Heart throbbing fabrics

A new batch of Japanese fabrics just flew from Japan to my house last week, so I had been busy taking photos and listing them in shop.

This lot is a heart throbbing one, my heart beat went faster and faster as I opened up boxes after boxes to check the stock. Looking at the catalogue and sample is enough for me to go "wow" about them, checking them out rolls after rolls of them is crazy.

Here are some that really capture my heart. They are what I used to admire from magazine and weren't able to get.

I think I have strong preference towards this type of fabric, I'm so in love with them.

How can I don't love this fabric?! It's so super sweet........

Don't forget to visit Fat Connection to see more of our new Japanese fabrics.

Have you heard of fake Japanese fabrics?

It just came to my awareness that there are sellers selling Fake Japanese fabrics, even on Etsy. I'm really surprised about it as I've never thought that will ever happen, and there's really nothing the Japanese manufacturers can do to stop them. Therefore, I think it's good for buyers, especially those really who loves genuine Japanese fabrics to know how to differentiate them.

How to spot fake Japanese fabrics:

1.The selvedge doesn't have the designer name on it! All you see is the little color dots. However, there are some genuine Japanese fabrics which don't have designer name on them, so do take note of the other details.

2.The fabric is of low quality. The basecloth has very rough texture and easy to fray. It has a low threadcount and feels much thinner and coarser.

3.The colors are slightly different/off.

4.There are less details than in the original pattern!

Personally I have not bought any fake Japanese fabrics, as I have been importing all my Japanese fabrics directly from the Japan manufacturers. The above are collated from the following, you might be interested to see the whole discussion:

http://germandolls.blogspot.com/2010/09/fake-fabric.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49182185@N02/4919089049/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amygunson/4865417988/

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6626581&page=1

The above discussions mentioned about Kokka fabric, and recently I have just imported some Kokka fabrics, so here is how some of the selvedges look like:



There's wording such as "created by Kokka", "designed by Kokka", there are also some new fabrics with "created by Push Pin* x Kokka" on the selvedges.

To protect yourself from fake Japanese fabrics, buy only from reputable sellers. Paying through a system that offers buyer protection, such as Paypal, might help you too. If the seller did mentioned about "Japanese fabric", "made in Japan" etc. , there might be a chance that you can proof that the seller is selling an item that is significantly not as described.


If you have heard of anything about fake Japanese fabrics, please feel free to share over here.

More new Japanese fabrics

More fabrics added to shop.

There's everyone's favorite Russian Dolls and fairytale characters like Mermaid and Little Red Riding Hood too.

There's also the latest "Hello my friends" prints by Push Pin for Kokka, these (top 3) are great for boys' projects.

I love the bottom 6 repeated animal pattern print, they are simple, nice and cute.
A total of 54 new fabrics added into shop in a week. *Phew*

Now I need to start working on my question papers before I can sew again : I think I should learn to concentrate more on sewing so that I can have more handmade stuffs in shop, rather than divert my attention and energy on too many things. Oh... still need to get these on Etsy shop too.... :P

Heather Ross's Far Far Away 2

They are now available in Fat Connection.

New Fabrics in Shop!

Been busy with these. They are now available in Fat Connection.

Sweet and cute fabrics for the young and the young at heart.

Floral prints on oxford and canvas fabric. These fabrics are great for home decor and crafting. The top 4 are cotton linen blend, they are perfect for zakka style sewing.

Buttons, buttons & more buttons

After weeks of cough, flu came and now it is the on and off headache plus a bit of this and that *sign* Not in the mood for sewing, but still would like to create something. Something easy such as fabric covered buttons..... a little addiction started after making the little treasure bag.

New Clothes

Made 3 pants for Hanhan at one go. I think they are great for outings...

like going to the zoo.

This time round, she automatically standed beside the animals when we passed by the souvenir shop, and we all got her hint, hehehe...

These pants are made from the same pattern, with only slight changes to the pockets.

Lately, she highly appreciate what I sewed for her, making Mummy so happy :))) so I made a dress for her too. I added rac ric to the neckline and pockets too, then I realised I have used quite a lot of trims and laces for these few projects. Maybe that's because I'm trying to diminish the piles of trim and laces in my cabinet. :P

I really love this set of photos, with her wearing this dress and playing with bubbles.
The original photos are actually quite badly taken, I tried my best to photoshop them, but what really made me love these photos are her expression..... simply love it *kiss*

All patterns are from Cucito Summer 2009, and it is available in my Etsy shop.
Fabrics for the 3rd pants (Kyo Yasai Dots - pale pink) and the dress (Black Cat Balloon Fun - pink) are also available in my Etsy shop.

Oil Cloth in shop!

Fat Connection now has oil cloth in shop!

Great for projects which need waterproofing.

I'm thinking of projects like laptop sleeve, food bag, rain coat and more.....

These sweet prints(Tea Time) are also available in 100% cotton.
There is also some basic stripes cotton twill.

Shop Update - New Japanese Fabric

It's been a busy week for me, will update that later.

Here's just a quick update on what's new in my Etsy shop:



Will add a few more at the later part of today.

Items in Weekly Sale

These gorgeous fabric are now 20% off!!

It's only for a week, find them at the weekly sale section.

Something different

Just listed these in shop, from Japanese designer, Kyo Yasai.

Tomorrow's Sewing Lesson

This will be tomorrow's sewing lesson project. Different from the usual bright/strong colour that I've been using. The extra fabric is a cotton linen blend, has a very soothing and natural feel, and the fabric will be in shop soon.
Ladies, thank you for the encouraging comments on my previous embroidery post. I kept the idea and here's how it looks on the actual project.

I like how it came out.

Under the fold-over flap are two compartment.

Cheeky Hanhan with the bag.

Ultra Kawaii!!!

New fabric in shop!!

With sweet and simple polka dots to match.

More and More Fabrics

In Etsy shop

If you see the amount of fabrics I have in my house now, you will probably think that I'm crazy. But what I see are lots of sewing projects waiting for me to do, including lots of pretty dresses for Hanhan. But before I jump to that, I really should start the bag for next friday.

More Fabrics

In Etsy shop now!

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Have been busy stroking the lovely fabrics, yet to make the bag for next Friday's sewing lesson. :P

SEWING LESSON

Date: 30 Oct & 6 Nov ( Both on Friday)

Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm

Venue: My place (North of Singapore)

Cost: S$35 - excluding materials

On both lessons, we are going to complete a simple sling bag. If you are interested in joining us, email me and you can have a peek at what we are making first.

Etsy Shop Update

New fabrics are now in shop.

and more are coming..................