FABRIC TREASURE HUNT

FABRIC TREASURE HUNT

If you enjoy looking out for nice fabrics to add to your stash, a holiday abroad is a great opportunity to go exploring for textile treasures. 

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I have recently been to Madeira and visited a wonderful fabric shop in Funchal.  As I knew that I would want to linger, my husband graciously departed to a local bar for a beer and to watch one of the World Cup matches! There was a large selection of fabrics suitable for home sewing, whether you like making clothes or home furnishings. 

The shop is called Feira Dos Tecidos - web address www.feiradostecidos.com.  I have taken a look at their website which is based in Portugal - unfortunately it is not very inspiring and does not do justice to their shop.



I could have really gone to town and bought loads of fabric because it was so much cheaper than here in the U.K., but  I am finding that I am buying fabric faster than I can sew it, so I limited myself to three gorgeous lots as follows:-

 

 

This was a remnant of 1.3m medium weight silk satin, priced at 4,95e (£3.97).  This would be just enough fabric to make a short sleeved blouse or top.

 

This is my favourite.  It is a lightweight Italian silk, with a paisley type of design and bordered with blue stripes.  I think that it will make a lovely floaty summer tunic.  I bought 2 meters at 7,95 ((£6.37 per meter).

 

 

 

 

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This fabric is a Italian crepe de chine, with a cream background and all over black spot design.  I  plan to make a long sleeved Alma Blouse with this.  I again bought 2 meters at 7,95e. 

Believe me, choosing only 3 fabrics was very hard to do because they had a fantastic selection of new season Italian silk all priced at only 7.95e!

I also bought 3 invisible zips for 0,35e each (about 28p).

 

 

 

I  found another little shop which specialised in trimmings, and couldn't resist buying a couple of types of insert style embroidery anglaise lace.  I think these would be lovely on a lightweight cotton lawn blouse for summer, and any left overs will be useful for small craft projects.