Unexpected Fabric Haul adding to my stash and a surprise delivery!

[@user-vi3sz3fg2r]

Would like to see the green jungle in a sleeveless palazzo jumpsuit :)

[@nancycoyle-f5c]

For the wax prints, I made a Style Arc Hope dress in a wax print and I love it. A maxi length shift would be great too. Really anything without a lot of seam lines to keep the print intact. For the stripe fabrics, Paper Theory Olya shirt.

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Nancy, thanks for those ideas, I love the Hope dress!

[@jennetthamilton971]

I think the beaded fabric would make a stunning long wrap skirt. The large prints, maybe long coats, dusters style coats, long straight shift dresses. That first 50's style fabric would make amazing palazzo pants.

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Jennett, thank you, I think a duster coat in one of the large scale prints would be great!

[@rachaelfenton9983]

Hi, my suggestion would be the Ludo Capelet by Maven Patterns for the upholstery type fabric? I've also made the Nova by papercut in a similar weight fabric. Looking forward to seeing your ideas! I'm off to walthamstow market myself today, so hope I'm as lucky as you!

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Rachael, thanks I love the Ludo Capelet, hope you enjoyed your visit to Walthamstow, I was there yesterday too, I found a lovely stripe viscose.

[@katewyldegal1370]

Fun video! Here’s what popped up in my thoughts - 1) indigo jacquard - due to the weight of the fabric, a simple cropped jacket that would let the design shine & a bag/purse with the leftovers; 2) orange beaded satin - a kimono wrap would look stunning over a black outfit; 3) green ochre wax print - a simple summer shift dress & a waist coat with the leftovers; 4) charcoal spot jersey - would be fabulous in a DVF wrap dress. I love the wax print bag you made - wonderful fabric choices!

[@gemimalondon]

Thanks Kate, great ideas!

[@EileenR11]

I think that circles heavy fabric would work really well as a cocoon-style jacket like the Nova or that Maison Fauve open jacket. The wax prints would make a lovely 50s-style dress, with a fitted bodice and a flared skirt.

[@gemimalondon]

Thanks Eileen, definitley think that Maison Fauve jacket would look great in the circles!

[@deborahpenner4970]

Love the great vintage Burda

[@gemimalondon]

Thanks Deborah!

[@ruthwilson6524]

Orange plain viscose - zadie jumpsuit, beaded fabric- scarf or shawl, you would want to minimise washing, indigo/gold/ivory fabric - peppermint magazine robe pattern, green leafy print - a trousers and top coord set, african wax - shift dress or quilted collarless jacket

[@sarahedwards3403]

I am really glad you enjoyed the Burda Magazines.I was thinking about your fabrics and the sort of things you like.Sistermag patterns may be a good source of inspiration .I have made the very full blouse with the yoke,no.64 4 and it came out really well.They have a very modern but paired down sort of vibe and I don't think I have seen any patterns like them.

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Sally, thank you so much for sending them, I have just taken a quick look at Sistermag patterns and they are fab! I haven't seen them before, they are really contemporary but very wearable! x

[@frogandfudge]

When I saw the "Indigo, gold and ivory", I thought of a straight, long skirt. Would the brown swirl and purple fabric be suitable for a coat, like the Burda pattern you showed? As a teenager (decades ago) I used to make shirts from Habitat curtain fabrics. The downside was the fading when I washed them, curtain fabrics weren't meant for regular washing. Thank you for showing some of your stash, it's always fun to see what other people have. Have fun, Diane

[@gemimalondon]

Thanks Diane, I remember making alot of clothes from curtain fabrics when I was younger too!

[@rondabellefontaine2759]

Jungle print green - palazzo pants Beaded satin print - wrap shawl Orange viscose crepe - a fitted jacket over the poly crepe stripe in a fuller bias cut skirt Irregular polka dot cream voile - blouse with a tie bow at the neckline Black and cream stripe and the zebra stripe - possibly use both fabrics in one outfit - top in zebra and bottom in stripe or block print shell combining the two??

[@gemimalondon]

Thank you so much! those are great ideas, I will be making a follow up video!

[@sandrafuller2172]

I'm also wondering what to do with the large prints I am so attracted to. Recently I sewed up the new Cora top by Tessuti. It has a centre seam on the front and was problematic with the large print I chose. I decided to go for it and finished the centre seam with a ribbon sewn down from top to bottom. Turned out great! No real suggestions for your fabric as I'm a pretty new sewer but I'm wondering if you could use some of the larger motifs for appliqué??? Perhaps on a jacket or overshirt?? I like the idea of that striped fabric for pants with the plain orange for a top. Now what to do with all these large prints I have....

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Sandra, the Cora top is a great shape, love the idea of using the large motifs as applique!

[@ruthwilson6524]

Sorry - more suggestions! Zebra print definitely a jersey maxi - what about new look k6650? The snake print an oversized shirt or a duster jacket - looking forward to seeing what you actually make!

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Ruth, thank you so much for all your suggestions, I love the idea of the zebra print as a maxi!

[@CarmenMartinez-zf9dv]

Would love to see the beaded fabric in a kimono jacket

[@EileenR11]

I agree. Something really simple like the SOI Sylvia Robe would let that beautiful fabric do all the talking.

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Carmen, yes I agree but I don't think I have enough!

[@tracyfrost]

Those fabrics are gorgeous. The beaded fabric I would make a top. It wont be comfortable to sit on beads.

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Tracy, yes! good point I hadn't thought of that! I think it's destined to become a simple cami.

[@ahazuda2010]

I just found you channel and I love it. I will be traveling to London (from NYC) the last week in August. Are there any sewing related events, meetups, etc. during that time? Any suggestions on must see places a sewist must see while traveling to London? Thanks!!

[@gemimalondon]

Hi, I have a couple of videos of my Fabric hauls which are in London - Walthamstow and Central London. If you are visiting Liberty you may also like to visit Joel and Son as well as Berwick Street (where there are a couple of fabric shops), Goldhawk Road in West London is full of fabric shops (I also have a video on this), there is a fantastic haberdashery shop in Poland Street called MacCullloch and Wallis too, I hope you enjoy your trip! Rachel kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGSlZmukbchorZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/npuWYmBnlMydp8k

[@deniseburke9054]

Love your fabric where did you get you indigo fabric and the £2 per meter? I have made a vogue wide leg jumpsuit and skort,jacket with bag with my wax fabrics.

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Denise, the indigo fabric is from Walthamstow Market and the £2/m fabrics are too, it's an amazing source for fabrics, I have a video all about it!

[@deniseburke9054]

Thank you. Walthamstow is one of my favourite places. Also, dream fabrics online and Facebook. Have a blessed day.