A sneak peak into fall...

I know it's depressing to talk about Fall already....but according to the fashion world I'm super late! So hard to think about fall stuff when it's just beginning to be spring here.

I've finally finished sourcing my materials for the collection, which actually takes so much longer than designing/sewing my samples, especially since I try to use as much vintage/recycled fabric as possible. This fall I'm going to be using a lot of brown, burnt orange, red, and black...

Here's a sneak peak at something I'm really excited about for fall! I designed my own fabric to match this really crazy 70's fabric that I have. The finished product will be some variation of the scarf top.

So fun! If you wanna print your own fabric....check out Spoonflower. I've mentioned them before in a previous post. Seriously the most fun you can have without hard drugs. :-D

The dilemma of sourcing second-hand fabric...

One of the most time-consuming things about using only recycled materials for my clothing line is sourcing the fabrics. It's not as easy as going to a fabric store, picking out a few bolts, and starting production. I usually go to at least two thrift stores a week to see what's available, and I only buy the nice fabric. There is just wayy too much gross 70's polyester out there, ick! Sometimes I leave empty-handed, and sometimes I find an amazing stash of fabrics!

Saturday, I went to the Salvation Army on Notre Dame and low and behold, there were rolls and rolls of fabric! A fabric store must have gone out of business and needed to get rid of them. I was ecstatic because I found some really great, nice quality fabrics- all in one shot.

I have some ideas brewing for what I want to make with these...I guess you'll see in the next couple of weeks!

Montrealers- If you're looking for some nice fabric, there are still tons of rolls there. I bought mostly woven cottons, but they have tons of beautiful jersey there.