Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Ikea Fabric

I love Ikea Fabric,  I love the designs, the price and the quality.  This green birdie fabric is so cute, I brought it yonks ago and haven't seen it since.  I felt a bit funny about making Ikea fabric into clothes when you see it as other peoples curtains or nappy bags.  Despite this I have taken the plunge with this Make It Perfect Kaftan pattern and I am glad I did.

The fabrics still a bit stiff but am hoping it will be great in a few more washes

Weird side angle shot.

15 comments:

  1. Love the top. I have that fabric too. IKEA what would we do without you???

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  2. I'm one of those folks who likes to stick a new stop in the wash a few times, it'll soften really nicely with more washer time I bet! It's a great pattern - I could see it working as a shift-type dress too

    Jem xXx

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  3. I have this pattern and am yet to use. Seeing your beautiful creation makes me determined this summer! And I wish I was close to ikea as I agree -great fabric.

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  4. It looks fabulous! Love Ikea fabric too :) Kx

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  5. I love the fabric choice even if it is too stiff, it looks like it sits nicely. Hope it softens for you though. Lovely!

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  6. It looks great! And the fabric.. I purchased a wheat pack from my local craft market & it's the same fabric! And don't worry about the stiffness, the fabric does get soft with wear!

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  7. I spied that fabric in the ikea catalogue and thought it was lovely! Looks great as a top.

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  8. Wow, well done. You really have the jump on summer. That's just what I need, some lovely loose kaftans to lounge about in sipping chilled Pimms and lemonade.. mmm! : ) Alisa

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  9. It looks great. I have had my eye on a different piece of material with the thought of turning it into a skirt:) You have inspired me to grab it next time I am there.

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  10. Wish we had Ikea over here! You've made a perfect spring top with that pretty fabric.
    Glad you found my knitting roll tutorial helpful Bec!

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  11. I love that print. I have used it on quilt backs. I love the kaftan that you've made with it. So lovely for the approaching warm weather.

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  12. I also love ikea fabric! And I totally love the top you made, how clever!! It really looks great!

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  13. I made a dress for my girl in that very fabric last year. I love it!

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  14. I think I'm making that pattern tomorrow night! It looks great!

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