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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
Mareenchen
November 3, 2011 #
Either http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-voile-62605.html or http://www.hartsfabric.com/cotton-silk-blend-fabric57508.html – both colours I don’t usually go for. Thx for the chance! :)
Amanda
November 3, 2011 #
I adore a rich dark orange and any kind of silk tickles my fancy so this would be a divine fabric for me:
http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-voile-62608.html
Meridith
November 3, 2011 #
Oh so lovely! I would love to make the Peony dress with the “Rosettes Fashion Fabric Dusty Pink” as a skirt and some kind of drastic contrast as the top and in various trims. I was originally thinking a black top with matching pink at the sleeves, but my husband suggested it might work well with a red for a fun and flirty valentines day/summer look.
Jocelyn
November 3, 2011 #
So hard to choose! I would probably go for the checked wool for a nice winter dress
Aimée G.
November 3, 2011 #
Picking fabric is always the most challenging part of the process for me! I think it would be fun to do the short sleeved version of the dress in Recycled Hemp and Organic Cotton Fabric Woven Grey and the waistband in the buttery yellow Birch Organics New School Sun. :)
Lauren
November 3, 2011 #
I love this one: http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-chiffon-fabric59639.html. Fun retro vibe, matching some fun 70’s style shoes I have!
jes
November 3, 2011 #
Nani Iro Blue Floral Double Gauze it’s has the right about of print without over powering the dress design.
Miriam
November 3, 2011 #
I would sew up the dress in the green floral. What a wonderful material to perk up the up coming fall and winter days!
Sarah
November 3, 2011 #
I think the Graceful Birds Cotton Voile Fabric is so much fun, but I also love Liberty of London Carnation Lawn Fabric.
Lene’
November 3, 2011 #
I would choose the Turquoise Cotton Dotted Swiss Fashion Fabric. http://www.hartsfabric.com/dotted-swiss-fabric59326.html
That would be so pretty to me!
pammyk
November 3, 2011 #
I would use the stretch silk cotton fabric in aqua and grey floral for view 2 of this lovely dress; and I would make the contrasting cumberbund/belt from the gray denim soft tencel fabric. Nothing like accenting the waist to look smaller with the solid dark against the beautiful floral dress!
Jenn Nelson
November 3, 2011 #
Oh man! I love the Teal Little Honey Floral Cotton Voile Fabric by Anna Maria Horner! That would definitely be my choice for making the Peony Dress! Swoon*
Shayna Bruce
November 3, 2011 #
Embroidered Dot Dupioni Silk Fabric Berry
Keri
November 3, 2011 #
I’d use either the Liberty “green berry bush black” : http://www.hartsfabric.com/liberty-of-london-lawn-fabric61978.html or the Tula Prince Charming voile dandelion in indigo http://www.hartsfabric.com/tula-pink-cotton-voile-dandelion-fashion-apparel-fabric62067.html. They’re both so lovely, I can’t decide!
Julie
November 3, 2011 #
This is an exciting giveaway! Picking just one fabric is a difficult decision! But because I love stripes and the ease of cotton I would probably choose the Indigo Stripe Yarn Dyed Cotton: http://www.hartsfabric.com/indigo-stripe-fabric-cotton61495.html.
Thanks! Julie
Chelsea
November 3, 2011 #
The “Wide Echino Fabric Black Bird” is so bold and dramatic! I have had a hard time making a statement with my wardrobe in the past (besides, “wall flower”), but I decided recently to branch out, and I’m really enjoying being “unstuck” and I think that this would fit the bill perfectly!
Jen
November 3, 2011 #
The Peony pattern would be beautiful in the Armani wool cashmere blend here: http://www.hartsfabric.com/armani-designer-suiting-fabric59054.html. It’s a classic fabric, but the Peony design gives it new interest with the cummerbund like waist.
anneke
November 3, 2011 #
i’m known for wearing basics with pretty prints… i’d make the peony in this fabric:
http://www.hartsfabric.com/naomi-ito-japanese-fabric-stripes61867.html
it could take me from summer to autumn and back!
mjb
November 3, 2011 #
I’d love to make it in this Anna Sui wool blend – perfect for work in the winter. http://www.hartsfabric.com/anna-sui-fashion-fabric58506.html
bttn
November 3, 2011 #
Thank you for the giveaway! I love the Floral Silk Chiffon Eggplant and the Hawaiian Rayon Challis Fabric Floral Aqua fabrics, but it’s so hard to pick only one of the so many gorgeous fabrics.
Amy
November 3, 2011 #
I would make this great dress out of Red Silk Haberdasher Fabric. The dress is simple and and sweet. I like the idea of making it in this delicious soft red fabric to give it a kick of sexy and show off the nice lines of dress without losing them in a pattern. Break out the red lipstick!
Renee
November 3, 2011 #
I love the idea of the Peony in the sweet floral rayon challis print. The drape of that fabric would be perfect for fall or winter.
Jessica
November 3, 2011 #
The Peony would look wonderful in so many of these fabrics! But the one I find most inspiring is the rayon twill in the navy-red floral.
Chris
November 3, 2011 #
Love that Peony dress – and it has sleeve length options, too!
I would choose the Hawaiian Fabric Rayon Surfing Navy fabric –
Item #: 59324
:-)
Kirsten
November 3, 2011 #
A chic Peony in this pretty turquoise linen blend would be perfect for the upcoming holidays and beyond! http://www.hartsfabric.com/turquoise-echino-cotton-linen-fabric56322.html
Thanks for this great giveaway!
Annie
November 3, 2011 #
Tough choice! I’m going to say the Liberty of London Tana Lawn Fabric Green Berry Bush Black, because I’m dreaming and can pick a fabric normally way out of my price range!
Tania
November 3, 2011 #
I love those: http://www.hartsfabric.com/hemp-silk-fabric61047.html (Hemp Silk Fashion Fabric Cranberry) and http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-fabric-fashion59212.html (Embroidered Floral Silk Eyelet Fashion Fabric Red).
Erica
November 3, 2011 #
I think the peony would be a nice solid dress in the silk cotton sateen, either the slate or the cranberry color for me.
Andrea C
November 3, 2011 #
I’d love a Peony in the Silk Cotton Voile in Purple. It’s such a luscious color!
Beth
November 3, 2011 #
I’d make it with Liberty of London Tana Lawn Fabric Green Berry Bush Black! And thanks for the giveaway!!
Kathi Giumentaro
November 3, 2011 #
This was a tough decision. I love the Peony dress and would make it out of the Turquoise Vining Floral Lace Fabric lined in black. I think that would be a stunning combination and just in time for the holidays.
Thanks for a chance at such a great give away.
Frances
November 3, 2011 #
Liberty of London Geometric: http://www.hartsfabric.com/liberty-london-geometric-63178.html
I’d make the dress sleeveless and do a black belt. In cold months I’d wear it over a black turtleneck and tights, with some cute blue shoes.
Hmm… a pink belt would be good too… maybe I could make the belt detachable so I could swap it out?
HeidiMonkey
November 3, 2011 #
I’d LOVE to make it in the Amy Butler rayon peacock fabric. It would be so lovely!
http://www.hartsfabric.com/amy-butler-rayon-peacock-feathers62253.html
Betsy
November 3, 2011 #
I have to say that I just bought your book yesterday and am so delighted to have it. It is just what I needed. And if I were to win I think that the double gauze fabric in Heather brown would make a beautiful Peony. I have a stash of double gauze that I could use for the sash. http://www.hartsfabric.com/japanese-import-fabric-double-gauze61337.html
Again, Congrats on the book. It is so well done and fills a much need niche in the sewing handbook world.
Michelle
November 3, 2011 #
Thanks for bringing Hart’s to my attention, lots of great choices. I think, in dreamland I’d pick the orange lame printed silk tweed – but only in dreamland can I wear that orange so in ‘woo I have $100 to spend at fabric at Hart’s!’ I’d pick the Liberty of London Tana Lawn – Geometric. Would lawn require underlining I wonder?
hh
November 3, 2011 #
This is the most gorgeous red, although it seems like it might be too lightweight–but maybe with underlining, it would work well? http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-haberdasher-red-64098.html
Otherwise, there are so many awesome Japanese fabrics to choose from:
indigo flowered double gauze
http://www.hartsfabric.com/imported-blue-floral-double-gauze-62030.html
or another navy blue flowered fabric
http://www.hartsfabric.com/nani-iro-japanese-62824.html
lacy damask linen
http://www.hartsfabric.com/kokka-japanese-62831.html
Echino birds
http://www.hartsfabric.com/echino-extra-wide62401.html
Hanna
November 3, 2011 #
I think I’d want to make it with one of the eyelet fabrics.
Jenny
November 3, 2011 #
Peony in Nani Iro blue floral double gauze would be super cute & spring time-y. After looking at Sarai’s recent Peony and rifka’s tunic, I’m thinking piping (coral-y orange? yellow?) instead of cummerbund.
Caroline
November 3, 2011 #
I would use the Crimson Silk Cotton Sateen Fabric — would love to have a Peony in vibrant red! Especially with a contrast black cummerbund.
Jenn
November 3, 2011 #
I’d love to make that dress in Kokka Floral Pique Cotton Fabric Black. I think the pattern would work well and I love the color combination of the fabric
Sandra Horton
November 3, 2011 #
I’d love to win some lovely fabric!
Sarah
November 3, 2011 #
The peony dress would look great in this Anna Sui wool blend check:
http://www.hartsfabric.com/anna-sui-fashion-fabric58506.html
And, it would be a great basic for work.
Allie
November 3, 2011 #
Oddly enough, I was in harts yesterday eying the peony’s that they had on display. I think I’d want to do one in the Silk Cotton Sateen Fabric Black with the belt in http://www.hartsfabric.com/retro-green-crochet-lace-62566.html. Or maybe one of the double gauze’s. Or some beautiful black lace that I saw in person, but not on their website.
Jen
November 3, 2011 #
I would love to make the dress from the black lace topped grey wool. It would make such a great addition to my fall/winter work wear wardrobe.
Shineun
November 3, 2011 #
Umm…. This is hard but I would pick either the:
Linen Fashion Lightweight Sweater Knit Fabric Rust!
http://www.hartsfabric.com/linen-fabric-knit59215.html
Or the:
Italian Silk Fabric Grey Diamond Chiffon!
http://www.hartsfabric.com/italian-silk-fabric-chiffon58855.html
Either one of these beautiful fabrics would make lovely day and evening dresses! Perfect for work or a night one the town! ^^ Yay! Thanks for this opportunity! I hope that you have a wonderful day!
Camille Raoul
November 3, 2011 #
I would definetly use the japanese organic coton Tiny Polka Dots Brown ! http://www.hartsfabric.com/japanese-import-fabric-organic-cotton61345.html
lovely!
I think I am actually going to do it !!
thanks xxx
Laura
November 3, 2011 #
I like http://www.hartsfabric.com/liberty-london-geometric-63178.html
wild!
Patty Hatfield
November 3, 2011 #
I would make a short sleeve version in a silk cotton sateen in crimson.
EllenL
November 3, 2011 #
I think the Italian Silk Grey Plaid Chiffon would make a gorgeous Peony! http://www.hartsfabric.com/italian-silk-fabric-chiffon58856.html
iamnotanoctopus
November 3, 2011 #
Oooh… As long as I’m spending free money, I would probably make the short-sleeved version with the Nano Iro Blue Floral Double Gauze here: http://www.hartsfabric.com/imported-blue-floral-double-gauze-62030.html. Or the Ivory Floral… or the Abstract Specks… but definitely some of that lovely double gauze! I’d underline it with something a little crisper to give it some structure and make it a little less delicate, of course.
Katie
November 3, 2011 #
Wow, I do love Hart’s- they have such a great range!
I think I’d make my Peony in “Hemp Silk Fashion Fabric Cranberry” or “Mustard Gold Bamboo Dobby Fabric”, as I’m rather into using eco fabrics at the moment, and these are gorgeous!
lbcakeburner
November 3, 2011 #
There are so many perfect fabrics to choose, but I’ve always loved dotted swiss – the orange is my favorite!
Loudesid
November 3, 2011 #
I just love Nani Iro fabrics…
I think the classic Peony would be great using a non regular design like these beautiful flowers in shades of blue:
Here is my choice:
http://www.hartsfabric.com/imported-blue-floral-double-gauze-62030.html
Sara
November 3, 2011 #
I am partial to the Anna Sui Tiny Check grey wool fabric for the dress. I adore wool weight for fall that can be layered for winter. Going with a grey palette in the dress will allow for color pops with accessories and contrasting belt choices. Ooooh, this would be so pretty!
Rachel
November 3, 2011 #
http://www.hartsfabric.com/valori-wells-voile62314.html
I’d pick this dandelion fabric. The colours are gorgeous.
Angelina
November 3, 2011 #
Hi! I would love to make this dress in Midnight Blue Washed Silk Charmeuse Fabric. Thanks for the opportunity!
Angelina
Melissa
November 3, 2011 #
I think the Purple floral double gauze could be really pretty and even though it’s lightweight could transition seasons well. http://www.hartsfabric.com/nani-iro-double-gauze-fabric-fashion-apparel-fabrics-cotton62029.html
Laura B
November 3, 2011 #
I’m not sure about the fabric because the swatch that shows is so small and I can’t tell about the repeat, with that said,I think I’d go with the Asian Bamboo Print 100% cotton in black & white – #6005 – I think that’s unfussy enough to show off the lovely lines of Peony. I am pretty excited about this giveaway…
Kathy
November 3, 2011 #
I really love the Nani Iro florals…I would make this in the very versatile Blue Floral Double Gauze to wear year-round!
Tina
November 3, 2011 #
I’m in full fall/winter mode here and yet crave something a bit fun and flirty. I’d make the Peony in this wool http://www.hartsfabric.com/imported-italian-lana-fabric61845.html
Junebug
November 3, 2011 #
Literally I just discovered Harts Fabrics! I would make this in a fall colored mini print – Like the pink floral rayon challis print (http://www.hartsfabric.com/rayon-challis-fabric61503.html)
Jenn
November 3, 2011 #
Liberty of London Celestial Dreams for sure! So hard to pick but this one really popped out at me.
Karen
November 3, 2011 #
Thanks for this giveaway. I would make the dress in Silk Cotton Sateen Fabric Grass http://www.hartsfabric.com/cotton-silk-blend-fabric57507.html
Miss Prickly
November 3, 2011 #
Liberty of London Tana Lawn Fabric Circle Bouquets
Dang! I wish I wouldn’t have looked because now I really want this.
Amanda
November 3, 2011 #
Grey Fashion and Apparel Fabric Wool and Silk Blend although I wish I new fabric weights better or what kind of hand it had on their website
Raquel
November 3, 2011 #
thank you for the give-away. there were lots of lovely fabrics and for the peony i would try the ‘Liberty of London Tana Lawn fabric circle bouquets’ for summer or the ‘Grey fashion and Apparel fabric wool and silk blend’ for winter.
Mariwatn
November 3, 2011 #
Polka Dot Fashion Chiffon Fabric Blue White is my choise for this perfect summery dress that will accompany me to spain this winter. -scandinavia is just to cold both for me and for shear summer dresses!
Breanna
November 3, 2011 #
I would use this lovely cranberry: http://www.hartsfabric.com/hemp-silk-fabric61047.html
Hillary
November 3, 2011 #
I have made a couple of “full-bodied” Peonies now -which I adore- but would love to try something a little floatier in this gorgeous fabric:
http://www.hartsfabric.com/asian-floral-imported-japanese-double-gauze-cotton-print-fabric54134.html
Michelle @ you are glowing!
November 3, 2011 #
I’d pick the Cherry Pies Fabric Black fabric. lol!
Thank you so much!!
Janet K
November 3, 2011 #
I’m a total beginner at garments and fabrics (I need the new book!) – but I’d like to try this silk cotton voile in pumpkin – http://www.hartsfabric.com/silk-voile-62608.html and either the same fabric in the purple as the contrast fabric or else the Jewel First Impressions Floral velveteen by Anna Marie Horner – http://www.hartsfabric.com/velveteen-fabric-anna-maria-horner-floral59738.html
Thanks!
Hillary Tulley
November 3, 2011 #
I love the idea of Purple Floral Nani Iro Double Gauze Cotton Fabric for Peony!
seeks
November 3, 2011 #
I am not sure if this fabric would do well with the Peony, but I would love to have a red dress, super simple, but luxurious. So, I think I’d try for this red silk noil, as it sounds like it’d behave well enough with the pattern: http://www.hartsfabric.com/redsilknoi.html
Hueisei
November 3, 2011 #
Lovely giveaway.. I would pick this – http://www.hartsfabric.com/japanese-fabric-circles59787.html
Hope I’m the lucky one :)
Lisa C.
November 3, 2011 #
I would LOVE to make Peony in the Wide Echino Fabric Black Bird from harts! I looked throughout their whole site, there are so many great fabrics, it was hard to narrow it down!
Cat
November 3, 2011 #
Japanese Double-Gauze Baby Dots in Heather Blossom would be my choice for some winter sweetness in the Peony!
Melissa
November 3, 2011 #
Wow, so much to choose from! I’m just getting into sewing garments for myself and am having a hard time finding apparel fabric locally, thanks for introducing me to a great resource. I’m drawn to the Italian Silk Fabric Brown Floral Georgette. Thanks for the chance!
mary
November 3, 2011 #
i would choose the beautiful anna sui tiny check wool fabric. i’ve made two peony dresses in heavier fabrics already and i absolutely love them! i modified the pattern slightly to give it a midriff waistband of sorts, but i love peony in a heavier weight fabric. i think the anna sui fabric perfectly suits a boat neck. and who could resist those tiny checks? so cute!
Sara T
November 3, 2011 #
I would make it in Amy Butler’s Rayon Peacock Feathers! Busy but beautiful!
Anna
November 3, 2011 #
I’m an advanced novice to sewing :) I would love to be able to sew the Peony dress in this whimsical organic cotton print Birch Fabric http://www.hartsfabric.com/bird-bike-organic-birch-avalon-fabric62129.html For the belt I would go with this organic crosshatch fabric from Timeless Treasures http://www.hartsfabric.com/organic-cotton-fabric-crosshatch62457.html for contrast. Go Green!
Hyena In Petticoats
November 3, 2011 #
What an amazing giveaway! I am new to Hart’s fabric, too – so it was great to have a reason to go in and browse – such a lot of gorgeous voiles and double gauze!
In the end though, for a Peony, I would have to go with this bold floral rayon:
http://www.hartsfabric.com/floral-rayon-challis-fabric61301.html
I love rayon for dresses – so user friendly!
Leah xx
Cherie
November 3, 2011 #
I selected for the elegant bateau neck sheath dress, Harts beautiful fabric collection by Giorgio Armani, Designer High Fashion: Suiting Fabric Wool and Cashmere Stripe Black, #59054, making the dress with 3/4 length sleeves, a matching belt, and no pockets. I would also use the same pattern shape and cut out a matching coat.
Lindsay
November 3, 2011 #
I love the view finder reels print, and also love that it’s linen! I think it would be the perfect blend of kitsch and mod for the Peony.
Julia
November 3, 2011 #
I would use the Liberty Tana Lawn Celestial Dreams (http://www.hartsfabric.com/liberty-london-stars-63179.html) for the body and the Robert Kaufman Pure Organic Cotton in Navy (http://www.hartsfabric.com/organic-cotton-fabric-navy-blue61670.html) for the cummerbund.
Sarah
November 3, 2011 #
I love both the floral and celestial Liberties. I can’t choose…I’d have to make two!
Liz
November 3, 2011 #
i like this one! the thought being that free fabric money should be used to buy something i normally couldn’t afford–hence this beautiful lawn about which i have heard so much.
http://www.hartsfabric.com/liberty-of-london-lawn-fabric61217.html
Hannah
November 3, 2011 #
It was love at first sight! Such a lovely dress deserves such a lovely fabric: http://www.hartsfabric.com/kokka-childrens-fabric-yoshie61014.html
I love the little balloons.
Jessie H
November 3, 2011 #
I’d use http://www.hartsfabric.com/blacksilknoil.html with a bright contrasting belt
Julienne
November 3, 2011 #
I think this dress would look so sweet sewn up in the Retro Geometric Fashion Chiffon Fabric in Red.
Thanks for the chance for the give-away!
Ali
November 3, 2011 #
I’d definitely use the the Lame Printed Silk tweed in orange, my favorite color, but I never have the cajones to buy. Thanks for such a great giveaway!
Rennai
November 3, 2011 #
I love Daisy floral cotton voile white. So fresh looking perfect for spring/summer bbq’s.
http://www.hartsfabric.com/floral-cotton-voile-fabric59205.html
Lauren
November 3, 2011 #
I’d love to make the long sleeved version in circles nylon and cotton lace – I love the classic look of mesh lace with the irregular bubbles. Too cute :)
Rebecca Anderson
November 3, 2011 #
Black Floral Voile Fashion Cotton for certain. Although I would also love to do a duplicate in a lace for my sister’s wedding. Then the macaroon in cotton/linen mix and oolong is a rose silk…yes, I am a collette pattern addict.
Deb
November 3, 2011 #
I’m terribly indecisive when picking fabric for patterns. But since I could get some Nani Iro double gauze from Hart’s and I’ve heard it’s a dream to work with, I’ll pick the navy blue floral print.
http://www.hartsfabric.com/imported-blue-floral-double-gauze-62030.html
Carlotta
November 3, 2011 #
I would make a short sleeved Peony using the silk/hemp blend fabric in cranberry. I’ve never seen that fabric before, and it sounds awesome :)
Tanya
November 4, 2011 #
Thank you for the giveaway! I love the geometric Liberty print: http://www.hartsfabric.com/liberty-london-geometric-63178.html
Peach Rainbow
November 4, 2011 #
I’d love to make the dress using Anna Maria Horner’s Voile Shattered Sun :D
Thanks for the superb giveaway!
bprinz
November 4, 2011 #
I think I would choose “Imported Nani Iro Blue Floral Double Gauze” – it’s sooo soft and I love the print …
Jennifer
November 4, 2011 #
oohh… The Peony in Silk Cotton Sateen Fabric Crimson would look great!
Stephanie
November 4, 2011 #
I think I’d go super luxurious and make my Peony out of Celestial Dreams by Liberty of London!