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WHAT'S NEW

   
   

How would you like to become a Certified Islander Sewing Systems Instructor?

May 27-30, 2008 in Highland, Michigan, learn from Janet Pray, president of Islander Sewing Systems, all the great Islander sewing techniques.  I attended this course last year--your sewing skills will take a quantum leap ahead.  Contact Darlene at 248-889-5051 for more information.

 


Islander Sewing Systems I, Book & DVD

Islander Sewing Systems Books & DVDs

All Islander Sewing System books and DVDs are now available for online purchasing.

 

 


New Pricing on the Bali Collection

New pricing now on all the Bali Collection patterns.  Each pattern is $14.00 each.

 

 


THE TRAVEL SKIRT RETURNS!

The Travel Skirt by Kathryn Brenne is a staple in many fashion sewers' wardrobes.

They are now back as part of our regular pattern stock.

>>Click here to see The Travel Skirt

 

 

EUCALAN - NEW SCENTS

 

A favourite for prewashing fine fabrics, garments and sweaters, Eucalan has added two new scents--Grapefruit and Natural (unscented). 

 


NEW PRICING ON FOLKWEAR

All prices on Folkwear patterns have been reduced significantly due to the rise in our Canadian dollar.

 


NEW FROM FOLKWEAR

Rodeo Cowgirl Jacket

Adapted from the self-made costumes of early 20th century rodeo cowgirls, it is a fun jacket to make in silk, denim, velvet, or suede and then embellish with fringe, beads, Western-style studs, or embroidery. The easy-sew pattern is sized XS-2XL and has a shawl collar, several options for shoulder and cuff yoke shapes, two pocket choices, and optional belt.
 

 

 


Fantasia Jacket

NEW PRICING FOR

Kayla Kennington - Modular Design

I am pleased to announce a reduction in the price of these couture artwear designer patterns by Kayla Kennington.  The patterns are now priced in Canadian dollars at par with the U.S. retail price.


NEW FROM THE SEWING WORKSHOP COLLECTION!

The Daily News Bag

The very newest hand bag sewing pattern from The Sewing Workshop Collection is the Daily News Bag.

This large bucket bag is soft, slouchy and easy to carry in one of three lengths – hobo, shoulder or messenger. Use it as a tote with another bag inside or as your primary handbag. Either way, make one in a basic all-purpose fabric and make another one in an outrageous color that screams “notice me”.

 

 


ARCTIC CAMO

In Blue and Grey

Just in and very now, cotton / poly twill camo fabric for jackets and jeans.

>>Click here to see Arctic Camo Fabrics

 


Easy Zippers - DVD
Easy Zippers is the latest DVD from Islander Sewing Systems™, which provides detailed, step by step instructions on how to insert 5 types of zippers using the Islander Industrial Shortcut Techniques you’ve come to rely on for faster, easier and professional results. Produced by Janet Pray, owner of Islander Sewing Systems™, and featuring Janet and Rosebud, a Certified Islander Instructor with extensive industrial sewing experience, this easy to follow DVD is over an hour long with detailed, close up video showing how to insert a slot, lap, invisible, traditional fly and mock fly zipper, all without pinning or basting. It’s like having Janet and Rosebud with you at your sewing machine. Discover why traditional zipper methods only increase the anxiety level and produce the “homemade” look. But best of all, learn how to overcome those obstacles to yield professional results, easily.

You receive a free low shank zipper foot with each Easy Zipper DVD purchased while quantities last.
 


Popover Cape

NEW PATTERN

from L.J. Designs

The Popover Cape is a new pattern in the A la Mode pattern line form L.J. Designs.

We also have two new patterns from her Eclectic Treasures pattern line Sensational Shawl and Twister Scarf.

 


NEW PRICING FOR

THE SEWING WORKSHOP PATTERNS

I am pleased to announce a reduction in the price of The Sewing Workshop patterns for Canadians.  As the Canadian dollar has appreciated relative to the U.S. dollar, the Canadian retailers and distributor have agreed to lower the suggested retail price of The Sewing Workshop patterns from $29.95 to $24.95 each.  Although the suggested retail price from U.S. suppliers is $22.95US, duties, customs, foreign exchange and shipping charges had to be taken into account.  Our volume pricing on these patterns is $22.95 each for three or more patterns purchased at one time.

   

Free Fabric Samples

We will mail, on request, up to three free fabric samples (2" x 2").  Request them using our convenient order form.  For up to 10  fabric samples there is a minimal charge of $5.00, which will be refunded on your next order.  Submit your request using the Order form and mail your cheque (Canadian funds) to the address given on the Contact Us page.  Your request will be processed as soon as the cheque arrives.

 
 
 

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