Base Fabric Patterns: Choices

Moda, Slow Stroll by
Stephanie Sliwinski

Floral fabric patterns captured my heart when I was a child. Staring at them, following the colors and flower sizes was fun for me. It was like putting together a jigsaw puzzle without pieces. 

Fabric prints/patterns are much more soothing to browse in person in a store. Online browsing, depending on the website, can be a frustration nightmare. Also, in my opinion, nobody needs to see that many ugly patterns. More than once I have wondered what happened to pretty. 

At the Quilters' Corner, Middlebury Sew n Vac, I saw zero ugly prints. I had a very positive experience searching for a base summer wardrobe fabric (photo).

Options open, many were in contention. A base pattern is one with color and pattern style I can build from for coordinating garments. Think fill a small summer vacation suitcase. 

I wanted a nice summery floral. Down to 3 choices, I chose the dark foral because it has a classy vibe that I wasn't aware I wanted. The mid tone charcoal gray background is perfect for summer shorts and/or pedal pushers. The fabric can also easily blend summer into autumn with a matching sweater. 

After the selection, I buy a yard or so to live with, make sure the print isn't a whim. Thus far, I have no regrets. *

It will used to sew up a princess seam 3/4 cuffed sleeve tunic with coordinating lining. 

* Returned for another yard. The photo here helped finding the bolt.