Win $100 from Hart’s Fabric!
This is so exciting! The lovely people at Harts Fabric are offering a wonderful giveaway just for Coletterie readers. The prize is a $100 gift certificate to spend on their website. And it includes free shipping!
Enter to win some extra fabric for your stash! With the Peony in mind, take a look at Harts Fabric’s website and choose a fabric you’d make with it. Comment on this post with your choice. We’ll pick a winner at random after two days, on Nov 4 at midnight PDT. Have fun finding a beautiful fabric, and good luck!
PS: There’s another chance to win a copy of The Colette Sewing Handbook over at Craft Buds today. So many contests this week!
Fabrics Featured:
black & white check, hemp denim, square eyelet, art deco floral, grey and white polka dot, green floral
We have a winner!
Congratulations to Heather who won via random number with her comment:
“I would love to see the Peony in a fun print like the Ivory Floral Nani Iro Double Gauze Cotton Fabric but I also saw a silk cotton satteen in aubergine and some orange dotted swiss cottons that looked amazing!”
Thanks everyone, and with such a great response, look for more giveaways from the future!
Comments
Melissa
November 2, 2011 #
I think it would be sooo fun in the Art Deco Floral, but the Green Floral is beautiful as well!
Jessica
November 2, 2011 #
It would be so cute in the Gray Sixpence First Impression Floral Cotton Voile Fabric by Anna Maria Horner.
Zete
November 2, 2011 #
It’s not an easy task, as I’m used to touching and feeling the fabric. But I’d take this http://www.hartsfabric.com/lace-fabric59567.html lace and put it over this silver (looks gray to me) http://www.hartsfabric.com/habutai-silk-fabric61024.html silk stuff. I think It would look really nice.
Kelly Irene
November 2, 2011 #
This is a fabulous giveaway! (and it was fun looking for fabrics for the Peony). I have several I really like, but the Retro Geometric Chiffon wins out in the end. http://www.hartsfabric.com/geometric-chiffon-fabric-fashion-apparel61697.html Thanks to both of you!
Emily
November 2, 2011 #
WOWOWOWOW! Check this out: http://www.hartsfabric.com/retro-ruby-star-rising-fabric-kokka-melody-miller-view-finder-reels60177.html
That print is crazy awesome! I could totally see it on the short sleeved Peony with a contrast belt. That website has amazing fabrics, thanks for featuring them :D
Steffie
November 2, 2011 #
I looove the patter on the Italian Pima Cotton Fabric Stone Floral! http://www.hartsfabric.com/floral-pima-cotton-fabric57786.html
Amber P
November 2, 2011 #
I keep having to remind myself to buy darker fabrics for dresses, since I am so drawn to light and bright novelty prints. For the Peony, I am going to have to go with the purple Swiss Dot. That’s dark, right? And not too novelty?
Stephenie
November 2, 2011 #
I’d use two different fabric patterns, this for the body of the dress
http://www.hartsfabric.com/cloud9-organic-fabric61836.html
and this for the waistband part
http://www.hartsfabric.com/cloud9-nature-walk-fabric-moss60694.html
just to mix things up a little!
Wendy
November 2, 2011 #
Pink Tahari Satin Fabric http://www.hartsfabric.com/tahari-satin-fabric55334.html
would be my choice when making the Peony dress into a party dress for the holidays. It is the same color as the beautiful, silky Peonys in my garden.
Joanna Lee
November 2, 2011 #
Oooh, I think I would go with Liberty of London Geometric: http://www.hartsfabric.com/liberty-london-geometric-63178.html.
Rebekah
November 2, 2011 #
I love the Blue Chevron Silk Chiffon Fabric for the Peony dress.
Jenna
November 2, 2011 #
Great site! I liked the dark bamboo-cotton denim; I’ve knit with that blend and love the softness. But then I saw the wonderful chiffons – Sheer Polka Dot Chiffon Fabric Turquoise
– and I wondered if you could underline the chiffon and use it? I’ve never done that before.
Damion
November 2, 2011 #
I promised my wife I’d make her a new dress for work, and she is partial to black-and-white prints, so this one caught my eye: http://www.hartsfabric.com/rayon-fabric-fashion-floral-black-white59208.html I think she’d like it!
Kelly Jeanne
November 2, 2011 #
I think I would use this double gauze cotton in a lovely whimsical floral print. http://www.hartsfabric.com/naomi-ito-japanese-fabric-floral61863.html and possibly pair it with this stripe… http://www.hartsfabric.com/naomi-ito-japanese-fabric-stripes61868.html or this wine colored double gauze …. http://www.hartsfabric.com/japanese-import-fabric-double-gauze61358.html for the belt. Definitely would make the short sleeve dress, and would have to be very conscientious of the print while laying out and cutting the pattern. Would make a really lovely spring dress.
Shannon
November 2, 2011 #
I’m loving this Wavy Lines Linen Cotton Fabric Aqua by Rashida Hale. Hope i win!
Diana
November 2, 2011 #
I’ve fallen in love with this Hemp Silk in Cranberry: http://www.hartsfabric.com/hemp-silk-fabric61047.html
I think it’d make a luxurious Peony.
VHO
November 2, 2011 #
I know it’s temporarily out of stock, but I think the black silk noil (http://www.hartsfabric.com/blacksilknoil.html) would make a lovely dress (or the celedon silk noil for something more springy).
CamberwellGal
November 2, 2011 #
Gosh – what a generous offer and amazing choice of fabrics…swoon! I’m torn between most of them, but then my eye was caught by the ‘Lace Topped Grey Wool’, which would be warm (lined obviously!!) for the Christmas season, and I think could be glammed up and played down appropriately for lots of things. …Ok, mostly glammed up…!
Actually, most of all, I’d just be fascinated to see this fabric in the flesh, to get a sense of what it’s like and how it drapes, moves, catches the light.
http://www.hartsfabric.com/wool-fabric-fashion-lace59569.html
The Cloud 9 organic fabric in ‘Petal Pusher’ is also a wonderfully crisp pattern, although I’m not quite sure of it’s weight on the website.
So many other fab suggestions in the comments above too.
Taylor
November 2, 2011 #
I couldn’t pick just one! Although I suppose underlining a sheer fabric could count as one fabric. I’d want to use the Black Chiffon Eyelet Fabric (http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-lace-fabric61082.html) underlined with the Robert Kaufman Pure Organic Cotton Fabric in Pear (http://www.hartsfabric.com/organic-cotton-fabric-green61673.html). I feel like it would capture that late 50’s early 60’s style that peony so elegantly embodies.
Annette
November 2, 2011 #
I love their kid prints. So many cute ones. If I was picking for me it would be a dark colored satin/cotton.
Rachel
November 2, 2011 #
I love ‘Liberty of London Tana Lawn Fabric Green Berry Bush Black’ and would make the Peony sash in a solid black to coordinate. I’d wear it every day!
Helen Bennett
November 2, 2011 #
Oooh it would have to be the Embroidered Floral Silk Eyelet Fashion Fabric Red (http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-fabric-fashion59212.html) – that coupled with the Peony dress would make the perfect christmas party dress!
Jennifer
November 2, 2011 #
I would choose the abstract silk georgette print fabric charcoal.
Thank you for a lovely giveaway!
catherine
November 2, 2011 #
Ooooooo I’d sew it out of this! Great for summer or winter
http://www.hartsfabric.com/rayon-challis-fabric61795.html
Carol
November 2, 2011 #
I’d like a winter Peony in Hart Fabric’s Anna Sui Tiny Check in a wool blend. Thanks for the introduction to this company, I was not familiar with them.
Susan Torres
November 2, 2011 #
My favourite fabric is Dusty Violet First Impression Velveteen Fabric by Anna Maria Horner. So pretty!
katyrenee
November 2, 2011 #
I lovet this one. http://www.hartsfabric.com/floral-rayon-challis-fabric61301.html
Sara
November 2, 2011 #
I would probably use this as a chance to get some Japanese imports. I especially like Melody Miller Bees Moths Dragonflies and Flowers for a colorful Peony.
Noelia
November 2, 2011 #
I would go for Wavy Lines Linen Cotton Orange by Rashida Hale. Summer is soon to come to my country and linen would be a perfect fabric for those hot days.
Tracy
November 2, 2011 #
I would make in this cranberry silk/cotton blend:
http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-cotton-cranberry-55252.html
Stella
November 2, 2011 #
I would love to make it with Rayon Challis Fabric Fashion Black and White Floral. Or the Red Flower Rayon Challis Fabric. Lovely giveaway!!!
Alessa
November 2, 2011 #
Huh, what an incredibly tough choice. I don’t think I’ve ever seen another online shop with quite that variety of fabric – especially the prints, so lovely!
So, I guess my first choice would be the Nani Iro Molly Cloth Blue Floral. The color is so beautiful and I have a thing for florals lately! I’d pair it with a teal cummerbund belt to match the flowers. :)
Emily
November 2, 2011 #
Silk Chiffon Fashion Fabric Floral Fuschia and Blue
Norine
November 2, 2011 #
I really like this Italian Silk: silk
Kayanna
November 2, 2011 #
I would absolutely love to use the Nani IRO (Item #62823) to make a beautiful Peony dress! Thanks so much for the chance to win this wonderful giveaway. :)
Seraphinalina
November 2, 2011 #
Oh, so many choices. I do love a polka dot and a gift certificate might have me spending more per yard than I normally am drawn to so…
Embroidered Dot Dupioni Silk Fabric Berry 54″ http://www.hartsfabric.com/34526.html is my fabric of choice.
Asiyah
November 2, 2011 #
I would make the dress from the “Italian Silk Fabric Brown Floral Georgette”. This is a wonderful giveaway. Thanks!
Heather
November 2, 2011 #
Hey this is an awesome giveaway and I must say this fabric store is amazing! So many to choose from *_* I think for a peony with short sleeves something like this pink ukelele fabric would be adorable. http://www.hartsfabric.com/heather-ross-ukulele62392.html
Ginger
November 2, 2011 #
Ooh, what a nice giveaway! I love their website, but this is my favorite: http://www.hartsfabric.com/italian-suiting-red-64092.html
It’s a yarn-dyed cotton suiting in red. Yay!
Lindsay
November 2, 2011 #
Hmmm, I think I need to attend that webinar on choosing fabrics, because I’m not really sure! I do like the sound of the wool-blend tiny check by Anna Sui: http://www.hartsfabric.com/anna-sui-fashion-fabric58506.html
Lorenna
November 2, 2011 #
I have been waiting for a boatneck-style dress pattern that I liked, thank you! For fabric, I would have to choose the teal silk cotton sateen for my dress, maybe with a contrasting waistband…
Kim A
November 2, 2011 #
http://www.hartsfabric.com/34526.html
This embroidered red dupioni would look excellent for the fall :-)
Amanda
November 2, 2011 #
Either a wool or the very lovely Liberty cottons they have. I especially like Geometric!
What a great giveaway!
DK
November 2, 2011 #
So far I’m leaning toward the silk cotton sateen in slate. I wish I were adventurous enough to try a print!
shannon p.
November 2, 2011 #
I really love the look of the Tree People Silk: http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-georgette-fabric61535.html
Jeanine
November 2, 2011 #
I love the print of Anna Maria Horner Loulouthi Voile Coreopsis Lichen
and the color is amazing. I can’t wait to receive my book in the mail!!! (I ordered it two days ago) Thanks for the lovely giveaway!
Lindsay
November 2, 2011 #
I think I would use the Black Lace Topped Grey Wool (http://www.hartsfabric.com/wool-fabric-fashion-lace59569.html). I think the Peony dress with 3/4 sleeves would make a great winter holiday dress in wool.
Alice
November 2, 2011 #
This may be a bit thicker than suggested, but this (http://www.hartsfabric.com/eco-hemp-wool-plaid-64201.html) wool would be amazingly cozy when it gets snowy.
Stacy
November 2, 2011 #
I know the dress doesn’t call for a jersey, but I think it would look and feel fabulous in their Cranberry Silk Jersey. It would be perfect for the holidays!
Suzanne
November 2, 2011 #
I’d make the three-quaters sleeves version of Peony in Hart’s Habutai Silk Fabric Midnight with a black belt.
http://www.hartsfabric.com/habutai-silk-fabric61030.html
Lindsay
November 2, 2011 #
I saw an Anna Sui tiny checked fabric that I think would work great for this dress. Plus, I LOVE the layout of their site, especially having the fabrics arranged by color.
Kate Bernhard
November 2, 2011 #
It was so hard to decide, but I think I’d go with this awesome costume stripe satin. It would look fantastic if I did a chevron stripe with it…
http://www.hartsfabric.com/costume-stripe-satin-63251.html
Camille
November 2, 2011 #
I’d make a Peony in this Nani Iro double gauze. I’ve been coveting it for a long time!
http://www.hartsfabric.com/imported-blue-floral-double-gauze-62030.html
Sharon
November 2, 2011 #
I’d love to try the bamboos.
Katie
November 2, 2011 #
I would make the short-sleeved version in the Purple Floral Nani Iro Double Gauze Cotton Fabric for a comfortable, easy-care work and play dress. I’d pair it will tall caramel boots and a chartreuse cardigan!
Sara @ Sew Sweetness
November 2, 2011 #
I like the Black Chiffon Eyelet!
Christianne
November 2, 2011 #
I would chose this Japanese print: http://www.hartsfabric.com/echino-extra-wide62401.html
Michelle
November 2, 2011 #
I may just be a sucker for wools and suitings, but I think it would look incredible in this burgundy hemp/wool plaid.
http://www.hartsfabric.com/eco-hemp-wool-plaid-64201.html
SewMy
November 2, 2011 #
Thank you for introducing me to Hart Fabrics…. but curses for sending me to another shop with fabulous fabrics to lust over. Wow! So many pretty fabrics its hard to decide…but there is a standout. I love, love, love the Liberty of London cotton geometric http://www.hartsfabric.com/liberty-london-geometric-63178.html Yummy! At $42.99, the $100 would not cover the cost of fabric for the Peony dress, but it would allow me to buy the fabric at a price that fits my budget. :) Both the fabric and the pattern are on my wish list. The pattern has been on for a while, the fabric lust is the product of blog-wasting (DH’s term for time-wasting while reading sewing and crafting blogs).
charlita
November 2, 2011 #
Silk Cotton Voile Pumpkin…
EmJ
November 2, 2011 #
I would go with the “Embroidered Dot Dupioni Silk Fabric Berry”. I love myself a polka dot dress!
Nyasha
November 2, 2011 #
I am loving this website. Your patterns are amazing.
Kristen
November 2, 2011 #
Loving the Wave and Circle Stripe Silk Charmeuse Fabric Blue Aqua Red for this dress.
woolcat
November 2, 2011 #
Well, honestly I still want to make Crepe first and the Nani Iro dark blue double gauze would be absolutely perfect for that – do you think it would work for Peony too? If not then perhaps the Liberty vintage flowers for a cute vintage look.
JoeyR
November 2, 2011 #
A tough choice but I would opt for the “Across the Pond Aster Sky Organic Fabric”… Its a beautiful print and apt because I am from England! I also like the fact that I could feel good because it would look striking but would also be environmentally friendly with the organic choice.
Robyn
November 2, 2011 #
Not sure what type of fabric can be used, but I would want to use Greenfield Hill Voile- Cranberry Mrs Aster by Denyse Schmidt with Blush Pink Designer Cotton Voile as the contrasting belt using version 1, although it would probably look quite nice in version 2 also.
http://www.hartsfabric.com/denyse-schmidt-voile-fabric-free-spirit60160.html
http://www.hartsfabric.com/designer-cotton-voile-fabric-blush-pink61613.html
Thanks for the giveaway!!
DWH
November 2, 2011 #
I think I’d keep it simple, and go with this silk voile in purple, my favourite colour:
http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-voile-62605.html
Maybe with a contrasting belt… the same silk voile in “grass” might look nice. :D
shelly
November 2, 2011 #
I am a sucker for floral fabric so I would have to choose: http://www.hartsfabric.com/nani-iro-double-gauze-fabric-fashion-apparel-fabrics-cotton62029.html with a contrasting solid fabric, maybe a mustard. I can picture this being styled with some colored tights and my favorite boots.
Samina
November 2, 2011 #
I got lucky! My favorite fabric is right at the top – the Duo Tone Floral Silk Chiffon Fabric Red White ( http://www.hartsfabric.com/floral-silk-chiffon-fabric61793.html ), although the Rayon Challis Fabric Fashion Black and White Floral ( http://www.hartsfabric.com/rayon-fabric-fashion-floral-black-white59208.html ) would be gorgeous too.
Ashley at The Feisty Redhead
November 2, 2011 #
Definitely the Embroidered Dot Dupioni Silk Fabric Berry! I’m crazy about dots, and this one is a really pretty color for fall.
Courtney
November 2, 2011 #
I’m longing for a maroon dress, so I’d keep it simple and pick out a beautiful solid color- possibly a kona!
meganmade
November 2, 2011 #
I’d go with the Raw Silk Tweed with Silver Lurex (http://www.hartsfabric.com/raw-silk-tweed-64008.html). I think it’d made a wonderful holiday party dress, particularly with a contrasting sash.
rachel
November 2, 2011 #
I’m in love with silk cotton sateen ever since I saw a HelloAmelia dress made with it!
I’d pick http://www.hartsfabric.com/cotton-silk-fabric55250.html !
Melissa
November 2, 2011 #
ok… changing my vote to
http://www.hartsfabric.com/liberty-of-london-lawn-fabric61217.html
Phoebe
November 2, 2011 #
I would have to go with a Liberty of London lawn for this dress, I like the Green Berry Bush Black print that Hart’s carries. I think a small print in a dark color would be very lovely.
Holly
November 2, 2011 #
Certainly a liberty tawna lawn. Certainly.
Andrea
November 2, 2011 #
So many great giveaways! I think the Peony dress in Nani Iro Molly Cloth Blue Floral (http://www.hartsfabric.com/nani-iro-japanese-62824.html) would be stunning. Thanks.
Kay
November 2, 2011 #
I just received my Peony pattern in the mail Monday – hurray! And to make a Peony out of Liberty of London Fabric Cotton Lawn Cloud Flowers Black would be a dream!
p.s. So glad to find Harts Fabric – what a fantastic selection of apparel fabric they have.
Denae
November 2, 2011 #
I would choose the Hemp Organic Cotton Denim Wave Fabric, the pattern is so fun!
Kate
November 2, 2011 #
I think a lot of the Amy Butler designs would be great choices. Something in a fall color, too…
krystina
November 2, 2011 #
Such great options, I’m going to add Hart’s to my list of fabric shops! I think you’ve gotten so many great suggestions esp. the wool/cotton blends. How about a lovely lace overlay for a beautiful holiday dress? Like this one: http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-lace-fabric61082.html
Lauren
November 2, 2011 #
ahhh so many choices!! i think i would make 2 versions… one in the quarter polka dot cotton corduroy (http://www.hartsfabric.com/quarter-polka-dot-cotton-corduroy-fabric54492.html), lined with red bemberg rayon. my second version would be the pumpkin colored 100% wool (http://www.hartsfabric.com/wool-fabric58985.html) lined in something fun, like slate blue!
Julie Robertson
November 2, 2011 #
Oh, how I would love to make Peony with this fabric…
http://www.hartsfabric.com/japanese-import-fabric-double-gauze61357.html
Ashley-refurl
November 2, 2011 #
Tough decision, but I think I’d go with the Yellow Plaid Italian Silk Chiffon Fabric. I attempt to not fall into any sort of ‘clothing rut’ with every garment I make. I love yellow this year (but own no yellow made-by-me items) and I don’t own a single plaid dress, so this would be a two birds, one stone sort of thing. :)
Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Trudy Callan
November 2, 2011 #
The floral rayon challis caught my eye. Thank you for the giveaway.
Lori
November 2, 2011 #
First of all, thanks for introducing me to a new fabric website! They have so many nice things. I need to go back and browse some more!
I would go with the floral rayon challis fabric here: http://www.hartsfabric.com/floral-rayon-challis-fabric61251.html
I LOVE the bright colors! My second choice would be a ponte knit, maybe navy?
Sara C.
November 2, 2011 #
I think I would make it in either Heather Ross Far Far Away Chapter 2 Fabric Cotton and Linen Green Sleeping Beauty (http://www.hartsfabric.com/heather-ross-fabric57932.html) or Cotton Lawn Fabric Orange Darling Dots (http://www.hartsfabric.com/cotton-lawn-fabric-dots61321.html). Both of those fabrics would fit in perfectly with my fall/winter palette!
Christi
November 2, 2011 #
http://www.hartsfabric.com/nani-iro-fashion-apparel-fabrics-cotton-double-gauze-fabric62034.html
I really like this double gauze, and have never used this type of fabric before. I just love this print.
Cameron
November 2, 2011 #
I’m not sure if this would be the best fabric for the pattern, but is so hard to pass up such a lovely mustard color so I would use Echino’s Solids Linen Cotton in Mustard (http://www.hartsfabric.com/echino-solids-mustard-56492.html).
I also really love the Nani Iro Molly Cloth Floral in Blue (http://www.hartsfabric.com/nani-iro-japanese-62824.html).
Stacie Davis
November 2, 2011 #
I think the Hemp Silk Fashion Fabric Cranberry would make a lovely Chrstmas version.
Aubry
November 2, 2011 #
I think the Peony would make a great holiday party dress in this cranberry silk/cotton sateen:
http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-cotton-cranberry-55252.html
Or for something more casual, this voile print:
http://www.hartsfabric.com/tula-pink-snail-scallop-prince-charming-cotton-voile-fashion-fabric-apparel62060.html
Emily
November 2, 2011 #
I love the idea of the Peony dress in a silk cotton sateen. I think I would go with chocolate brown with grass details: either a contrast waistband or some kind of applique, or both!
Jane Swanson
November 2, 2011 #
Liberty of London Vintage Blue Flowers Cotton Lawn Fabric
Love! Love! Love!
Hoping this would make a lovely Peony dress!!
Nicole
November 2, 2011 #
I think the dress would look great in the Abstract Silk Georgette Print Fabric Charcoal.
Musetica
November 2, 2011 #
I can see a beautiful Peony or a sweet little Beignet in this corduroy http://www.hartsfabric.com/corduroy-peach-64015.html that is a beautiful fabric place! i might just have to take a day trip down the coast and pay a visit :)
Thanks so much!
Carla
November 2, 2011 #
Oh there are so many fabrics to choose from!! But I can see myself making a Peony from The Silk Haberdasher in Red (http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-haberdasher-red-64098.html)
Casandra R
November 2, 2011 #
It was hard to choose just one as this is a new store for me, but I picked the Hawaiin Rayon Challis fabric in floral Aqua. What a great give a way. Thank you…..
Tara
November 2, 2011 #
I am actually planning on making the Peony dress so I can wear it at my friend’s wedding next year in October. My friend and I are super into Halloween, so with his approval, I decided that I would dress as a Mother Nature-inspired wedding guest, complete with fruit accented fascinator! The Leaf Dupioni Silk Curtain Fabric Green would really make it perfect. I would make the belt in the Silk Cotton Voile Pumpkin.
Lynne L.
November 2, 2011 #
I would most love the Peony in the adorable (yet unfortunately out of stock) Polka Dots Double Gauze Japanese Fabric in Cream. Though, the Black and White Floral Rayon Challis also seems like it would be lovely, and lend itself to mixing well with in my wardrobe.
haruna
November 2, 2011 #
I’d pick Pale Jade Silk! http://www.hartsfabric.com/pale-jade-green-silk-charmeuse-fabric54558.html it’s silk and what a beautiful color. it would make a stunning dress!!