Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Silk Giveaway


I told you :)


This piece has been in my stash for a year or more; a gorgeous European silk metallic constructed of two layers.
Two layers held together with gold metallic thread


The drape is wonderful yet it is perfect for more structured garments as well. I bought this to make a Chanel style suit, something inspired by Chanel's Spring '09 couture collection.


If you have a Pantone chart, the color is close to Pantone Winter White 11-0507 TPX or Cloud Cream 12-0804 TPX.



And that's why I'm giving it away. It has a warm tone which is a no-no for me. This is a generous 3 yards, 52" wide,  plenty to make a stunning outfit cause there's no matching involved. And, you could pair it with silk chiffon as it appears the Chanel suit above has done on the sleeves. I'd even insert silk charmeuse in the front slit on skirt :)
On the other hand, if you're unfamiliar with silk, this fabric is not difficult to work with and could be a great project for a basic suit or jacket, and it won't cost you a dime :), well, almost. I'd still recommend you buy silk thread and silk lining...

The fabric can be used on both sides to create a design effect
If this is a color you can wear or you want to make something for someone special, leave me a comment on this post. I won't be back until August 22 so let's make the drawing Monday August 23.

48 comments:

  1. Beautiful stuff and so generous of you! Count me in!

    SherryV

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  2. My skin tone is warm, and I love wearing cream/ivory. This is beautiful fabric and I would love to make a suit from it.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Barb

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  3. Hi Birgitte! That silk is simply stunning!! So very kind of you! I want it! Pick me, pick me, pls!!!!

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  4. I've been looking to replace the bright whites in my wardrobe (they're not doing me any favors). I have a 30th high school reunion coming up, so it would definitely come in handy...

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  5. I'm not seeking to enter the silk drawing. I only want to thank you again for the magnifiers and all the knowledge you impart. If I can ever become half the seamstress you are, I will be ecstatic!!

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  6. B - gorgeous fabric. As much as I would love it I have to admit it would find a better home with one of the other sewists. Thank you!

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  7. I could definitely use this color and think the fabric is gorgeous. Count me in!

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  8. Oh, yea! Love cream colours - perfect on me ;)
    Count me in.

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  9. Count me in too! How can I pass up such a generous give away, especially when warm whites are the only whites I can wear. The fabric is to die for.

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  10. Beautiful! I am a warm, as are my 2 daughters! Please count me in!

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  11. Ooh, that fabric is just lovely.

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  12. My red headed daughters would look stunning in this.

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  13. Since I'm a silk addict lately, pick me, pick me!!

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  14. OOOh. what a generous give away! I would look wonderful in that shade of white. Please add me to the list.

    Rose in SV

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  15. I love the texture of it. Silk is synonymous with cool in book so I am definitely game

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  16. I am in. I am a warm tone and what gorgeous fabric.

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  17. I rarely apply to giveaways because I feel guilty for living so far away, but I simply cannot resist this one, please include me!!

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  18. I would be thrilled to have this silk. I am a warm tone and I love silk.

    LindaNan

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  19. Beautiful! I would be delighted to give this gorgeous silk a new home, too.
    Thank you and hope you enjoy your holiday!
    Rebeca

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  20. I would love the make a garment out of this wonderfull silk, it would suit me perfectly, as I am a "warm spring". But since I live in the Netherlands it's probably to expensive to be counted in. BTW I adore your blog.

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  21. oooohhhh pretty.... I'd love to make a beautiful suit or dress with that silk.

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  22. Cream works for me! I recently made my wedding outfit with to-die-for silk and would love to work with silk some more. This piece would be lovely.

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  23. Ruddy complexion - a warm silk is made for me - how generous of you! Put me in the till!

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  24. Ooooh, it's so gorgeous! Please put me in the mix.

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  25. Lovely - I would be thrilled to win this one. Maybe a wedding dress...!

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  26. I'd love to win this and make a gorgeous Chanel-styled jacket as in the post. This would go perfectly with my mainly "neutrals" wardrobe and a long rope of pearls!

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  27. This shade brings Naomi Sims to mind. High tie neck blouse with a deep opening in the front, slim skirt, faux fur wrap and gorgeous heels. Stunning! Yes, I am tossing my name into the hat for this.
    Good luck, everyone.
    Angela

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  28. Beautiful! Very generous. Please include me in the drawing.

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  29. wow, this is a really generous giveaway. thank you!

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  30. Beautiful fabric and very kind of you to give away. Please add me for the drawing.

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  31. I don't image that you will want to post all the way across the ocean to Australia. But if you do, I am dreaming of a long ivory coat dress to wear to the theatre.

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  32. What beautiful fabric - I can only dream about what to make with it!

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  33. Oh, that fabric is a dream. I was hesitating to comment ... but if you don't mind to ship it to Germany, please count me in.

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  34. Really! That is an awesome giveaway--you are amazingly generous to do this. The fabric is beautiful. Fabulous! Count me in please :)

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  35. oh, so beautiful. Please add my name to the "hat".. and thank you for your inspiring blog!

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  36. The fabric is gorgeous. Count me in please!

    Denise

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  37. That is fabulous fabric, please enter me. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  38. Gorgeous!! I know exactly what I'd make too - ever see The Birds? Tippie Hedren's outfit in the movie. Please enter me in the giveaway! Thanks!!

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  39. Oooh! That is the kind of fabric that makes me stop and hyperventilate! And of course, that I can never find out in BFE where I live.... :) So generous of you. Thanks!

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  40. What a wonderful fabric! Please count me in!
    Thanks!!

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  41. It is a beautiful fabric; please include me in the drawing! Thank you! Linda

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  42. Just lovely!! Please include my name in the drawing.
    Thank you

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  43. This would make a stunning dress for my daughter, count me in!

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  44. That's a beautiful fabric - I would love to make something wonderful from it! Please include me in the drawing, also.

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  45. Wowzers! You ARE a generous soul! Please, count me in on this one :) Thanks! Rosanne

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  46. I want to be in the drawing, did it already take place on Monday? I see you haven't posted a winner yet...I would LOVE to have this fabric. I would treat myself to something nice-finally. Now that my twins are 16 months old, I am beginning to sew again. Of course, it's been for them and now I'm ready for something for me!

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