If your last visit to the local fabric store left you wishing for something other than cutesy prints and grandmotherly cottons, dream of more! Kalico Fabric can help you transform your sewing to include more up-to-date sewing projects, and show you how to refashion what you already own to create something unique.
Need sewing lessons or want to learn how to sew a zipper? Our sewing instructions and easy free sewing projects will give you the skills and self confidence to create or recreate clothing, pillows, and purses you’ll be eager to show off.
Are you a seasoned sewing or quilting enthusiast? Our sewing and crafting tips, online fabric store and sewing supplies will inspire you to create one-of-a-kind garments, unusual quilts, and exquisite home accessories.
The Sewing Blog
The Sewing Blog keeps you current with the sewing successes and mess-ups of all of us at Kalico Fabric. Subscribe here.
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Sewing Forum
Got a great sewing project you would like to share? Post it here in our sewing forum.
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Best sewing tips to make you a sewing success!
Sewing tips for results that won't look like your mom made it for you
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Sewing Fabric 101
There's more to sewing fabric than print and color. What's in your fabric?
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Sewing notions
This is one of the best sewing notions I've ever used - a needle guide to help you select the best size needle for every sewing project
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Free Sewing Projects
Find complete instructions for free sewing projects, and don't forget to contact us if you’re looking for something specific and we’ll help you find directions for it!
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Sewing Elastic - Did you know there's more than one kind?
Using the right type of sewing elastic will make a difference
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Sewing books
Forget the classics! Here's where you can buy sewing books written by a sewing blogger, a young fabric designer, or a new seamster .
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Sewing Scissors that you should have
How Many Pairs of Sewing Scissors do you need?
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Sewing Thread is more than just a color
Sewing thread choices can be overwhelming
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Solve your Sewing needle and thread breakage problems
The right sewing needle + the right thread = easy sewing.
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How to Take Body Measurements
How to take body measurements, get the fit you want in your sewing
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What Pattern Sizing should I use?
Now that you've got your measurements, make sure you are using the correct pattern sizing when you buy your sewing patterns.
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Cotton fabric
your favorite pair of jeans, pjs and t-shirt are probably made from 100% cotton fabric.
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What Sewing Pattern Size should I use?
Are you still buying your sewing pattern size based on your mall or vanity sizing?
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How Fabric is made
Imagine your pioneer life - make all the fabric your family needed.
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Silk Fabric
Silk fabric is considered by most sewers to be a luxury fabric, with a lustrous, slippery feel.
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Choosing a knit fabric
Successful sewing with knit fabric starts by picking the correct ammount of stretch.
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How to Sew an apron
The How to Sew an Apron class will get you started on your journey as a seamstress.
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sewing classes and learn to sew kits
Our Learn to Sew kits and sewing classes will help you feel confident with your new sewing machine!
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Class Policies
Your class will meet at my home studio, which is located in Ojai, just 15 minutes up the road from Ventura.
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About Kalico Fabric
I have too many books about crafts, and two rooms for my stash of supplies. When the kids visit they can sleep on the couch!
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Contact Us
Your questions and comments are valued - contact us to be heard!
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Felting
As a long time weaver and spinner, I was surprised when felting became popular with sewers and knitters.
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Sewing kits
This is not one of those sewing kits they give away free in hotels to sew on buttons. These products are what real seamsters use – every time they sew!
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