. 12” design repeat.

Angela Wolf Patterns

#1123 The Ruched Tee

The Fringed Skirt

Dana Marie #1063

“Essential French Jacket”

Dana Marie #1038

“Terrific Trousers”

Happy New Year! Let’s get a new wardrobe rolling with this exciting collection of textures. Strad Couture combines the elegance of a Chanel-style yarn-woven tweed with a hint of clear shimmer. Tailor a classic boxy hip-length jacket and fringed skirt, a dress and ¾ length jacket, a plush cardigan, or a dramatic sweater coat. Pair your tweed with Strad Slinky, featuring a very subtle moiré and a lot

of lengthwise stretch (cut your pattern across the grain to make the most of this stretch). The slinky is substantial and fluid enough to make palazzos or a long tank dress, both of which can be topped by a loose-fitting over-blouse or tunic sewn from Strad Fronds. Any garment sewn from this lovely crepe georgette can easily be finished with a rolled hem or French seams.

Folkwear

FitNice

For those of you who love fabrics with attitude, check out Strad Slither. White stretch denim has been printed with a black reptile scale design, which will be a show stopper as a jacket, romper, jeans, or color block it with Strad Onyx, a rich black, stretch bull denim.

Stretch Denim

95% Cotton, 5% Spandex. 52” wide. Cold wash, dry low. Use nap layout. 23.5” repeat, one way design. 30% cross-grain stretch.

$999

VF231-05 Strad Onyx

Rich Black Stretch Bull Denim

95% Cotton, 5% Spandex. 55” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 20% cross-grain stretch.

$899

VF231-04 Strad Slither Black and White Reptile Print

Dana Marie #1057 “Cozy Asymmetry” - jacket

Closet Core “Ginger Skinny Jeans”

Jeans Kits (below)

It can be a pain to source the proper hardware for making great jeans. Closet Core’s kits solve that problem very quickly. Choose from the zipper fly (Ginger) or the button fly (Morgan). Choose from gold, nickel, copper, and antique brass hardware. Kits include enough hardware for a practice installation. Kits also include two Organ jeans needles. $10/kit.

Ginger Skinny Jeans (left)

Designed for stretch denim, our Ginger Jeans are a comfortable and super versatile wardrobe staple. A classic five-pocket design with professional-looking details, you’ll want to wear them every day.

View A features a low rise, straight “stovepipe” leg and traditional fold-over front pockets. View B has a high rise, skinny leg and pocket stay sewn into center front.

Level: Advanced. Sized 0-20. $20.

Morgan Boyfriend Jeans (below)

Inspired by old-school denim but with a fresh, modern cut, Morgan Jeans are a classic five-pocket jean designed for non-stretch denim.

Featuring a mid-rise, contoured waistband, tapered leg and button fly, Morgan fits snugly through the hip but relaxes and conforms to your curves with a little wear (size up for a slouchier, more casual fit). Choose between a regular or cropped inseam, and add an optional leather waistband patch.

Level: Intermediate Sized 0-20. $20

VF231-06 Strad Lace

Rich Black Stretch Lace

95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 15% crosswise stretch. 65% lengthwise stretch.

$599

Strad Lace features scalloped selvages, and the stretch runs lengthwise, encouraging you to use the scallops as decorative hems. Create a simple, unlined pull-on top that you can wear over any color tank or shell, giving you so many wardrobe options from one garment.

Liesl

Burda #6112 “Misses’ Skirts”

VF231-07 Strad Scales

Strad Scales completes our black and white collection, sporting a subtle reptile design on black ponte knit. Will you make a knit jacket with a big metal zipper, a straight skirt to wear with knee-high boots, or a low scoop neck sheath dress to wear under your reptile print denim jacket? When you share your make on social media, tag @VogueFabrics.

Luthier Collection

No longer an apprentice, Stradivari was free to use his woodworking skills, bringing a new style to his creations. He increased the dimensions of his violins and cut a more distinct bevel, both of which effected the tonal quality and how the instruments felt in the hand. The larger violins became known as “Long Strads”. He also made two changes that visually separated his work from others. He outlined the heads of the instruments in black and he concocted a red wood stain which was vastly darker and richer than the pale blonde instruments of the period. Look for an image of his 1690 Tuscan Violin as a prime example from this period. By the turn of the century, Stradivari reverted to making the smaller violin in the Amati style, and continued this until his death at age 93. It is estimated he created over 1100 instruments, of which approximately 960 were violins. He also crafted some exquisite cellos, violas, mandolins and guitars. The style he used in his “Golden Period” from 1700-1725 are seen as the gold standard used as inspiration for centuries of instruments ever since. Some historians say Stradivari was incredibly dextrous, carving the heads and inserting the purling faster than all other luthiers, and others attribute his prolific creations to having skilled apprentices, including two or three of his 10 children.

Caramel Textured Knit

95% Polyester, 5% Spandex.

58” wide. Cold wash, dry low.

75% crosswise stretch.

50% lengthwise stretch. $999

Brown Stretch Cotton Corduroy

95% Cotton, 5% Spandex.

57” wide. Cold wash, dry low. Use nap layout.

15% cross-grain stretch. $1099

VF231-08 Luthier Honeycomb

VF231-09 Luthier B Chord

VF231-10 Luthier Abstract Indigo, Tan, Cream and Black Crepe Georgette 100% Polyester. 59” wide. Delicate wash, dry low. All-over print.

$529

VF231-11 Luthier Indigo

Blue Classic Ponte Knit 68% Rayon, 28% Nylon, 4% Spandex. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 40% crosswise stretch. 25% lengthwise stretch.

$1499

Fall in love with chocolate….fabrics, that is. Drape a cowl-neck top from Luthier Honeycomb to wear with slacks sewn from Luthier B Chord. The combinations of textures play off of each other well, and the milk chocolate knit looks scrumptious paired with the dark cocoa of the stretch cotton pinwale.

Brown and blue have been such a strong combination in our retail store, we sought out some wonderful Wedgewood-colored fabrics for you. There are so many ways to incorporate Luthier Abstract crepe georgette into your wardrobe, including as a semi-sheer top, an overlay, and a scarf. If you are one of the Fitnice Sewing Sisters who jumped on the chance to order from our Classic Ponte Di Roma collection before it was publicly released, you will recognize Luthier Indigo as one of the options (called Wedgewood in the PDR collection). The fiber content of this fabric is the same as the Arietta from Robert Kaufman, and it has a very similar feel and all-way stretch, but this is not a color from Kaufman. This firm ponte is ideal for creating mixand-match garments like a knit jacket and pants, plus a dress and cardigan.

New Look #6712

“Misses Separates” - ensemble

VF231-12 Luthier Fuji Japanese Inspired Lyocell Rayon 100% Lyocell (high-end rayon). 57” wide. Dry clean or cold wash. 3.25” repeat, one way design. Use nap layout.

$799

VF231-13 Luthier Reversible Double Woven Brown and Tan Wool and Cotton Stretch Twill Wool, Cotton and Lycra® blend. 60” wide. Dry clean or cold wash, air dry. 15% crossgrain stretch.

$1499

We recently bought a collection of Lyocell prints from a fashion designer who specializes in winter ski wear with an Aloha vibe. This soft dress-weight print features a Japanese-inspired red sun, cherry blossoms, and Mount Fuji, hence the name Luthier Fuji. Craft a quick top to wear with a jacket and skirt of our next fabric.

After you are done flipping your swatch of Luthier Reversible over and over, feeling its softness and dreaming of wearing it against your skin, get busy creating an ensemble

VF231-14 Luthier Intrigue

Unique Animal Border Print Stretch Denim

85% Cotton, 12% Nylon, 3% Spandex 60” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 20% lengthwise stretch. 21” border.

$999

that showcases both sides. The darker side is the exact same color as the animal spots of Luthier Intrigue. Printed in Korea, this showstopping denim features mottled blue on one side and a 21” border of a wildcat, flowers, and animal spots on the other. The stretch runs along the grain, which is exactly what you want when cutting out your pattern, allowing the stretch to wrap around you. We recommend sewing a long jacket, a border print dress or overalls, or sew border print jeans. Sew the off-cuts into a matching messenger bag.

New Look #6661 “Relaxed fit jumpsuit”

Dana Marie #1026 “Forecast” - ensemble

95% Cotton, 5% Spandex. 57” wide. Cold wash, dry low. Use nap layout. 20% cross-grain stretch.

$1099

100% Rayon. 57” wide. Cold wash, air dry. All-over design.

$759

We wanted to sneak these last two fabrics into this collection because they were too good not to offer while it is still cold outside. Luthier G Chord stretch cotton pinwale corduroy already sold out in our retail store (don’t worry - we pulled stock aside for you!). Corduroy has been so difficult to find this year, and hunter green has been a topselling color. We found a lovely companion for it in Luthier Flora, a soft rayon challis print with body and drape. Choose this print for your next tunic, blouse, flowing skirt, or fit-and-flare dress.

VF231-15 Luthier G Chord

Hunter Stretch Cotton Corduroy

VF231-16 Luthier Flora

Hunter and Tan on Black Rayon Challis Floral Print

Extant Collection

Remarkably, nearly half of the instruments created by Stradivari exist today. They are coveted by musicians, music aficionados, conservationists, museums, and col lectors of fine art. Two violins are famously not played at all, and kept in pristine condition, serving as prime ex tant examples of Baroque master craftsmanship. Accord ing to Fein Violins, “Almost all Stradivarius violins have had their necks replaced with a longer neck and have a new bass bar inside. The Messiah Stradivarius is one of the few violins that has not been altered.” Another extant example is a violin called The Lady Blunt, named for the granddaughter of Lord Byron, Lady Anne Blunt. She was a pupil of the famous Parisian violin maker, Jean Baptiste Vuillaume, who sold the instrument to Lady Blunt in 1865. She held onto the instrument for thirty years be fore selling it. It eventually was purchased by a collector. In the hundred years since, it has continued to sell from collector to collector, all displaying the violin as art, rather than playing it. The color, clarity of design, and sound are thought to be as close to what would have come straight from Stradivari at the time of original purchase. In 2011, the Lady Blunt sold at auction by Japan’s Nippon Founda tion to raise $15.9 million benefitting the victims of the horrific earthquake and tsunami from that year. One very rare performans of the Lady Blunt came in 1971 when Sotheby’s auctioned the famed Strad. World class mu sician Yehudi Menuhin played the Lady Blunt for the bidders and attendees so they could hear the tonal clarity and richness of the highly prized violin.

VF231-17 Extant Argyle

Pink and Avocado Green Rib Knit 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. 57” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 5.75” design repeat, 2.875” diamonds. 90% crosswise stretch. 35% lengthwise stretch.

$799

VF231-18 Extant Sorbet

Pink Classic Ponte Knit 68% Viscose, 28% Nylon, 4% Spandex. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 50% crosswise stretch. 30% lengthwise stretch.

$1499

Extant Argyle tickled us with its blush pink and avocado green argyle design accented by robin’s egg blue on a cream all-way stretch rib knit. Add some pep and prep to your wardrobe with a classic V-neck to wear with a skirt or slacks sewn from Extant Sorbet. Like the Wedgewood knit in the Luthier collection, this blush pink all-way stretch ponte is high quality with a firm hand, ideal for sewing knit bottom weight and jacket wardrobe options.

VF231-19 Extant Primavera

Floral Print on Black Techno Scuba 96% Polyester, 4% Spandex. 59” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 21” design repeat. 60% crosswise stretch.

$999

yd through March 10, 2023 $1499yd starting March 11, 2023

Our supplier for the printed scuba knits has come through again with Extant Primavera. Buff, pink and yellow flowers accented by green leaves are tossed against a rich black background. Make a statement piece that stands on its own, or pair it with the two solids on the next page to wear as separates.

FitNice Systems “Katherine Neckline” on dress

We found two knit fabrics that pick up on the buff and the green in the print. Extant Buff comes from our stock collection of 10 oz cotton jersey knits, while Extant Modal is a lovely all-way stretch knit in leaf green. Modal is a higher-end rayon made from beech tree pulp, which gives it incredible softness.

VF231-20 Extant Buff

10oz Cotton Jersey Knit 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 80% crosswise stretch. 50% lengthwise stretch

$799

VF231-21 Extant Modal

Leaf Green Modal Rayon Knit

95% Modal (rayon from Beech), 5% Spandex. 61” wide. Dry clean, or test before cold wash, air dry. 90% crosswise stretch. 40% lengthwise stretch

$799

FitNice Systems “Jackie O Top” “Lady Legs”

VF231-22 Extant Chocolate

Supple Brown Ponte de Roma Polyester, Rayon, Lycra® blend. 58” wide. Dry clean or cold wash, dry flat. 80% crosswise stretch. See also VF226-28 rust.

$999

VF231-23 Extant Butterflies

Imported French Terry Knit 80% Poly, 15% Rayon, 4% Spandex. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 2.5” design repeat. 40% crosswise stretch. 5% lengthwise stretch.

$899

Our soft and supple Extant Chocolate stable ponte knit is ideal for making wrap dresses, plus surplice and twist tops.

Choose Extant Butterflies for sewing lightweight hoodies, sweater tops, and sporty dolman sleeve tops. This French terry knit features a smooth face and terry looped back in a stable knit with a soft drape.

Sewing Workshop Collections “Maison Top & Joggers”

FEATURED SEWING PATTERNS

NEWLOOK 6661 $7.49

Misses’ relaxed fit jumpsuit with drawstring Waist has scoop neckline, front bodice fastening, and elasticated waist with front tie. With or without short sleeves. Cropped or full-length leg. Level: Intermediate

NEWLOOK 6711 $7.49

Misses’ cardigans and pants for knits only. V-neck cardigan in two lengths has long sleeves with hem bands and pull-on ankle length flared pants. Level: Easy.

#108 Turkish Dancer

A beautiful three-piece ensemble based on 18th century and early 19th-century Ottoman Empire fashions, including the flowing entari gown, fitted vest, and jacket.

The Entari (shown here) features optional waist-shaping darts, plunging v-front neckline, button loop front closures, flowing bell sleeves, and free floating ankle length panels. It can be worn as a gown under the vest or as a coat to wear as top layer.

In our catalog, we feature the entari with a shorter hem to mimic a long tunic, but the long version is dramatic.

Sizes XS-2XL $19.95

liesl + co. sewing patterns

Melville Cardigan + Vest

This versatile cardigan and vest pattern includes a V neck, classic styling, and clean lines. The facings give this design an especially professional appearance. View A includes a slightly cropped-length cardigan with long sleeves and buttons up the front. Views B and C are longer vest styles that are sleeveless and buttonless with walking vents at the sides. View B ends at the knee while View C is midi length. Mix and match the views to create other styles as well. This pattern includes cup sizes to help you get the perfect fit. Sizes XXS-XXL.

$16.95 Level: Advanced Beginner.

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Here are some general guides. You can always use your swatch to test how a fabric will react to washing and drying. Test wash the way you plan to wash your finished garments - this will remove any sizing and shrinkage prior to cutting/sewing.

Pro-Tip: Set your washer for an extra long spin cycle to remove excess water, then toss in the dryer on low heat for 5 minutes before hanging or laying flat. This minimizes wrinkles, and helps fibers last longer.

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Sonic Collection

Let’s focus now on that famed sonic quality attributed to all Strads, as they are lovingly called. Many studies and tests have been conducted to try to figure out what makes these instruments so superior. For violins, violas and cellos, the sound emanates from the entire instrument - the neck, headstock, back and sides - vibrating and resonating in unison with the bowing and piz zicato (pluck). The tonal differences between an entry level violin for students and a pro fessional quality instrument for orchestral performances is akin to the tonal differ ences and richness of a song being sung by a child versus Jennifer Hudson. In a 2018 article in The Guardian, it is not ed that “...researchers found that the early Italian instruments produced a human-like ‘formants,’” the harmonic tones that correspond to resonances in the vocal tract. Specifically, the Amati violins produced formants similar to those from bass and baritone sing ers, while the Stradivari instruments had higher-frequency formants, closer to those of tenors and contraltos.” Over the past half century many tests have analyzed every aspect of Strads including the woods used, the components of the wood stain, the size and shape of the f holes. Changes to the shape, size, or density all factor in an instrument’s sonic clarity and richness. As soon as one conclusion is drawn, another study refutes it. Even a blind study of professional mu sicians playing various violins concluded the musicians could not tell which were Stradivarius and which were modern high-end instruments.

Dana Marie #1054

“Princess Layers” - vest

We love it when subscribers call and tell us they couldn’t stop fondling a fabric. Sonic Sweater is totally fondle-worthy. Choose this extra-wide, lightweight, all-way stretch sweater knit for sewing any number of tops: ruched, wrapped, twisted, plain, tight, or loose….you will love pulling it on every day. Wear it with leggings crafted from

VF231-24 Sonic Sweater

Olive with Black Heathered Rayon Blend Sweater Knit

76% Rayon, 21% Poly, 3% Spandex. 63” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 90% crosswise stretch. 30% lengthwise stretch.

$799

Sonic Chic, an all-way stretch herringbone knit with a heathered grey appearance.

From a manufacturer of high-end sportswear comes Sonic Graphite, a medium-weight, allway stretch ponte. Although it is tightly knit, we love that it still has a soft face and supple hand for constructing high-end garments.

VF231-25 Sonic Chic

Heathered black and Gray Herringbone Ponte Knit

87% Poly, 13% Spandex. 48” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 60% crosswise stretch. 40% lengthwise stretch.

$899

VF231-26 Sonic Graphite

Firm Charcoal All-way Stretch Ponte Knit

46% Poly, 42% Rayon, 10% Nylon, 2% Spandex. 53” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 50% crosswise stretch. 40% lengthwise stretch.

$1499

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VF231-27 Sonic Waffle

Dark Olive and Grey Polyester Stretch Waffle Knit

95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. 55” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 14” design repeat. 50% crosswise stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.

$799

VF231-28 Sonic Jersey

Dark Olive 10oz Cotton Jersey Knit

95% Cotton, 5% Spandex. 57” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 80% crosswise stretch. 30% lengthwise stretch.

$799

Keep it casual and whip up some knit slacks from the ponte (page 23) to wear with a cute top crafted out of Sonic Waffle, a green and grey camouflage waffle knit. We are seeing this type of fabric from several vendors, mostly in solid colors (of which we have a few). Sonic Jersey olive cotton knit is from our basic stock collection and we thought it fit perfectly with this grey and green theme. Wear it as a knit top under a waffle overshirt, or as a long wrap top over a knee-length straight skirt.

Dana marie #1055 “My Favorite Pullover”

VF231-29

Sonic Classic

Grey Herringbone Worsted Flannel 100% Cotton. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low or dry clean.

$1199

VF231-30 Sonic Shadow White, Black, and Grey Cotton Shadow Stripe Italian Shirting 100% Cotton. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low or dry clean. Made in Italy.

$999

Sonic Classic, an imported 100% Cotton bottom-weight woven herringbone, can best be described as a worsted flannel. Tailor this handsome fabric into a jacket, vest, and slacks, or a sleek sheath dress. Stay on trend with today’s menswear fashion and tailor a topcoat from this handsome herringbone.

If you love classic tailored garments, choose Sonic Shadow cotton shirting to wear with the cotton herringbone. Made in Italy, this shadow stripe will look smart as a traditional buttondown shirt, but will really stand out as a pieced top with bias interest, such as Diane Ericson’s The French Fold Shrug.

Liesl + Co “Fitzroy Blouse”

Folkwear #229 “Sailor Pants”

Homage Collection

The Messiah. The Titanic. The Davidoff. These are names of some of the mot famous Stradivarius creations. The Messiah was created during Stradivari’s Golden Period, and remained in his possession until his death, after which his son sold it to Count De Salabue who then sold it to Luigi Tarisio. From then on, the provenance is in tact, as well as its “unworn varnish and crisp sound.” Tarisio was a buyer and seller of fine instruments with an affinity towards this one violin, which he could not bear to sell. French violinist Jean-Delphin Alard inadvertently gave it the name the Messiah because, as the center of so many discussions with Tarisio, “it was always waited for, but never arrived.” The next time you are in Oxford, England, visit the Ashmolean Museum to view this treasure. While you are there, check out the Hill and the Rawlins, two Strad guitars. The Titanic violin is so named because it was on the fateful voyage in 1912, while in the possession of the ship’s bandmaster, Wallace Hartley. According to Stradivarius.org, Hartley was playing the hymn “Nearer My God To Thee” as the ship sank. Hartley then placed the instrument into its near water-proof leather case, strapped it to his back against his cork and linen life jacket, and that is where it was found ten days layer by the Mackay-Bennet morgue ship, with very little salt water damage to speak of. Switching to another instrument, you most likely have heard the Davidoff cello played by the incomparable Yo Yo Ma, who has it on loan from the Vuitton Foundation until he retires from performing. To appreciate the incredible carving talents of Stradivari, search for images of the Cipriani Potter violin which features delicate Baroque carving along the outer edges. Only two Stradivarius mandolins survive: the eight-stringed Mandolino Coristo, circa 1705, and the ten-stringed Cutler-Challen Choral Mandolino, circa 1680.

Due to limited yardage, we did not include a swatch of Homage Melton in your swatch packs. The color is slightly bluer than VF231-33. The double-brushed wool blend coating is perfect for unlined spring jackets.

VF231-31 Homage Melton Burgundy Double Brushed Wool Blend Coating Wool/Polyester blend. 58” wide. Dry clean or test before you cold wash and line dry. Swatch available upon request.

$1999

Dana Marie #1050

“Moto Me” - coat

Shown with #1050H Hood

When we showed this hi-multi chiffon print to our staff, some said it reminded them of fireworks and others said wildflowers. Either way, Homage Abstract’s frenetic print brightens the mood with vibrant colors on a black base. Choose it for a focal piece, such as a blouse or oversized scarf, to wear with Homage Chianti, a dark wine virgin wool blend made in Italy by Bonnotto. We purchased it as designer deadstock from a New York fashion house when they were done cutting their spring line, so the price is far less than what you would pay for regular order goods. Although it has 2% spandex, there is very little stretch to it.

VF231-32 Homage Abstract

Dynamic Print on Black Hi-Multi Polyester Chiffon

100% Polyester. 59” wide. Delicate wash, dry low. 24” design repeat. $529

VF231-33 Homage Chianti

Wine Virgin Wool Blend Italian Tropical Stretch Suiting 44% Virgin Wool, 54% Polyester, 2% Spandex. 58” wide. Dry clean or test before cold wash. Minimal crossgrain stretch.

$1999

Sewing Workshop

“Ikina Two Jacket”

Liesl + Co

“Verdun Woven T-Shirt”

Cutting Line Designs #52317 “Putting it Together” - ensemble

Homage Luxe is nearly 100% wool in a midnight navy. Choose this soft yet substantial wool suiting for classic tailored garments. Enhance your wool with a blouse sewn from Homage Foliage. Dark and light coral, straw, sienna, and umber leaves are blown against a dark midnight navy rayon challis. If you prefer upscale casual elegance, sew this piece into a chic tunic to wear with navy wool straightlegged pants. Wear that same top with Capris pants or shorts sewn from Homage Romance stretch poly-cotton blend to transition into warmer weather. See how the change of skirt in our images takes the ensemble from evening to day, office to play, dinner date to lunch date.

VF231-34 Homage Luxe

Midnight Navy Stretch Wool Suiting 98% Wool, 2% Spandex. 58” wide. Dry clean or test before cold wash. 5% crossgrain stretch.

$1999

VF231-35 Homage Foliage

Coral and Neutral Leaves Tossed on a Midnight Navy Rayon Challis 100% Rayon. 54” wide. Cold wash, line dry or dry clean. 25” design repeat.

$759

VF231-36 Homage Romance

Dark Coral Stretch Poly-Cotton Twill 53% Cotton, 44% Poly, 3% Spandex. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 15% crossgrain stretch.

$699

Star Collection

Several famous musicians play Stradivarius instruments, but they don’t all own the prized pieces which sell at auction for millions of dollars. Collectors will loan the instruments out for specific events or to favorite artists. We mentioned Yo Yo Ma plays the 1712 Davidoff Cello, a richly hued orange-red cello previously owned by Jacqueline du Prè. In an interview with Yo Yo Ma, he discloses that Du Prè did not love how it reacted to her aggressive bowing, and she wound up favoring a different cello. “You have to coax the instrument,” he explains. “The more you attack it, the less it returns.” Itzhak Perlman owns the 1714 Soil Violin (pronounced swal) formerly owned by Yehudi Menuhin. It has an extensive provenance and is famously characterized by its vibrant red varnish and two-piece maple back construction featuring the wood grain joining in a chevron design, as opposed to a single back piece or the wood grain being joined strictly horizontally. Fun fact: the Fallout 3 video game requires the player to retrieve the Soil from an underground bunker that “serves as a sanctuary to the musical arts in a post-apocalyptic world.”

Julian Lloyd Webber OBE, brother to Andrew the incomparable composer, recently sold his Barjansky Strad cello after retiring due to an injury. Those of you who love the Golden Age of cinema will have heard Toscha Seidel’s Stradivarius violin, the ex-Kreisler, featured in the Wizard of Oz. Seidel also performed with his Strad on the soundtracks for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Adventures of Robin Hood, and Anthony Adverse - the latter two won Academy Awards for composer Erich Korngold.

VF231-37 Star Valentine

Dark Red Sofie Ponte Knit 83% Poly, 14% Rayon, 3% Lycra®. 59” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 50% crosswise stretch. 15% lengthwise stretch.

$799

VF231-38 Star Alpine

Dark Red and Snow White Paisley and Leaf Double Knit Polyester, Rayon, Spandex blend. 54” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 10” one way repeat - use nap layout. 40% crosswise stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.

$899

VF231-41 Star Cloud

Winter White Bamboo Rayon and Cotton Blend Jersey PFD 70% Rayon from Bamboo, 30% Cotton. 66” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 50% crosswise stretch. 15% lengthwise stretch. PFD = Prepared for Dying.

$799

Add romantic red to your wardrobe with our Star Collection. Begin with a knit top sewn from Star Valentine, add a Star Alpine cardigan, and complete the ensemble with FitNice Lady Leg pants sewn from Star Snow. Star Valentine is a lightweight ponte plucked from our reorderable Sofie Collection. The soft and supple hand is a delight to wear. Star Alpine is a fun knit featuring red and snow-white in solid, dot, stripe, and check patterns forming flowers and leaves. The firm, winter white double knit of Star Snow can be worn all year, so make a few wardrobe options.

We love the little bit of bling that Star Sparkle brings to the table. Tiny red sequins are strewn across a dark red jersey knit. Whip up a cowl neck tank to wear with the snow double knit or the following black stretch gabardine.

Liesl + Co Patterns “Melville Cardigan”

VF231-39 Star Snow

Winter White Firm Ponte Knit Viscose, Polyester, Spandex blend. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 60% crosswise stretch. 50% lengthwise stretch.

$1499

VF231-40 Star Sparkle

Red Sequin Jersey Knit

95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. Sequined area is 52” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 20% crosswise stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.

$799

VF231-42 Star Nacht

Rich Black Felix Stretch Gabardine

72% Poly, 24% Rayon, 4% Spandex. 59” wide. Dry clean recommended. 15% crossgrain stretch.

$1299

Burda #6598 Very Easy Knit Skirt

Star Cloud is an extra wide PFD bamboo/cotton blend jersey knit. PFD means prepared for dyeing, so order extra and play around with sashiko, tie-dye, ombre, batik, and more. We put this in the catalog at 50% off the regular retail price. It’s from Robert Kaufman’s fashion division, so you know it’s a quality fabric.

We know some of you prefer sewing wovens to knits, so we added Star Nacht to the collection. This black stretch gabardine should be sewn like any woven suiting fabric. You just get to enjoy built-in ease from the added stretch. The black picks up on the subtle black accents of the Alpine knit.

Liesl + Co “Chai Tee”

VF231-43 Intrigue Streaks Navy and Pale Lilac Abstract Print

Extra Wide Rayon Jersey Knit

95% Rayon, 5% Spandex. 66” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 70% crosswise stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.

$999

VF231-44 Intrigue Lilac

Pale Lavender Ponte De Roma

67% Viscose, 28% Nylon, 5% Spandex. 57” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 60% crosswise stretch. 30% lengthwise stretch.

$1499

For those of you in warmer climates, you can start shopping for Spring fabrics now with our Intrigue Collection. Begin with Intrigue Streaks, a lightweight, extrawide, rayon jersey knit featuring dashes in shades of purple and navy. Scrunch it, ruche it, drape it, enjoy it! The paler shades of purple work well with Intrigue Lilac, a firm and full bodied ponte di Roma double knit ideal for structuring knit jackets and slacks, skirts and princess seamed dresses.

Sewing

VF231-45 Intrigue Lawn Purple and Blue Poppies on a Lightweight Cotton 100% Cotton. 57” wide. Cold wash, tumble dry low. 12.25” repeat, one way design. Use nap layout.

$1099

VF231-46 Intrigue Twill Dark Regal Purple Poly-Cotton 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton. 59” wide. Cold wash, dry low.

$699

Don’t wait until Summer to order Intrigue Lawn - earn your Loyalty Points and order it now! Many colors in the purple family are represented in beautiful watercolor poppies, accented by bright green stems. Sew a lovely blouse to toss on over a knit tank made from VF231-48 and slacks sewn from of our next gem. Intrigue Twill is a classic polyester-cotton blend bottom weight that is surprisingly light. We love this fabric for basic walking shorts, slacks, a spring jacket, or a simple romper.

Liesl + Co “Geneva V-Neck Blouse”

Closet Core “Morgan Boyfriend Jeans”

Jenny Overalls + Trousers

A modern take on classic overalls, plus high rise pants and shorts, all with wide legs.

Cielo Top + Dress

Easy, breezy boxy top and shift, suitable for beginners.

Intrigue Collection

There are a few notable Stradivarius instruments that have gained notoriety as ob jects for thieves. ABC recently showcased a true crime documentary featuring the Morini violin. Erica Morini was an Austrian Jew who was just five years old when she made her debut playing for Emperor Franz Joseph’s birthday party in 1909. She gained worlwide fame, regarded by The Strad journal as the, “most bewitching woman violinist of this century.” Her Stradivarius, among other prized possessions, was stolen from her New York Fifth Avenue apartment in 1995 while she lay dying in the hospital from heart disease. She was not told of the break-in, and she died believing her collection would be sold and the proceeds split between three Jewish charitable organizations. Another famous Strad theft occurred near Milwaukee in 2014. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Frank Almond was in the parking lot of a local college after a performance when an attacker tasered him and made off with the 300 year Lipinski Strad that was on loan to him from a wealthy Wisconsin family. Unlike the Morini case, Almond’s instrument was re covered nine days later and three men were sentenced for the premeditated crime. In 2019 the documentary “Plucked” debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival, detailing the theft, recovery and convictions surrounding the Lipinski Strad. Current con cert violinist, Joshua Bell, owns the infamous 1713 Huberman Stradivarius violin, named for Polish violinist Bronislaw Huberman, from whom this rare gem was stolen...twice. In 1919, the Gibson violin, as it was then known, was taken from Huberman’s Vienna hotel room, but was recovered within three days. Nearly two decades later, the same instrument was stolen from his dressing room at Carnegie Hall by either nightclub musician Julian Altman, or his friend. Altman played the Strad for many years, including his time as a violinist with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C. In 1985, the dying Altman confessed to his wife about the theft. She eventually returned the instrument and collected a $236,000 finder’s fee from the insurance company Lloyd’s of London.

Sewing Workshop

“Jenny Overalls” “Cielo Top + Dress”

For a more dramatic garment, whiz up a dress from Intrigue Digital. Gorgeous purple flowers and branches are tossed on a full bodied double brushed ITY knit. While our catalog crew was coordinating the collection, our retail store staff was fawning over this one.

Our last two fabrics in this issue were milled as coordinates, so please use them together for an outfit. Both are extra wide, so should be able to order less and lay all your pattern pieces out side by side. Lightweight, super soft to the touch, amazing stretch and drape, Intrigue Regal and Intrigue Printemps bring so much to the sewing table. Just look at how the rich purple blends well with the purple background of the watercolor floral print. Color block or make mix-and-match separates. You can’t go wrong.

VF231-47 Intrigue Digital

Double Brushed ITY Floral Print

96% Polyester, 4% Spandex. 59” wide. Cold wash, dry low. All over design. 60% crosswise stretch. 40% lengthwise stretch.

$999

VF231-48 Intrigue Regal

Rich Purple Extra Wide Rayon Jersey Knit 95% Rayon, 5% Spandex. 66” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 75% crosswise stretch. 25% lengthwise stretch.

$999

VF231-49 Intrigue Printemps

Fun Stylized Floral Extra Wide Rayon Jersey Knit 95% Rayon, 5% Spandex. 66” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. All over design. 50% crosswise stretch. 25% lengthwise stretch.

$999

Happy sewing everyone!

Angela Wolf #1913 “The Shirley Wrap”