THIS IS THE BASEMENT

Some space just opened up in the basement of Selvedge, which leaves us with a dilemma...what to do with it?!!  Take the poll to the left or leave us a comment and let us know what you would like to see the space used for. We're thinking about: selling used machines, creating a workspace for classes and 24/7 sew lounge, or having a sale room of discounted fabrics.  Ideas?

free motion embellishments

I made this for a friend's first birthday.  It is a cute (and cheap) outfit from Pass It On, a second hand kid's shop around the corner. Lovingly embellished with scraps of fabric and my handy dandy free motion foot.  Hopefully her mom doesn't see this post before I drop it off :) (The tights are from Blackbird)

Oliver + S City Weekend is Here!

City Weekend from Oliver + S is here!

WOOL FELT IS HERE!

The possibilities are endless....and there's an enormous array of colors to choose from! Just look how pretty!!

One Hour Workshops!!!!!

So the holiday season is approaching...and it's time to think about all the fabulous gifts to give! The best gifts are made with love, and we have a perfect solution--our one hour workshops! We have all sorts of projects lined up and they are super easy and affordable!!! The workshops are on Thursdays and Saturdays, only $10 with supplies included and they are open for all ages! Come on in and get a head start on your gifts and avoid the holiday stress!

Check us out at selvedgestudio.com for more information about the workshops, upcoming classes and new products! You can also do some shopping online or come in and get a gift certificate for the creative souls on your list!

mmmmm...silk velvet

  available in 10 colors that will make you feel like royalty.

and if that isn't enough to make you live happily ever after...this certainly is:

Vogue Pattern Sale

FYI Vogue, McCalls and Butterick Patterns are having a sale!

It is only for two days, and they are only $1.88 to  $3.88!

Here is the link:  vogue patterns

Hip Strip Block Party Pics!



This year's Block Party was a blast....and huge success! Thanks for your support!! Check out even MORE photos of the show on our facebook...click here! 

HIP STRIP BLOCK PARTY!

Join us THIS SUNDAY September 12th for the annual HIP STRIP BLOCK PARTY!  There will be LIVE MUSIC, YUMMY FOOD, KETTLEHOUSE BEER, BIG DIPPER ICE CREAM, and (drumroll please)...a FAB FASHION SHOW!! Come down to 3rd and Higgins for a Hip Strip good time.  Starts at 2pm and goes til 9pm. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Missoula Food Bank! See ya there!

New!

Need some super comfy winter fabrics??? Just in...ORGANIC Sweatshirt Fleece, Polartec Fleece, Cashmere Fleece etc. etc.!  Comes in all sorts of colors...come check it out!  There's room in the back to park! 509 S. Higgins...on the Hip Strip!

Block Pary Fashion Show

 Fashion Show Contest!

The Hip Strip Block Party is coming up September 12th!  We always have such a goooood time.  It is a great neighborhood party benefiting the Missoula Food Bank.  We have a fabulous Fashion Show and this year we want to feature YOU, our talented customers!  This year's theme is WoMensWear. We are looking for 5 designers to showcase their looks for fall in the show.

Here are the challenge rules:
*You and your model should be available Sept 12th at 6pm
*Fashions should be a Fall 2010 look, inspired by Menswear ....be creative, not literal!
*Fabric should come from Selvedge Studio
*Designers will supply their own models
*Send us a photo by September 6th to leah@selvedgestudio.com

Pattern Making Class!

This 2 session class with teacher/designer extraordinaire Nicole Katherine, learn to make and draft your very own perfectly fitting pattern!  How great would it be to fabulously fit all your garments to your measurements??!?  Now it's finally here at Selvedge! It's coming up soon so hurry and sign up! Get more info on our website...selvedgestudio.com.

Fall Fashion Trends 2010 Menswear

What to steal from your guy?

We have been thinking about what is new for fall.............its all about menswear! So we have a poll for you, we would love to hear what you think! We are getting our fashions together for the 4th Annual Hip Strip Block Party, this year on Sept 12th!  More on this happening soon.......

Support Our Local Designers!!

Looking for a way to support the community? Buying local is great, whether it's the Farmers Market or the various craft shows! Here at Selvedge Studio, we also have some locally designed and made things!

Check out Sandi Henderson's fabric line "Meadowsweet," featuring bright colors, lots of flowers and a good dose of fun inspiration!

Jodi Bird's "Sweetiebirds" collection includes a kid's clothing line as well as quilts! Here is one of her newest creations: the Sadie Skirt, made with a recycled pair of jeans and Sandi Henderson's fabric!

And finally, the Sprout Pouch fabrics, which come in the perfect size for baby slings!

Come on in and browse through the patterns and fabrics, find something you like and start sewing! We also love to see what you've done with our fabrics, so send us a picture of your creations and we will share it! Also, don't forget that you can shop online and check out our class schedule and events at selvedgestudio.com!

New Organic Cotton!

This is the newest organic cotton form Robert Kaufman, designed by Mod Green Pod. Come in and check it out!

Last chance for dress forms!

It's the last opportunity to take advantage of the AMAZING discounts on our dress forms! All sizes and types are available for order! Choose from our Full body-100% linen form $430, the industry pro-retractable shoulders- 100% linen dress form $295, and our ladies basic bridal dress form at $115. Stop in today and take a look! Score on this deal NOW for a great future Christmas present, birthday gift OR for your very own sewing room. We are located on the HIP STRIP at 509 S. Higgins, 406.541.7171. There's parking in the back too!

Sashiko Workshop!

This classic Japanese embroidery technique called "Sashiko" is now a ONE-HOUR workshop at Selvedge! Now-a-days, we can use a SEWING MACHINE to give this same embroidery effect! The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, July 15th from 5-6pm and it's only $15. For more info check out our website at selvedgestudio.com. Call to sign up today as class space is limited!

LATE THURSDAYS!

OPEN LATE! OPEN LATE!

We are open late (until 8pm) the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month! If you need a few extra hours to schmooz around the store, OR if you would rather sew than shop, we have SEW LOUNGE from 6-9pm on these same fabulous Thursdays! Sew Lounge is only $10 an hour and you can use all of our sewing machines, cutting tables AND the knowledge of a certified sewing instructor to answer ANY questions that might pop up! Check out more info on our website! Click this link---> www.selvedgestudio.com. Call us to sign up as there are only 4 spots available! 406.541.7171

Free Motion and DIY Art at Home

We are totally inspired be a new book we picked up at Shakespeare & Co,
DIY Art at Home by Lola Gavarry.
We had our Free Motion Class last night and made this dress!

Pick up a copy at Shakespeare & Co just around the corner from us!

Jessica, Margaret, Jen and teacher Gwen. Same pattern, amazing how artistic inspiration makes them so different!

Ruby Sews

Meet Ruby, daughter of Nici Holt. Check out Nici's great website digthischick

yes, Mom's can do it all!

Saturday Workshop!

Come join us for our last Quilt block! At this Saturday's free workshop, from 11-1, we will be making another triangle-style block and it's super easy!

For more information on our summer classes and upcoming workshops, visit us at selvedgestudio.com!

Saturday Workshop!

Our Quilt Block Series has been going great so far! We are now moving away from the rectangle blocks into triangles! Come join us on Saturday, June 11 from 11-1 for the Triangle Pinwheel!

To check out the upcoming Saturday workshops, Summer classes and everything else, go to our website at selvedgestudio.com!

Saturday Workshop

Come join us this Saturday, June 5 for our Free workshop from 11-1! Gwen will be demonstrating the Rectangular Pinwheel block, a simple variation of last week's block (basket weave). This block is super easy and for those of you who came last week, it's going to be done in no time at all!

Visit our website to see the upcoming Saturday workshops and the fun scheduled for the summer!! selvedgestudio.com

Basket Weave Quilt Workshop

Come join us for the next FREE Saturday workshop from 11-1 with the quilt block series! This week, Gwen will be showing how to create a simple beginning to the basket weave pattern--it's super easy and quick!



Visit our website for upcoming Saturday free workshops, monthly classes and much more! selvedgestudio.com

Simple Skirt Class!

SIMPLE SKIRT!

Great beginner class, new sewing skills, and an adorable skirt. Sign up! Drop by Selvedge or call us...406.541.7171! The class is scheduled for May 24th, Monday (tomorrow!) at 6pm!

Saturday Workshop

And so begins the Quilt Block series of FREE Saturday Workshops!! Gwen will show you how to make several different super easy quilt blocks from 11-1 on Saturday through the end of June.

We're starting off with: 9 patch block (piece of cake, but since there's a rotary cutter involved adult supervision is important).

Check out all our other summer classes on our website!! selvedgestudio.com

One hour workshops!

ONE HOUR WORKSHOPS!
Come to our envelope pillow workshop! It's super easy and so much fun. Plus you get to complete an awesome project in a quick little hour and get yourself a COOL PILLOW for whatever! Put it on a chair to spruce it up, or toss it on a bed...So great. Call or drop by to sign up! And check our website for more one hour workshops...selvedgestudio.com!
xoxo-Selvedge

sidewalk sale! May 14, 15 and 16

Final Project Selvedge Winner

Congratulations to Julia LaTray! She won the competition with her fabulous colors, velvet for everyday, girls!

Intermediate Sewing Series!

Okay, so you've got the basics. Ready to fine tune your skills?? Join us in our Intermediate Sewing Series! It's a four session class where you will make an awesome project (check our our website for more information! selvedgestudio.com) It starts May 18th (Tuesday) and is followed by three more sessions (19th, 25th, and 26th of May). Call or drop by to sign up! Hurry, as spots fill up quickly!

bike.bus.walk
Get 20% off one of your purchases when you bike, bus or walk to Selvedge!

(April 24-30)

Color Challenge

julia wins this challenge!

caryn looks beautiful in this blue suit

candice make it happen in this inventive suit

jodi makes a girl's dream, she goes home this week, thanks jodi! you look beautiful in your Boom Swagger Do!

caryn, candice, julia and jodi

Dun da da da!

Yep! That's right. Project Runway called (literally), and their looking for talented and masochistic folk just like YOU!

It wasn't Tim Gunn, but all the same, they want us to let you know that they've been watching our website and liked what they saw. If you want more information on applying for Project Runway give us a call! 541.7171

T-shirt Challenge

caryn wins this weeks t-shirt challenge! yeah!

& you can get 'em here! support local design, local prints and local shops:

buy caryn's tweek on a band tee soon!

Embroidery Hanky

SATURDAY WORKSHOP!
After a fabulous Friday night fashion show for Project Selvedge, drop by Selvedge this Saturday morning (April 17th) for our workshop! Have you ever tried embroidery?? We will be doing an adorable embroidered hanky! (first-timer friendly we promise!) Workshop starts at 11am! See ya there! xoxo - Selvedge

Challenge #4 Paper! With help from Noteworthy and hair by Boom Swagger

candice wins this challenge! immunity for next week!

jodi and kary

Julia

angie's model toni
caryn's model kate

check out the latest Project Selvedge photos on our website or facebook

We're hiring!

Selvedge is looking for a friendly person to help in a creative, multitasking environment.
Our position is part-time and experience in retail and sewing is preferred.
Bring your resumes in before April 4.

Saturday Workshop!

Come into Selvedge this Saturday, March 27th for our free workshop! We are making hot pads! Not only are they functional, but they are super cute. Pick from our scrap fabrics and find some to match your kitchen! See you Sat. at 11am! Check out all of our workshops coming up on our website at selvedgestudio.com