The Best Fashion Advice Ever Given

When it comes to fashion, find out what works for you and stick with it.

    A wise friend once told me, “Don't wear what fashion designers tell you to wear. Wear what they wear. His point being that most designers, no matter they throw onto the runway, favor simple flattering pieces for themselves.

    Anyone one who has never met me can tell you that fashion has always been very very very very very very very very important to me. For example, I once told my cousin, “If the whole store Express was my closet!” How prescient, because now of course, I wear nothing but Express.

    It can't be said enough. Don't concern yourself with fashion; stick to simple pieces that flatter your body type.

    By nineteen, I had found my look. Oversized t-shirts, bike shorts and wrestling shoes. To prevent the silhouette from being too baggy I would cinch it at the waist with my fanny pack. I was pretty sure that I would wear this look forever. The shirts allowed me to express myself with cool sayings like “There is no crying in baseball” and “Universtität Heidelberg,” the bike short showed off my muscular legs, and the fanny pack held all my trolly tokens. I was nailing it on a daily basis. Find something like this for yourself as soon as possible.

Tina Fey
Bossypants

Moving Plans

We will be having a moving sale Monday, May 21st through Thursday, May 24th. Everything will be 20% off.

We will be closed Friday, May 25th through Monday, May 28th.

We will open in our new location on Tuesday, May 29th. Come and see us! 988 East 3300 South Salt Lake City.

Customer Spotlights

Our talented customer, Angie, made this great top from a Yellow Bird Fabrics knit. She used Vogue pattern,V8323. Nice job Angie!

This lovely blouse was made with one of our cotton voiles. We only have a couple yards left of this print so hurry in to make an awesome top like this one. Lookin' good Jessica!

 Elizabeth made Serendipity Studios "Monique" pattern with one of our stretch cottons. I love this floral pattern. Thanks Elizabeth.

Good news, bad news

The good news is, we are getting a lot of beautiful new fabrics!
The bad news is, you will have to wait until we open our new store to see it.
So if any of you are curious as to why I'm not posting new fabric photos on the blog, it is not because we don't have new fabric, it is because the new shop won't open until May 29th. We can't wait to show you all the beautiful new things!

Yellow Bird Fabrics is Moving!!!

Yep, that's right. We are moving! I am very excited to tell you that Yellow Bird Fabrics is expanding into a new building. 
Our new address will be 988 East 3300 South. 
It is a blue building just down the road from our current location. It used to be the Robin's Nest and I take it as a good omen that one bird has left and another is coming. 
We hope to open the new store on May 29th. More details to come.

Anniversary Sale

On May 4th 2009, Yellow Bird Fabrics opened it's doors. Now, almost three years later, we are still providing the highest quality products and service. We are proud to bring you Utah's finest apparel fabrics and to be a part of your sewing community. Thank you for supporting us! To show our appreciation we are having an anniversary sale. Celebrate with us April 30th through May 5th and receive 20% savings on your entire purchase. On Friday only, May 4th, we will be giving a 30% discount on your entire purchase! See you soon!

New store location

I am thinking about renting a bigger space for Yellow Bird Fabrics. Any thoughts?

The Lace Tank: Part 2

This is the Marc Jacobs lace tank that I wanted to replicate.

 Here is my version.

 I put a cute little key whole in the back.

 Here are some fabulous dresses made from the same cotton crocheted lace. This first dress is made by our very own Leena. I love the bias strip finishes along the neckline, sleeves, and princess seams. Nice work Leena!

 This dress was made by one of our great customers. The silk chiffon detailing on the hem of the sleeve is fun and creative. Well done Chris!

Back to basics: Grey-scale

We received a large shipment of fabric on Friday. When I opened the box, I realized that almost everything I had ordered was black, white, or grey. I know it is spring. We all need a little color, but these grey-scale staples are just as important.

Silk dupioni 54" wide $24.95

Rayon challis 60" wide $9.95Rayon challis 60" wide $9.95
Cotton Swiss dot 60" wide $9.95

Cotton suiting 60" wide $9.95Cotton and lycra striped pique 50" wide $9.95
Cotton and lycra sateen in black, tan and white 60" wide $9.95

New arrivals

Rayon knit 60" wide $9.95
Lace 60" wide $9.95
Anna Sui silk chiffon 44"x44" scarf panel $14.95 per panel
Anna Sui silk chiffon print 45" wide $14.95
Silk shantung 54" wide $29.94
Anna Sui silk jacquard 45" wide $19.95
Anna Sui silk jacquard 45" wide $19.95
Anna Sui silk jacquard border print 45" wide $19.95
Silk and cotton jacquard 45" wide $14.95
Cotton and lycra 54" wide $9.95
Cotton gauze 54" wide $7.95
Cotton gauze 54" wide $7.95
Cotton gauze 54" wide $7.95
Cotton gauze 50" wide $7.95

Fashion Remix

Just a heads up, Fashion Remix is tomorrow. Fashion Remix is a fashion show, where interior designers are challenged to create an outfit out of vendors products they get paired up with. This could be an ensemble out of carpet, tile, wallcovering, laminate, you name it. The possibilities are endless. For more information, visit http://fashionremixslc.wordpress.com/

The Lace Tank

I really like this Marc Jacobs lace tank, but...Problem 1: It is listed at $228 in this Nordstrom's catalog.

Problem 2: I think I would prefer a little sleeve.

Solution: Make my own.

I'll let you know how it goes.We currently have this fabric at Yellow Bird Fabrics. There is not much left so hurry in if you want to make a lace tank for yourself.

Raw Couture

I just had the most enjoyable evening with Leena, Amber and Sheridan at the SLCC fashion show, Raw Couture. Well done SLCC students!

May 2012 Classes

Knit Maxi Skirt

Date and time: Monday, May 7th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Create a simple maxi skirt. Maxi skirts are the hot thing this spring. They are comfortable and casual yet elegant. If you are a beginning sewist, this is the perfect class for you.

Cost: $30 + the cost of materials

Materials: You will need 1 ¼ yards of 60" wide prewashed knit fabric for a floor length skirt. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric or for fuller skirts.

Pencil Skirt

Date and Time: Monday, May 14th and continued on Monday, May 21st 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Create a sleek and chic skirt. Straight skirts are classic and great staple for any wardrobe. Come in and learn how to make one of these timeless skirts.

Cost: $50 + the cost of materials

Materials: You will need a zipper and 1 yard of 60" wide prewashed woven fabric for a knee length skirt. More yardage may be required for 45" wide fabric or for longer or fuller skirts.

Get to know your Sewing Machine

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 2nd 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: For those who have a sewing machine but aren’t sure how to use it, or those who just need a refresher, this is the class for you. In this class you will learn things from threading the machine, to dealing with troublesome tension.

Cost: $30

Zippers

Date and time: Wednesday, May 9th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: Learn to put in a lap zipper and an invisible zipper.

Cost: $35 (all materials included)

Get to know your Serger

Date and Time: Thursday, May 17th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: For those who have a serger but aren’t quite sure how to use it, or for those who just need a refresher, this is the class for you. In this class, the focus will be on threading the serger, troubleshooting problems, and basic serger techniques.

Cost: $30

Knits for Beginners

Dates and times: Tuesday, May 22nd and continued on Thursday, May 24th 6:00-8:00pm

Objective: For those who are just learning to sew with knits, broaden your knowledge by:

Learning basic types of knit fabrics

Discussing what projects can be made with knits

Using a serger and practicing basic finishing techniques

Project: A basic t-shirt, the building block for all knit projects

Cost: $50 + the cost of materials

Materials: You will need 1 yard of 60" wide prewashed knit for a short sleeve t-shirt. You will need 1 1/2 yards for a long sleeve t-shirt.

Sewing machines and supplies will be provided. We encourage those with sewing machines to bring them. It is more beneficial to learn these techniques on your own machines.

For classes that do not include your materials, you may bring your own or you may purchase them from Yellow Bird Fabrics and receive 20% off.

If you are interested in taking any of these classes or for information, give us a call at 801-466-3110, or come see us at Yellow Bird Fabrics 2828 E. 3300 S. SLC, UT.

Brighten up your wardrobe with these new spring fabrics

Silk and cotton 48" wide $14.95
Cross dyed linen 60" wide $14.95
Cotton lawn 56" wide $9.95
Cotton lawn 56" wide $9.95
Cotton lawn 56" wide $9.95
Cotton lawn 56" wide $9.95
Cotton jacquard burnout 60" wide $9.95
Cotton stripe leno 60" wide $9.95
Cotton and lycra poplin 50" wide $9.95
Cotton and lycra poplin 50" wide $9.95
Cotton and lycra sateen 45" wide $9.95
Rayon blend knit 60" wide $9.95
Rayon blend double knit 60" wide $9.95
Corded bridal lace 54" wide $49.95