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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Be a fan of Selvedge on facebook!
Pretty please....

Sunday, January 17, 2010

beautiful blouse...

New fabrics AND new patterns!? Oh the joys of life...

Wait until you see the NEW Liberty of London fabrics AND our new patterns from Colette company! They are simply to DIE for! Liberty gives us gorgeous lightweight cottons in fabulous prints. Here is one of the beauties made up into THIS beauty:

This blouse from Colette patterns is sooo cute. Simple, versatile and perfect for embellishment. We love it!
shop online! yay!

Sweetiebird Quilt!


How cute is this quilt?!? Take the class!
If you have never made a quilt, this class is the perfect way to start! Pick out your favorite fabrics and embellishments to make this adorable, applique style quilt. The class is 2 sessions, Wed. 3/17 and Monday 3/22 from 6-9pm at Selvedge! It's easy and FUN, plus everyone you know will be wanting one! Give it a go!

Friday, January 15, 2010

project of the week:



As if we needed another reason to love Marimekko.
Christine's drool-worthy quilts are our favorite project this week

Tuesday, January 12, 2010


saturday workshop!
january 16th, 11am-1pm


You can never have enough TEA TOWELS!! For the kitchen, bathroom or wherever!

Don't miss out this Saturday where we will make these little cuties! Supplies are only $2.50-$4! See you then!

Tip:

You know those hideous sticky hooks from Ace that are oh-so handy and equally ugly?

Voila!! Problem solved, Selvedge-style:


pretty & new

that darn Amy! there's just no stopping her. now you know what's new too, printed cottons and oilcloth to die for. & Ms Butler's not the only one with new stuff, but you'll have to come in to see the rest-we're holding it captive...



Sunday, January 10, 2010

JACKETS, JACKETS, AND JACKETS..OH MY!!!

It's not to late to join in the fun! The National Jacket Competition is February 5
th which gives you just enough time to get your jacket done! Create your own custom jacket or use any pattern you would like! Get more details about the rules here! Win $100 IN CASH, $50 to use at Selvedge, dinner for two at Iza AND don't forget about your very own spread in Threads magazine! Get going already!! What do you have to lose!?!? The fashion show will be Friday, Feb. 5th, 7pm at Selvedge Studio (509 S Higgins)!

Tuesday, January 5, 2010


SATURDAY WORKSHOP!

JANUARY 9TH, 11 AM-1 PM


Stop by Selvedge to make these adorable felt coasters! Ditch those ordinary coasters for these fresh, funky, and fabulous felt ones! Save your table from dreaded water marks! You will even get a chance to do some free motion action! See you Saturday!

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Sale Fabrics 50% OFF!!!


Calling all bargainistas! Come check out our rounder of sale fabrics, all priced at 50% off regular retail. We're bursting at the seams and need to make room! Check back often as new fabrics are added to the sale section.

20% OFF Your Home Dec Special Order


Time is running out to take advantage of our 20% sale on home dec special orders! Liven up your home for the new year with some new curtains, slip covers, pillows & seat covers for your kitchen chairs! Come shop the hundreds of books (& 1,000s of choices in all price ranges) of fabulous fabrics for the home. There is no minimum order so don't hesitate!
Sale ends 1/31/10

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Resolutions for the New Year:

‘Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions and Selvedge has made you a little list:

# 1. Let your creativity flow with one of our many fashion design competitions (check out November in the blog archive). & get going on your portfolio for Project Selvedge!

#2. No better way to loose weight than to get addicted to a sewing project (who has time to eat? Plus that would require you clean your project off the kitchen table).

Selvedge has tons of classes, workshops, and patterns on our website for your newest addiction-hey there are worse things to be addicted to…this one’s doctor approved.



#3.
Make friends: invite the girls over for a crafting party: Wine + girlie giggles multiplied by awesome fabric = a darn good time. Trust me, we do it all day at work-well without the wine-for the most part.

#4. Learn something new! Sewing is good for your mind body and soul so put your book club on hold and start your own sew lounge.

Selvedge to the rescue with expert (but mostly just super fun) teachers for classes and workshops for all skill levels. Go to the website before you miss something! selvedgestudio.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

last minute gift idea:

all you need is 2 fat quarters ($5) & about a half hour (priceless). we have a pattern!


everyone needs an
ENVELOPE PILLOW



Sunday, December 13, 2009

Still need ideas for Christmas gifts?!?
It's not too late! We have a HUGE list of really cute and easy ideas! Who doesn't love a pair of leg warmers made from recycled wool sweaters? What about a little case for an ipod? Or how about a yoga mat carrying bag, nifty throw pillows, headbands.....the list goes on and on! Look up even more ideas at Amy Butler's website at amybutler.com OR heatherbailey.com. Come into Selvedge, we have TONS' more great gift ideas too!

SATURDAY WORKSHOP! 12/19/09
11 am - 1 pm


How adorable and crafty are these gift tags?! These felt and fabric, custom made gift tags will spruce up any old present. Make them for all of your gifts! Come to our workshop this Saturday and we will show you how! Get creative!

NEW FABRICS!!!

Stop in and check out the fabulous, NEW fabrics from Missoula's very own, Sandi Henderson! Her "Meadowsweet" line of fabrics are funky, cute and bright which will brighten up any mood in this snowy weather!

Friday, December 4, 2009

MISSOULA MADE FAIR!

This ain’t your grannie’s craft fair! At the Missoula Made Fair you will see handcrafted delights of all kinds. From stylish clothing and accessories to paintings, ceramics, and recycled goodies. All one-of-a-kind, locally handmade, sweatshop-free gifts. Not that there wasn’t sweat involved. I’m sure there was, these people work really hard.

So, whether you’re the creative type, or a local connoisseur of all that’s hip, you will love this event! So start texting your girlfriends (so they can tell you exactly what they want) and bring the family to make a day of running between the ZACC and the Stensrud on N. 1st.

All the shopping, fun, creativity, and festivities take place on Sunday Dec 13 from 11-6 (check their website and get there right on time for early bird specials). missoulamadefair.com

one hour gifty workshops


Saturday, November 28, 2009

Satuday Workshop 12/5 Stockings!



Come by Selvedge on Satuday, December 5th from 11-1 and make a hip stocking! Funky and fresh, you'll even want to make them for your pets. You'll need to purchase 3/8 yard of fabric (less than $4.00) and we'll provide scraps for embellishing. See you there!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

NATIONAL JACKET CHALLENGE

Well...winter is officially here and you know what that means right?! It is time to turn on your fashion design brains!! We're gearing up for Project Selvedge (you know, our annual fashion design competition), but in the meantime-put your thinking caps on cause Selvedge is proud to announce our involvement in a NATIONAL JACKET COMPETITION.
Here's the deal:

1. Make a jacket. It can be of your own design or from a commercial pattern (you do get brownie points for making the pattern yourself, just sayin').
2. This is not a team project. If your friend wants to help, tell him to enter his own jacket!
3. The criteria by which your jacket will be judges is as follows: a. creativity b. fit on model and craftsmanship.
4. Your jacket will be judged by a panel of 3 amazingly talented folks at a live fashion show on First Friday February 5 at 7p at Selvedge (509 S Higgins). At which point we will require full disclosure of costs of supplies, patterns used, etc. (The jacket itself will be due January 31st).
5. There will be a spending limit of $100 to keep the competition fair. If you get your fabric from Selvedge you get 20% off your supplies (which means $120, yeah?). You are free to use your "stash," I've know we've all got one. But be conscious of what your fabrics are worth-don't tell me you got 5 yards of cashmere for $45, not a chance.
6. Of course, there will be prizes! $100 in cash, $50 gift certificate to Selvedge and dinner for two at Iza-our newest Hip Strip restaurant. Plus, anyone who makes a jacket will be automatically entered as an applicant into our fourth annual Project Selvedge-unless you don't want to be for some crazy reason! Oh yeah!! And your the winning jacket will be featured in a spread in Threads for the world to see.

I know you've got a lot on your plate right now, but just start your sketching-I predict you'll be rearing to go by the new year (do I smell a resolution?).