$𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘!!

We are giving away a $100 package of sewing supplies and fabric to one lucky customer!!

Read below to find out how you can win. 

 

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭: A package full of sewing supplies and fabric valued at over $100!

 

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐧: Earn 1 entry for every $50 purchased from our Clearance items located on the Whimsical Fabric & Me group.

 

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Entry earning begins now and runs through Sunday, September 11th.

 

𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬: If we have more than $1,000 in orders between now and the 11th we will giveaway a second $100 bundle! More than $1,500 and we will draw three winners!

 

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩: All Clearance items are located in the GUIDES on the Whimsical Fabric & Me group. Click on Guides to see everything available. There is so much listed and everything is priced to sell!

 

 

Hop on over to Facebook today to grab a deal and earn some entries!

Happy Creating!
Danielle Storm
WhimsicalFabric.com

 

PS Don't forget to check the Facebook group often. We are listing new discounted items weekly until everything is gone!

Save an EXTRA 20% Off Clearance Prices 😍

Now through Monday save an extra 20% off everything in the Inventory Clearance Guides on the Whimsical Fabric & Me Facebook group!

• Quilting Cottons are only $6/yard
• Chambray and Denim is only $7.20/yard
• Knits and Piques are just $7.60/yard
• Children's Corner Patterns are only $9.60 each, while Izzy and Ivy Patterns are as low as $7.20 each
  

 

 

Hop on over to Facebook today to grab a deal. Hurry though because stock is limited and the extra 20% off is only good through Monday.

Happy Creating!
Danielle Storm
WhimsicalFabric.com

 

PS Don't forget to check the Facebook group often. We are listing new discounted items almost daily, M-F, every week throughout the summer until everything is gone!

WIN FREE FABRIC from Whimsical Fabric! 🎁

We will be 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂 to one of our customers next Wednesday, June 1st!!

There are 3 ways to enter to win!

1. Comment on posts on our Facebook VIP group, Whimsical Fabric and Me. Earn 1 entry for each comment you make
2. Purchase from our Inventory Clearance Sale. We have Quilting Cotton, Piques, Denim, Chambray, Knits, Precuts, Patterns, and more all on sale for 30% off or more!. Everything can be found by going to the Whimsical Fabric and Me group and clicking on the GUIDES section. Every yard or item purchased counts as an entry!!
   
3. And Now thru Tuesday, May 31st, 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 from the Guides 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐒 𝟐 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒!! Order 5 yards of fabric and earn 10 giveaway entries plus 5 more entries for your comments ordering, for a total 15 entries!! 🎁

 

 

Hop on over to Facebook today and earn some entries. 

Happy Creating!
Danielle Storm
WhimsicalFabric.com

 

PS Don't forget to check the Facebook group often. We are listing new discounted items almost daily, M-F, every week throughout the summer until everything is gone! 

 

More DEEPLY Discounted Items as we Continue to Clear Out Whimsical Fabric's Inventory

In case you missed our last message, Whimsical Fabric is closing it's doors and we are selling off ALL of our inventory at 30%-50% off or more!

Please make sure you are a part of our Facebook VIP group, Whimsical Fabric and Me, as this is where we are listing these deals. 

 Below are all the new items we have listed over the past week. 

Everything is discounted 30%-50% or more!

KNITS

 DENIM & CHAMBRAY

 

PRE-CUTS

 

PIQUE & EMBROIDERED SEERSUCKER

 

 and
PAPER PATTERNS

Some of these CC patterns are now Out of Stock, Rare, 

and Hard to Find! Grab them now at this discounted price!!

 

 

Hop on over to Facebook today. 

 

And don't forget to check the Facebook group often. We are listing new discounted items almost daily, M-F, every week throughout the summer until everything is gone! 

Happy Creating!
Danielle Storm
WhimsicalFabric.com

Inventory Clearance Sale - BIG Discounts at Whimsical Fabric

 It is sometimes really hard to close chapters in our lives. Especially when those chapters were so good! 

Our family is moving on to a new adventure and with that I must close a chapter in my life. I am in the process of shutting Whimsical Fabric's doors. At least for the time being. And I need to clear out ALL fabric, patterns, packing supplies, notions, clothing blanks, etc. EVERYTHING must go. 

As I slowly work through all the goodies I am listing them at a deep discount on our Facebook VIP group, Whimsical Fabric and Me. We would love to have you join us and take a peek at all the goodies.

 Below is what we have listed over the past week. 

Everything is discounted 30%-50% or more!

KNITS

 

 

 QUILTING COTTONS

 

 

 

 

 

PRE-CUTS

 

 and
PAPER PATTERNS

 

Izzy & Ivy Designs are no longer in business and these patterns are now super hard to find! Snag some while you can. 💖

 

Hop on over to Facebook, Grab some great deals, and Help Us fund our next adventure. 

 

Make sure to keep checking the Facebook group often. We are listing new discounted items daily M-F every week throughout the summer until everything is gone. 

Happy Creating!
Danielle Storm
WhimsicalFabric.com

December Reviews - Nightgown Patterns and Riley Blake Flannel Fabric

We have two great pattern reviews for you today. You may recognize this first pattern, it's the Children's Corner Ruthie. Sharon reviewed it for us last month using corduroy. 

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Don't you love it when a pattern is so versatile it can be used for more than one purpose?

 

Hello ladies! I have sewn Ruthie View A with the long sleeves instead of the short sleeves. I used the Riley Blake flannel as well to make this dress into a night gown. No mods needed.

This time on the Ruthie pattern I added ric rac to the collar, in-between the bodice and skirt, and to the sleeves ends as well. The pattern includes instructions for adding the ric-rac to all of these places except the bodice/skirt pieces. The instructions were very well written for this part. The ric rac was sewn in the first time and looks great! No seam riper needed!

As I said in my last review of the Ruthie pattern, I love how this bodice sews up! I have to mention it again because it's just that clever. (You can read the full details of the Ruthie pattern review here.) This is a dress pattern that you will want to sew again and again for sure!

Onto the fabric. With winter fast approaching, flannel is perfect for pjs and nightgowns for the whole family. I used Riley Blake Summer Breeze flannel. I have sewn my fair share of flannel fabrics over the years, but this, by far, is the best quality I have ever used. It is nice and thick. It gathers very well because of this. And the collar holds it's shape so nicely. It made for a very sturdy button placket as well. This is so very important with a five year old little girl who loves to dance and jump around in her nightgown. I know that this night gown will last beyond her out growing it.

The other wonderful part about this flannel is how soft it is, inside and out! As soon as I put this on her she started to yawn big time!! That would be a mother's score I think, ha-ha! She loves this so much with how cozy it is and requests to wear it ever night now. I can also say how pleased I am with how well this washes too. The colors are holding up very nicely and it is still looks new.

For the inside back bodice lining I used Fabric Finders White SV Imperial Broadcloth. This was very lovely to work with and feels dreamy against the skin as well. This fabric is am excellent fabric to line any clothing garments with. I think it would be very lovely for smocking as well. 

 

Back to the Ruthie pattern. I wanted to show you the back of the View A bodice. The shorter bodice is perfect for making a night gown. It makes it very comfortable for sleeping in. Also, the skirt on this pattern is not too gathered, which reduces bulk. Overall the Ruthie is very comfortable for my daughter to sleep in. 

The only part that I did change is the how much I hemmed the dress. I made the hem 1" shorter to make the night gown longer than the pattern calls for. It was so easy I wouldn't even call it a modification.

 

You can find all the these products in the Whimsical Fabric Shop.

Click on the names below and the link will take you right to them.  

Riley Blake Summer Breeze Flannel
(All Riley Blake Flannel Fabric)

Fabric Finders White SV Imperial Broadcloth.

Hot Pink Ric Rac

CC Ruthie Dress Pattern

Sharon

Hello friends! Today, we are also looking at the beautiful Ellie Inspired pattern, Beautiful Dreamer.

This is a cozy nightgown and robe set. It's such a pretty, feminine pattern. A true "nightgown". I was drawn to this pattern because of the classic feel it has, and also because of the roominess I could see it would provide. And, with my picky daughter, I knew that would be a plus.

The pattern comes in sizes 1-12 and includes 3 different sleeve options. There are many ways that it can be embellished, from the hem to the bodice. I chose to use some lace trim on the bodice and left a plain straight hem. Though the pattern also gives direction on placing a ruffled hem and details on placing pin tucks on the bodice. I'd love to try that route next time, because it is darling and provides an extra special detail.

And as you can see, I chose to do the long sleeve version. I almost chose to do the flutter sleeve version, because I wanted to make the robe. BUT, my daughter begged for the long sleeves. So...may as well make it to her liking. I do plan on making a very lightweight flutter sleeve version for summer, with a matching robe. It'll be so flowy and dreamy, I can't wait.

This pattern was perfect for us because my daughter is very sensitive to elastics. These sleeves have a great little casing for the elastic, providing superior comfort.

The nightgown has a button up back with placket. You can use snaps or buttons.

As far as the construction and quality of the actual PDF pattern, you really can't go wrong with Ellie Inspired. The pattern prints out and tapes together flawlessly and takes no time at all. Printed pieces for bodice and sleeves, and measurements for skirt. Instructions are well laid out, with clear pictures and an easy flow. Size and fabric charts were spot on. Hand sewn lining provides superior sleeping comfort.

Now, let's touch base on this flannel. If you haven't sewn with Riley Blake flannels, you really don't know what you are missing out on. I have made many pajamas in the past, with some inexpensive flannel, and some very expensive flannel. None of it has held up to the same standards as this flannel. Plus, it was a dream to sew with. So buttery soft, you really can feel the difference.

Here are a few pictures I took today, after WEEKS of wearing this nightgown EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. No lie, every night. With several wash/dry cycles. I have treated it no differently than her favorite t-shirt. I think you'll agree, it has held up to that much wear pretty great. Great example of the wonderful construction of the pattern as well.

Nichole

Today is a great time to pick up these two patterns as all of our pj and nightgown patterns are 30% off.  In addition, all of our Riley Blake flannel is also on sale for 30% off.  This is an amazing deal!  Stock up now.  It's getting cold out there!  These sale prices are good until 11:59pm MT Sunday, 12/13.  Hurry and order today!

Happy Creating!
Danielle Storm
www.whimsicalfabric.com

CC Ruthie Dress Pattern Review and 20% Off Coupon

Today we are reviewing the Children's Corner Ruthie Pattern. This pattern is rated as a moderate sewing level with two different options; one short yoke dress with short sleeves and one full yoke length with long sleeves options. Both versions can be mixed and matched. The pattern comes in two different size ranges as well, the smaller contains sizes 1-4 and the larger contains sizes 5-8. Today I am reviewing the long sleeve, full yoke dress version in a size 6.

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For this dress I used Fabrics Finders Country Floral Corduroy for the main part of the dress and  Wedgewood Gingham for the lining and piping on the collar. My daughter and I both love how warm and cozy the corduroy fabric is, perfect for autumn. The gingham is just as soft and lovely as well.

The dress features a full button down front bodice and skirt, a one piece collar that wraps around to the back bodice and back again to the front bodice, and has sweet elastic gathered cuffs at the end of the sleeves. The bodice is fully lined, but unlike other dress patterns I have used before, this one requires no hand stitching! The instructions have a clever way of sewing the front bodice/lining on the machine to give such a beautiful finish that I used the same method to sew the the back bodice main to the lining as well. The back bodice sewing was a slight modification I made, the pattern calls for it to be hand sewn, but it was very easy to sew the back bodice in the same manner as the front.

I found the instructions of this pattern to be very easy to read and follow. The front bodice pattern piece has the main and lining all in one pattern piece (the front bodice is cut on the fold so only two to cut total) but unlike other patterns that I have sewn, this pattern gives the most clear directions on how to sew the front and back bodice pieces all together without any mishaps. It left me thinking, "How clever!", and I wish I knew this years ago. I will be using the same instructions from now on with other patterns as well. 

In the pattern there are also tips on installing piping on the collar to make it a bit easier. I really do love to make and add my own piping to collars. I used the petite cording that is carried in the Whimsical Fabric shop to make mine. It is the perfect size for this dress.

I also wanted to show you the dress not being worn. I just adore the look of the back bodice peeking out from the front. This is a nice way to add a bit of a fun detail to the dress. My daughter loves when I add little surprises to the inside, such as this lining fabric.

I am am very happy with this pattern and will be using it again and again until my daughter out grows it. Even with making my own piping it was a fairly quick sew. I can see this pattern being made in the short sleeves version for spring and summer. The fit is wonderful. It has plenty of room in it for my daughter to run and play, but still looks beautiful. It is a perfect pattern for us to use for her school wardrobe and more.

All the products used for this dress can be found in the Whimsical Fabrics shop. Click on the links below and use the coupon code Ruthie to save 20% on the CC Ruthie pattern, all Fabric Finders Corduroy fabric, all Fabric Finders Gingham fabric, and Petite Cording now through Monday, November 23rd.

Children's Corner Ruthie Pattern

Fabric Finders Country Floral Corduroy

Fabric Finders Wedgewood Ginghman

Petite Cording

Happy Sewing!
Sharon