Vendor: elotex
Type: knit
Price:
10.00
Tender taupe crushed velvet in a fine quality knit. Crushed velvet is twisted and flattened while wet, resulting in a splotchy moiré pattern and an appealing irregular texture. Mid-weight with a soft velvety hand, silky smooth on the back side, a fluid drape with crosswise stretch, and excellent recovery. Cut for nap. A fabric to dress up or down; right for a top, t-shirt, dress, skirt, cardigan, hoodie, jacket, kimono, or soft pants.
Sewing & Pressing Tips:
Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving ¾” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads. Or, mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power. The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew. My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little-known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose.
Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.
South Korea
90% poly/10% spandex
56"
Vendor: elotex
Type: knit
Price:
10.00
Onyx black crushed velvet in a fine quality knit. Crushed velvet is twisted and flattened while wet, resulting in a splotchy moiré pattern and an appealing irregular texture. Mid-weight with a soft velvety hand, silky smooth on the back side, a fluid drape with crosswise stretch and excellent recovery. Cut for nap. A fabric to dress up or down; right for a top, t-shirt, dress, skirt, cardigan, hoodie, jacket, kimono or soft pants.
Sewing & Pressing Tips:
Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving ¾” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads. Or, mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power. The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew. My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little-known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose.
Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.
South Korea
90% poly/10% spandex
56"
Vendor: elotex
Type: knit
Price:
10.00
Classic deep black velvet in a fine-quality knit. Mid-weight with a flat velvety surface, silky smooth on the back side, a luxurious hand, fluid drape with crosswise stretch, and excellent recovery. Cut for nap. A fabric to dress up or down; right for a top, t-shirt, dress, skirt, cardigan, hoodie, jacket, kimono, or soft pants.
Sewing & Pressing Tips:
Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving ¾” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads. Or, mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power. The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew. My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little-known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose.
Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.
South Korea
90% poly/10% spandex
59"
Vendor: elotex
Type: knit
Price:
10.00
Striking marbleized swirls in shades of blue and brown with black in a fine-quality velvet knit. Mid-weight with a flat velvety surface, silky smooth on the back side, a luxurious hand, fluid drape with crosswise stretch, and excellent recovery. One-way print with a 20½" repeat, cut for nap. A fabric to dress up or down; right for a top, t-shirt, dress, skirt, cardigan, hoodie, jacket, kimono, or soft pants. Perfect for adding a shot of color and pattern.
Sewing & Pressing Tips:
Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving ¾” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads. Or, mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power. The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew. My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little-known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose.
Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.
South Korea
90% poly/10% spandex
54"
Vendor: elotex
Type: knit
Price:
10.00
A pleasing array of zigzags in black with bits of rust, blue, turquoise, taupe, and cream on stretch velvet knit. Mid-weight with a flat velvety surface, silky smooth on the back side, a luxurious hand, fluid drape with crosswise stretch, and excellent recovery. Cut for nap. A fabric to dress up or down; right for a top, t-shirt, dress, skirt, cardigan, hoodie, jacket, kimono, or soft pants. Perfect for adding a shot of color and pattern.
Sewing & Pressing Tips:
Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving ¾” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads. Or, mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power. The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew. My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little-known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose.
Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.
South Korea
60% nylon/30% poly/10% spandex
57"
Vendor: ron
Type: woven
Price:
22.50
Luxuriate in this stunning taupe silk/rayon crushed velvet. From the studio stash of LA designer Johnny Was, I was very excited to be able to source this specialty fabric. With a sumptuous velvety surface, silky smooth back side, a soft hand, and fluid drape. Cut for nap. Dress it up or down; right for a top, jacket, dress, skirt, cardigan, soft pants, or coat. Great for a top to wear with jeans or a special occasion dress.
Sewing & Pressing Tips
Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving 3⁄4” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads.
OR...mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power.
The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew.
My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little-known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose.
Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.
silk/rayon
52"
Vendor: ruben
Type: woven
Price:
12.00
Sumptuous black velvet forms a lush background for an elegant floral embroidery with bouquets of large and small blooms embroidered in shades of dusty rose, blush pink, camel and white. Beautiful southern California deadstock with a very Johnny Was vibe. Mid-weight with a soft velvety hand, lightly textured embroidery, 11½" repeat and light drape. Right for a jacket, light coat, vest, dress, tunic, top, skirt or to use as details.
rayon
44"
Vendor: elotex
Type: Knit
Price:
15.00
An abstract geometry of line and subtle curve in shades of metallic copper, gold and black printed on chocolate brown panne velvet. A type of crushed velvet, panne is produced by forcing the pile in a single direction by applying heavy pressure. Lightweight with a flat velvety surface, silky smooth on the back side, a luxurious hand, fluid drape with crosswise stretch and excellent recovery. One-way print with a 21" repeat, cut for nap. A fabric to dress up or down; right for a top, t-shirt, dress, skirt, cardigan, hoodie, jacket, kimono or soft pants. Perfect for adding a shot of color and pattern.
Sewing & Pressing Tips:
Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving ¾” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads. Or, mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power. The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew. My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little-known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose.
Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.
Sibling with Veneto Panne Velvet.
Care: wash/dry gentle/delicate.
South Korea
60% nylon/30% poly/10% spandex
54"
Vendor: ruben
Type: Woven
Price:
12.00
Elegant stylized botanical in shades of pink, white, and camel on rich brown in a quality stretch velveteen, deadstock from an LA designer. On trend, soft and cozy, in a supple mid-weight, not at all thick or heavy, with a sumptuous hand, lightly structured drape, and crosswise stretch. Right for a coat, jacket, vest, dress, skirt, pants, or children's clothes. Cut for nap, 12½" repeat.
cotton
54"
Vendor: elotex
Type: Knit
Price:
15.00
Devoré is a fabric technique particularly used on velvet, where a mixed-fiber material undergoes a chemical process to create a semi-transparent pattern against more solidly woven fabric. Devoré comes from the French verb dévorer, meaning literally to devour.
Sewing & Pressing Tips:
Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving 3⁄4” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads. OR...mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power. The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew. My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose. Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.
Sibling with Alexandra Burnout.
Pre-treat: steam/dry clean or toss in the washer/dryer on gentle/delicate - test a swatch first.
60% nylon/30% poly/10% spandex
57"
Vendor: elotex
Type: Knit
Price:
15.00
Vendor: elotex
Type: Knit
Price:
15.00
Devoré is a fabric technique particularly used on velvet, where a mixed-fiber material undergoes a chemical process to create a semi-transparent pattern against more solidly woven fabric. Devoré comes from the French verb dévorer, meaning literally to devour.
Sewing & Pressing Tips:
Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving 3⁄4” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads. OR...mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power. The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew. My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose. Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.
Sibling with Lucca Burnout.
Pre-treat: steam/dry clean or toss in the washer/dryer on gentle/delicate - test a swatch first.
60% nylon/30% poly/10% spandex
57"
Vendor: elotex
Type: Knit
Price:
15.00
Devoré is a fabric technique particularly used on velvet, where a mixed-fiber material undergoes a chemical process to create a semi-transparent pattern against more solidly woven fabric. Devoré comes from the French verb dévorer, meaning literally to devour.
Sewing & Pressing Tips:
Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving 3⁄4” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads. OR...mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power. The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew. My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose. Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.
Sibling with Salerno Burnout.
Pre-treat: steam/dry clean or toss in the washer/dryer on gentle/delicate - test a swatch first.
60% nylon/30% poly/10% spandex
57"
Vendor: elotex
Type: Knit
Price:
15.00
Devoré is a fabric technique particularly used on velvet, where a mixed-fiber material undergoes a chemical process to create a semi-transparent pattern against more solidly woven fabric. Devoré comes from the French verb dévorer, meaning literally to devour.
Sewing & Pressing Tips:
Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving 3⁄4” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads. OR...mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power. The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew. My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose. Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.
Sibling with Alexandra Burnout.
Pre-treat: steam/dry clean or toss in the washer/dryer on gentle/delicate - test a swatch first.
60% nylon/30% poly/10% spandex
57"
Vendor: elotex
Type: Knit
Price:
14.00
Luxuriate in this stunning black velvet embroidered with colorful tangerine, red, and yellow flowers. A beautiful specialty fabric with a sumptuous velvety surface, silky smooth back side, a soft hand (embroidery has a softly textured hand) and fluid drape. Crosswise stretch with some lengthwise stretch and a 12" repeat. Cut for a nap. Dress it up or down; right for a top, light jacket, dress, skirt, cardigan, soft pants or coat. Great for a top to wear with jeans or a special occasion dress.
Sewing & Pressing Tips
Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving 3⁄4” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads.
OR...mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power.
The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew.
My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little-known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose.
Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.
Sibling with Gloria and Helena Embroidered Velvet Knit.
Pre-treat by machine wash/dry.
South Korea
90% poly/10% spandex
58"
Vendor: elotex
Type: Knit
Price:
14.00
Vendor: elotex
Type: Knit
Price:
14.00
Vendor: adel
Type: Knit
Price:
19.00
Deep black stretch velvet enhanced with purple and teal green botanicals and glistening gold squiggles. Mid-weight with a soft velvety hand, good crosswise stretch, some lengthwise stretch, a 32½" repeat, and supple drape. Right for a tunic, t-shirt, soft pant, jacket, cardi, light coat, vest, dress, or skirt.
58"
93% poly/7% spandex
Vendor: hkk
Type: Woven
Price:
24.00
Vendor: Extic
Type: Woven
Price:
25.00