Next year’s spring trends are giving us major flashbacks! They say fashion cycles every 20 years, right? It’s time to rediscover eye-burning neon, puffy sleeves, and those 80s disco blazers ’cause baby, they are back!

Your Not-So-Basic Black & White

Images by Godisable Jacob

Who knew this basic color combo could be so exciting?! Designers such as Khaite, Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera and many others used a mix of a checker and polka dot to create eye catching looks on the runway.

– Achieve the Look at Home –

You now have an excuse to purchase more fabric. Yes, we are totally enabling you! Achieve the look by purchasing black and white fabrics like this cotton polka dot print fabric or warping checkered print fabric as seen on Timeless Treasures.

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Make a Statement Sleeves

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Fashion week made us embrace our inner 80’s gal with bold, statement sleeves. From bell to flouncy silhouettes, this larger-than-well-statement-sleeves trend has made its way into ready-to-wear fashion and it’s not going to stop any time soon!

– Achieve the Look at Home –

JUKI HZL Series Gathering Foot

Whatever your sleeve pick, the gathering foot will help you achieve this look by folding and bunching fabric to give your garment that extra desired volume.

Knit Hit

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Knit is making a hit next year! Striped knit dresses were seen on the runway in varying lengths and colors from brands like Kate Spade and Altuzarra. Make this figure flattering dress yours by wearing it down with sandals or adding metallic accessories for an evening out.

– Achieve the Look at Home –

Knit can be a tricky fabric to sew without the right tools. Below are 5 tips to achieve this look:

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1. Use ballpoint needles sew in between the knit for a beautiful finish.

2. Use thread that has a stretch so it moves in harmony with the fabric. Polyester thread is recommended.

JUKI HZL Series Walking Foot

3. Use an even feed or walking foot. This foot comes with upper and lower feed dogs that evenly feeds fabric and prevents puckers.

Micro Lifter on TL-18QVP

4. If your sewing machine does not come with a walking foot, you may slightly raise the presser foot with the micro-lifter to prevent puckers.

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Air Thread Overlock Serger

5. Select the right stitch: zig zag or triple straight stitch that allows your fabric to move without popping a seam. You may also use a serger.

Let us know which fashion trends made you say, “wow!”
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Get ready for those cold winter days with this flannel scarf with built-in gloves that could also double as a pocket.  This project is quick and easy to make so you can be ready when the temperatures start to drop.

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