Madras plaid – a classic pattern
Feb1
We’re deep in the winter doldrums here in New England – yet another storm coming our way today. To lighten the mood and lift our spirits, I thought I would focus on a “summery” fabric pattern for this week’s post. Madras - a lightweight plaid fabric used for dresses, shorts, pants and jackets. The ultimate…Read More
Argyle – a classic pattern
Jan4
Last week’s blog post was the first in the series of posts covering classic fabric patterns. The pick for this week is argyle – a diamond pattern used in a diagonal checkerboard arrangement. I assume that many of you are familiar with this pattern as it is used in many articles of clothing: Many women…Read More
Houndstooth – a classic pattern
Dec28
Working with fabrics almost each and every day, I am aware that there are a large number of classic fabric patterns that I come across rather frequently. Most, if not all, of these fabrics are used both in interior design and fashion. Because so many of these patterns are quite prevalent in our lives –…Read More
Fashionistas Take Note
Aug27
When it comes to fashion, Boston has never had the reputation for being up with the trends. However, just like Boston’s design renaissance that I wrote about in an earlier post (see Design Boston), the fashion scene in the Hub is also heating up. As a result, sources have been popping up to keep us all…Read More
