We’re back with another edition of the Fabric Source series, this time from the lovely Dot to Dot Studio in Sussex, England! I’ve asked the folks from Dot to Dot Studio to tell us about themselves and to suggest a few of their favorite fabric choices and the patterns they would recommend to pair with them to help you with your online fabric shopping.
The complete Fabric Source list can be found here. If you have additions, please email me at fabricsource@lieslandco.com. The list is entirely based on your recommendations, so I welcome your ideas and suggestions.
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Founded in 2010 as a sewing school, Dot to Dot Studio has grown into a female-led, family-run business based in a village in the English countryside. We began by offering sewing classes to our local community and, over the past 15 years, have gradually expanded our offering. Alongside our workshops, we now run a thoughtfully curated fabric shop, supporting dressmakers and makers both locally and further afield.
At Dot to Dot Studio, we place a strong emphasis on responsible sourcing. We focus on fabrics with a lower environmental impact, including organic and Oeko-Tex certified options, as well as carefully selected deadstock fabrics. Natural fibers form the core of our collection, alongside a considered selection of colorful, characterful prints. Our aim is simply to provide inspiring materials and a supportive space for people who enjoy making, while being mindful of the wider impact of what we do.
Let’s see what recommendations the folks from Dot to Dot Studio have to make and which patterns they paired those fabrics with.
For the Enmore Halter Dress + Top we chose Cerulean Blue Leopard Jacquard for it’s beautiful drape, the perfect lightweight fabric for summer makes in a striking colour with ever popular animal print pattern. This fabric is highly crease resistant, so will look smart straight out of your suitcase this summer!
Another wonderful option would be the Scarlet Flowers in Viscose Satin, which is slinky, soft on the skin, and cool to wear in the summer months. The large-scale red florals are eye-catching, with warm undertones, it has a vintage feel of old-money glamour.
For the Gelato Blouse + Dress, we chose Cotton Lawn in Jaipur for it’s bright and beautiful colors, perfect to encourage a bit of sunshine back into the day! This lightweight fabric frills and folds beautifully. The best thing about this fabric, the print goes all the way through so it will work perfectly for the ruffles of the blouse.
Another great option would be Fableism Queen of Hearts – Riviera Gingham in a colorway that will transition perfectly from winter to spring. This light, drapey cotton sits softly against the skin. The square of the gingham echoes beautiful in the boxy cut of the blouse.
For the Copenhagen Wrap Dress we chose the Yarn-Dyed Herringbone Linen Twill in Sky Blue for it’s beautiful drape and relaxed texture. We love it’s elegant weekend vibes.
Or you might like the Mid Century Blocks Linen – Regatta, which feel very feels poolside chic, and we imagine it with a big floppy hat and gold earrings. Perfect for the Riviera in summer.
The Geneva V-neck blouse would pair well with our Hillside Meadow Dusk in AGF Rayon, a delicate floral print in ever-popular pink and green palette on a super lightweight rayon challis. This is the perfect combination for a feminine, flattering blouse to pair with your favorite jeans.
You might also like our Teardrop Broderie Anglais in Black a classic, timeless fabric with a modern twist. This Broderie Anglais cotton poplin has structure that will create volume and drama on the sleeves, resulting in a smart but comfortable gorgeous monochrome blouse.
Thanks so much to the team at Dot to Dot for their time and expertise! You can find all the fabric and pattern selections from Dot To Dot Studio via this link, to make it easier to shop, and as an special bonus they are offering a 10% discount with the code “collab” at checkout! This code is good through the end of March, 20206.
Maybe you also want to bookmark our Fabric Source list to help you find great fabrics for all your sewing projects.
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