Tee-Pee Play Tent

Fighting the winter boredom blues with your kids? Bring the outdoor fun indoors by transforming the playroom into the great outdoors with a fun play tent!

Inspire creative and imaginative play with your kids as they camp-out for hours in their own special space.  Just a quick trip to Haberman Fabrics and the hardware store will get you on your way for this simple one-day project. 

We have crafted this tee-pee tent using Butterick #4251 view B. Tamara created this model using a solid natural colored canvas.  Any heavy-weight woven fabric, like denim or upholstery fabric would be good choices.  We used a sheer fabric for the door, and thought it would be cute with a sheer fabric for a window in the back or sides. Make it extra special by adding embellishments like buttons, fringe, ribbons and trim. 

The dimensions for this finished tee-pee from the pattern is 80" high by 72" diameter at the base.  However, Tamara made it shorter, to stand 55" tall by 62" wide.  She did this by omitting the extension pattern piece for the walls. 


Besides fabric, ribbon and decorative embellishments, other supplies you will need are 1" PVC pipe (ours have been painted) and large wooden beads with large holes. 

This play tent is easy to move and store away without having to disassemble it.  The kids will also enjoy it in the real great outdoors when summer comes!   

Peplum Perfection

Is it any wonder that the vintage-inspired peplum repeatedly appears on fashion runways, with it’s versatility and feminine sophistication? The popularity of this ruffle of fabric just above the waist may be due to it’s ability to transform a basic casual look into something feminine and stylish. This ready to wear look is popping up everywhere in tops, skirts, dresses and even belts.  Add this timeless classic to your closet and you will find that it is one of your most versatile and wearable go-to pieces.  

Peplums can be sharp and structured using stiffer fabrics, or flirty and flouncy using lighter weight fabrics. We love both of these looks and have created three different versions to show the versatility of the peplum top using Very Easy Vogue 8815 & NewLook 6146

OUR FIRST LOOK is a fitted top (Vogue 8815) made by Judy. She created view C using a lightweight silk crepe de chine. The pattern suggests using broadcloth, shantung or crepe, which tend to be a bit stiffer and heavier than our crepe de chine, but the lighter weight creates a nice airy flounce.

Judy says that this top was fun and easy to make, however, she wishes that there was more fullness in peplum in the back. She deviated from the pattern by adding 1.5 inches to bottom of the peplum. She also rotated her peplum pattern piece so that the subtle “stripes” in the fabric laid in a more flattering manner. She suggests that if you are using stripes, be mindful of how the stripes lay on your body when you wear them.
Tip: Rotate the peplum pattern piece to lay on the crosswise grain if needed. Judy also created a scarf of coordinating silk gauze with a serged rolled hem.

OUR SECOND LOOK with this pattern is for view A and was created by Susan. Again, the pattern calls for broadcloth, shantung or crepe but we thought it would be interesting to use a stretch lace. This off-white Cotton with Lycra lace has an understated femininity about it and is fun and easy to sew.  

Because we used a stretch fabric that can be pulled over the head, no zipper or slit was needed at the center back neckline.  However, the neckline was lowered a bit to allow a little more room for pulling on. The pattern calls for bias tape for finishing the neck and armhole edges, but Susan omitted the bias tape and just turned in the edge ⅝” and topstitched.  She also added 3 inches to the bottom of the peplum and hemmed it using strip of satin bias tape to enclose the raw edge for added interest.  The seams were serged using stretch, or ballpoint, needles.  For the armhole and neckline Susan used a twin, or double, needle for the topstitching.  The twin needle is an easy way to create a “stretchy” and attractive double topstitch.  If  you have never used one, you should give it a try.



OUR LAST LOOK is the pencil skirt (New Look 6146) and was put together by Jo. She omitted the bodice and just made the skirt.  The peplum was modified by extending the front panel to join in front for an all around peplum look. She used a lightweight denim which adds a bit more structure and drama than lighter weight, softer fabrics like the ones shown on the pattern envelope.  Other good fabric choices to create this dramatic effect would be linen, cotton broadcloth, organza and leather.

All three of these peplum pieces are on display at the store, so come on in for a touch and feel!

DIY Table Runner Demo

Tomorrow , January 19th at 12pm noon, we will be repeating the Table Runner demo at 7pm that we had yesterday.

So come on by and see how easy it is to make. A chic table runner will set the foundation of your table.

We'll make it easy for you to Do-It-Yourself!

And don't forget about the $20 Gift Card drawing for demo guests!

Shop the Big Winter Sale

The temperature has dropped and the snow is falling!

It is surely winter out there, so we started our Winter Sale in here!

Click on the image to see what is on sale now!

Watch your emails for additional Winter Sale Specials during the month of January.
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FREE DIY Demo: Faux Fur Leg Warmers

We have another FREE DIY Demo for you this week!



 

 

Come on in Thursday Dec. 20th at 7pm OR Saturday Dec. 22nd at 12 noon to see how easy it is to make these fun faux fur leg warmers.

 

 

 

 

Stylish, Cozy and oh so Easy!

Great to wear over boots, jeans and leggings.

Give some. Keep some.

Even make small ones for your pooch!

 

We'll make it easy for you to Do It Yourself!

 

And don't forget about the $20 Gift Card drawing for demo guests!

New Class Schedule

Our new class schedule for winter and spring is up and ready!

We've brought back timeless favorites as well as adding some new classes to the roster. You can find all our classes HERE.

Brand New Classes:

Click on the link to view class description and sign up page!

Kids and Teens:
028 - Teens' Intro to Sewing Machine Workshop

047 - Teens' Headband and Infinity Scarf

Fashion Sewing:
103 - Easy Drawstring Pants

110 - Intro to Knits - Easy Vest

125 - Bias A-line Skirt

205 - Simple Jacket

218 - Stylish Sleeveless Sheath Dress

248 - Knit Top

352 - Couture Jacket 

375 - Advance Leather Tote

400 - Bound Buttonholes  



Sign Up Today to Reserve Your Place

Here at Haberman Fabrics, we have smaller class sizes for a comfortable learning environment. However, this does mean that our classes fill up quickly, so it's strongly advised to sign up early to assure yourself a spot in the class of your choice. 

New Liora Manne Fabrics

TONIGHT 7pm: Free DIY Demo using our newest collection!

We have a stunning new collection by Liora Manné that has just arrived! This Lamontage® Art Fabric is hand needle-punched, blending fibers to form designs which are machine processed, flattened and secured together without glue or sewing. It is then coated with a binder for durability and nano silver particles to make it anti-microbial, mildew free and stain resistant.

These bold pieces can make a huge statement. Just look at what we made to show off this fantastic fabric:

Clutch or Tablet Holder : Using "Pop Swirl"

Coasters : Using "Disco" in Purple

Placemat : Using "Disco" in Purple

Tote Bag : Using "Puddle Dot"

Pillows : Using "Poem" in Off Black

Foot Stool : Using "Poem" in Off Black

Floor Cloth : Using "Pop Swirl"

We look forward to seeing you!
If you can't make it tonight, stop by this Saturday, December 1 at 12 noon for another free DIY demo.

We''l make it asy for you to Do It Yourself!

1-Hour Brocade Skirt

Did you miss our free DIY 1-hour brocade skirt demo last week?

No worries. Come on in to see our skirts and take home our free "how-to" project for this 1-Hour Brocade Skirt.

We will make it easy for you to Do It Yourself!

Live to far and can't make it in? Click here for our online directions.