Vogue Fabrics Catalog - Transition 2025 - Late Summer to Early Autumn Fashion Fabrics

Chill Out

Hot choices of cooling fabrics will get you through the dog days of summer. Cotton lawns & gauze, linens, challis, chiffons, and more!

Chill Collection

Scorching heat. Rolling power outages. How’s a person supposed to keep cool when the air conditioning doesn’t work? We look to ancient desert cities for inspiration on how to chill out during heat waves. The power of observation served desert dwellers well, inspiring the incorporation of clever shading and cooling practices. As American architects built up the middle-class homes in the 20th century with conveniences like central air and heat, the structures got away from the simple design elements that helped heat or cool a house in the prior century....or prior millennia. Victorian homes had transom windows above doorways to allow greater airflow through a house while keeping the bedroom doors closed for privacy. Basements were buried farther down under the earth’s surface, taking advantage of the cooler temps for root cellars, wine cellars, and larders. Buildings throughout Greece and Israel are bright white, reflecting the sun’s heat. Ancient peoples in the desert areas of the Middle East, Western China, and Northern India used their observations of the natural world to employ thermodynamics in cooling homes and palaces, long before they understood the actual science behind it.

July into August continue to bring us heat waves, so let’s combat the scalding temps with cooling fabrics that can get a little wet. Chill Snow combines linen and cotton in a lightweight, light-reflecting textile that will retain its crispness when dry cleaned, but we prefer its softer, laundered-linen appearance when washed. The same thing goes for our Chill Branches linen and rayon blend print. Pre-wash these in hot water and hot dryer to shrink them down and soften them up, then get busy sewing a loose-fitting top and pull-on pants, or a sun dress and overblouse, or a cap-sleeve top and shorts. Sew many options.

VF254-01 Chill Snow White Linen-Cotton Blend 55% Linen, 45% Cotton. 62” wide. Dry clean to retain crispness or wash to soften.

$1499

VF254-02 Chill Branches

White and Fuchsia Linen-Rayon Linen, Rayon. 56” wide. Dry clean to retain crispness or wash to soften. 12” design repeat.

$1299

VF254-03 Chill Jade

Lightweight Cotton Gauze

100% Cotton. 50” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 30% crossgrain mechanical stretch. Available in several colors.

$449

VF254-04 Chill River

Marine, Aqua, and White Brazil Knit from Telio

95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. 60” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 100% crosswise stretch.

20% lengthwise stretch.

$1299

The pink and white print looks cute with Chill Jade, a single-weight cotton gauze that people often refer to as “baby muslin.” We chose this to be worn as a breezy peasant blouse or loose top.

From Telio in Canada comes Chill River, a lightweight ITY knit that begs to be worn as a halter top, short dress, or a flowing skirt.

VF254-05 Chill Clouds

White Pucker Knit

95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. 63” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 20% crosswise stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.

$799

VF254-06 Chill Ripples

Aqua Pucker Knit

95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. 63” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 20% crosswise stretch. 20% lengthwise stretch.

$799

Chill Clouds and Chill Ripples are matchmates you can piece together into a fun top. Don’t they look like pinched ribbons on a sheer base? At 63” wide, and with all-way stretch, you can easily play around with layout options. Why not have the ribbons run lengthwise down one panel and crosswise on another? Have some fun and get creative.

VF254-07 Chill Flora

Fuchsia Floral with White and Aqua Accents on Rayon Challis

100% Rayon. 56” wide. Cold wash, dry low.

5.25” repeat, one-way design. Use nap layout.

$599

VF254-08 Chill Eastwick

Medium-weight 66” wide

Fuchsia Cotton Jersey Knit 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex. 66” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 90% crosswise stretch. 80% lengthwise stretch.

$1099

VF254-09 Chill Beachy

Reversible Double-layered Cotton

Gauze Plaid with Stripe

100% Cotton. 60” wide. Cold wash, dry low.

3.375” vertical repeat.

3.125” horizantal repeat.

$699

Chill Flora combines this collection’s white, pink, and aqua colors in a vibrant and soft rayon challis. A simple sundress to wear to the beach is in order! Or make a short-sleeved tunic to wear with Yoga Pants stitched from Chill Eastwick, a 66” wide, medium-weight cotton jersey knit. It’s also an ideal choice for a high-end T-shirt - we have beads and buttons if you want to decorate the neckline.

It’s not summer without our Beachcomber reversible cotton gauze fabrics. Chill Beachy features a pink, white, aqua, lilac, and mango plaid on one side, and a pink and white stripe on the other. These are two separate fabrics that have been stitched together. If you think it’s soft now, just wait until you wash it a couple of times - delicious!!! Sew an oversized, button-down shirt with rolled sleeves to let the reverse show. Or have fun with a handkerchief-hem skirt and pin back the points to let the reverse show, like an origami effect. Several more options are on our website.

VF254-10 Chill Primo

Featherlight Jade & Beige Cotton

100% Cotton. 41.5” wide.

Cold wash, dry low.

2.375” repeat. Subtle diagonal.

$899

VF254-12 Chill Secondo

Featherlight Pink & Beige Cotton

100% Cotton. 41.5” wide.

Cold wash, dry low.

2.375” repeat. Subtle diagonal.

$899

VF254-11 Chill Sandy

Luxurious 15oz Scuba Ponte

67% Rayon, 28% Nylon, 5% Spandex. 64” wide. Cold wash, dry low.

50% crosswise stretch.

50% lengthwise stretch.

$1499

From the hot regions of India come a couple of prints that are made for looking cool and staying cool. Chill Primo and Chill Secondo feature small, stepped diamond motifs in sand and taupe on either a dark aqua or deep pink base, respectively. These narrower fabrics can be cut across the grain, saving you money over conventional American layouts. To figure out your yardage, lay your pattern pieces out shoulder-toshoulder, then measure from the left to the right. This type of layout also makes it a lot easier to match designs, like matching plaids.

Chill Sandy is our top choice for a cool double-knit to make into leggings when you head off for a night of airconditioned movies and dinner. The color perfectly pairs with the sand color in the two cotton prints.

VF254-13 Build Bouquet

Bright Floral DTY Knit

96% Polyester, 4% Spandex.

61” wide. Cold wash, dry low.

16.5” repeat, one-way design.

80% crosswise stretch.

20% lengthwise stretch.

$799

Build Collection

Hobbits had the right idea - build small homes in the sides of hills, cozy and cool, protected from the elements, enjoying a fairly temperature-controlled environment. Imagine yourself in an Italian grotto, dimly lit, underground, cool. Inspired by caves, these structures were purposefully built to keep food, wine, and people more comfortable during the heat of the day. French wine cellars and English root cellars also utilized the lower temperature of the subterranean to chill out. As early as 6000 years ago, the Sumerians in Mesopotamia built thickwalled adobe rowhouses on narrow streets. By adjoining the dwellings, they eliminated surface area for the sun to scorch, while keeping the streets shaded. In the late medieval and early Renaissance, ponds and fountains decorated open-air courtyards in the center of multi-family buildings, palaces, and palazzos, often encompassed by porticos. These shady spots provided respite from the midday sun, while evaporation of the water kept the ambiant temperature down. A lovely cross-breeze was enjoyed by those who had street-level walkthroughs on multiple sides. High roofs allowed heat to rise, thick walls prevented the heat of the sun from penetrating too deeply into the apartments, and small open windows were strategically placed to welcome breezes while keeping out the sun’s rays. In areas that could support vegetative growth, trees were oriented to shade homes, or vines climbed and cooled the sunny side of a structure.

VF254-14 Build Indigo

Smooth and Dark Stretch Denim

96% Cotton, 4% Spandex.

59” wide.

Cold wash, dry low.

35% cross-grain stretch.

$999

VF254-15 Build Meadow

Colorful Floral Poly Chiffon with Satin Dots on Dark Navy

100% Polyester.

57” wide. Delicate wash, dry low. 24.5” repeat, one-way design. Use nap layout.

$699

The Transition catalog helps you take your wardrobe from the end of summer into autumn, and this collection will help you build a wardrobe with lightweight fabrics in dramatic colors on dark backgrounds that you can wear for months to come. Begin with Build Bouquet, a floral DTY knit in bright colors. The print is dressy enough for office casual attire, and casual enough for running errands with style. We looked for the perfect French denim to sew into shorts and a jacket, and present you with Build Indigo. Soft and dramatic with comfortable stretch - you will surely want to get extra to make pants, a shirtdress, and a long skirt with dramatic back slit. We love it as the short version of Closet Core’s

Jenny Overalls, with the Cielo top sewn from Build Meadow. Take a close look at this chiffon - bright yellow, pink, red, blue, white, and green flowers are strewn on a dark navy sheer base with satin dots adding an additional pop to the colors.

Fold-over Elastic 5/8” wide 5 yards for $3 VF254-FOE

Ideal for finishing the edges of knits - shown here with VF254-08.

Pro-tip: This feeds well through a binding foot.

Pom-Pom Trim (Ball Fringe)

1/2” ball • $4.20/ 3yds • Polyester • VF254-PPT

Millefiore Buttons - with shank 3/4” • 85¢ ea. • Resin • VF254-MFB

Patina Buttons - with shank 1/2” • 85¢ ea. • Metal • VF254-PB

VF254-16 Build Botanique

Raspberry and Peach Floral on Black Rayon Challis 100% Rayon. 57” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 24” design repeat.

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VF254-17 Build Raspberry

Soft and Drapeable 65” wide

Modal Rayon Jersey Knit

100% Modal Rayon. 65” wide.

Cold wash, dry low.

80% crosswise stretch.

40% lengthwise stretch.

$999

VF254-18 Build Wispy

Raspberry and Peach Delicate

Floral on Black Poly Chiffon

100% Polyester. 58” wide. Delicate wash, dry low. All-over design.

$529

Mellowing out a bit, we move into raspberry and mango with the next trio. Build Botanique rayon challis captures the tropical vibe of summer in dramatic fashion with the black base - perfect to wear while dining al fresco late into the night.

Whip up a tank or bandeau from Build Raspberry modal rayon to wear under a simple top stitched from Build Wispy hi-multi chiffon. The Modal is so soft against the skin, and wicks moisture away from the body to cool you down. The chiffon is sheer, allowing breezes to flow through.

VF254-19 Build Chic

Colorful Designer Stretch Lace with Scalloped Borders

Polyester with Spandex. 53” wide. Cold wash, dry flat or cool tumble.

30% crosswise stretch.

60% lengthwise stretch.

$799

VF254-20 Build Jet

Rich Black Rayon Jersey Knit

95% Rayon, 5% Spandex. 59” wide.

Cold wash, dry flat or cool tumble.

80% crosswise stretch.

30% lengthwise stretch.

$799

From Chicago fashion designer Andria Lieu comes Build Chic, a colorful stretch lace with scalloped borders on both sides. Although there is all-way stretch, the greater stretch runs lengthwise, which is what you want in a fabric if you are using the scallops as hems. To make the colors POP, we chose Build Jet from our stock collection of Rayon Jersey Knits. Use this as an underlining or sew it into a slip dress, tank, or bandeau. Check out the full range of colors on our site and in our retail store.

We noticed several ready-to-wear companies showcasing border prints in fantastic design layouts. The solid borders became design accents down the front, along the sides, at the waist - each garment utilizing the solid line for a different purpose. Choose Build Novelty to give a dramatically new look to an old favorite sewing pattern.

VF254-21 Build Novelty

Bold Border Print ITY Knit

96% Polyester, 4% Spandex. 59” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 3/4 yd panels (2 squares per panel)

70% crosswise stretch.

30% lengthwise stretch.

$599 per panel

VF254-22 Bâdgir Beachy

Mango and Lemon Reversible Plaid and Striped Cotton Gauze

100% Cotton. 60” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 3.75” horizontal repeat. 3.5” vertical repeat.

$699

VF254-23 Bâdgir Eastwick

Lemon Yellow Medium-weight

65” wide Cotton Jersey Knit 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex. 65” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 90% crosswise stretch. 80% lengthwise stretch.

$1099

VF254-24 Bâdgir Flora

Mango and Lemon Floral Rayon Challis

100% Rayon. 56” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 5.25” repeat, one-way design. Use nap layout.

$599

Presenting Bâdgir Beachy, our second Beachcomber reversible cotton gauze in this issue. Brightly colored with orange and yellow, accented by dark plum, aqua, and white on the plaid side, and a simple orange and white stripe on the other. You choose which is the face and which is the reverse - there is no wrong answer here. We can’t help but imagine it sewn into an oversized top, billowing above sunshine yellow knit shorts crafted from Bâdgir Eastwick. A little goes a long way with this 65” wide, medium-weight cotton knit. Not your vibe? No worries. Make a knit top and wear a Beechy gauze skirt.

Doesn’t Grainline Studio’s Alder Shirtdress look super cute in Bâdgir Flora? Wear it on its own when the temps soar, and then toss on leggings or a knee length knit skirt when autumn cools things down. It’s all how you style it!

Bâdgir Collection

Ancient Egyptians were the first to build malqaf - towers on their buildings that captured and funneled winds down into their structures. But the Persians of ancient Iran improved on this concept so much, not only is this architectural and engineering style still used, but it was recently added to the visitor center of Zion National Park in Utah for off-grid air conditioning. The Persian tower, called a bâdgir (sounds like badger), features tall, open slots oriented to capture the prevailing winds. A partition in the middle of the bâdgir redirects the air downward into the building, where it might pass over a water feature called a qanat for additional cooling. The force of the downdraft pushes the warm air up and out the other side of the tower. The historical city of Yazd is full of iconic bâdgirs, one of the prime considerations for the city’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017. This style of architecture spread across the region, as seen in the barjeels of Qatar and Bahrain, and the mungh of Pakistan. Variations of the bâdgir were built throughout the UK in the late 20th century, including supermarkets in Manchester and the Royal Chelsea Hospital in London.

Pattern Inspiration

Liesl + Co

Enmore Halter

Easy, breezy dress + top with built-in bra and pockets

Petite Plus

Yoked Blouse

Relaxed fit that beautifully accomodates a full bust

Friday Patterns

The Patina Blouse

Two depths of V-neck, two sleeves lengths, all style

Liesl + Co

Tribeca Knit Cami

V-neck or Bandeau neck knit top with built-in bra for shape + support

Great Copy Baja Skirt

Zippered or pull-on, make this classic with lightweight wovens

Sewing Workshop

Hibiscus Shirt

Bias panels level up this asymmetric A-line shirt

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100% Rayon

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100% Polyester

60” wide, Washable

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Q2400. 22” wide. $596yd

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100% Polyester 60” wide, Washable

$339 yd

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100% Silk 44” wide, Dry clean

$2299 yd

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100% Nylon

58” wide, Washable

$899 yd

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Hair Canvas

68” Light weight. T15DD $4199 yd 64” Medium weight. T15CC $2399 yd

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VF254-25 Bâdgir Sophia

Sweet Lilac Mid-weight Ponte

89% Poly, 7% Rayon, 4% Spandex. 59” wide. Cold wash, dry low.

50% crosswise stretch.

20% lengthwise stretch.

$1299

VF254-26 Bâdgir Isabel

Lilac & Mango Floral Rayon Challis 100% Rayon. 59” wide. Cold wash, dry low. All-over design.

$599

When you decide on a knit and challis combo you love, re-create it with our next duo. For Judy Kessinger/FitNice Systems fans, Sophia is the fabric she mentions in her videos - it’s a medium-weight ponte with a soft hand and excellent wearability, which we present to you in a lovely lilac called Bâdgir Sophia. This all-purpose knit wears well as a structured top, princess-seamed dress, cardigan sweater set, FitNice Lady Legs, and so much more. The color is slightly lighter than the plum accent in Bâdgir Isabel, but it still looks great as a companion piece. Buy enough Bâdgir Isabel to make into a shell for now, and a long-sleeved blouse for cooler months. Or, make a cardi from Sophia to wear over your Isabel shell. Easy!

Bâdgir Tucson and Bâdgir Stamps came to us as deadstock from a fashion house. They were both listed as linen blends. We believe Bâdgir Tucson is mostly cotton or rayon, some linen, and a tiny bit of polyester. Bâdgir Stamps has more linen mixed with some rayon. They look great together as fashion separates. Make a couple of different pieces in both, and then mix and match them for more wardrobe options. This is a helpful hack when traveling. Bâdgir Blanca provides you with a bright white option to wear as a blouse, not just with this group, but as a wardrobe staple. If you love its lightweight and soft hand, check out all the other colors we stock in our Rayon Challis Collection, all at this fabulous low price.

VF254-27 Bâdgir Tucson

Golden Linen-Cotton Blend Linen with mercerized cotton. 53” wide. Dry clean to retain crispness, or launder for a relaxed look.

$999

VF254-28 Bâdgir Stamps

Red Barkcloth with Gold and White Stamp on Linen Blend Linen-Rayon Blend. 60” wide. Dry clean or test before washing. 12.5” repeat, one-way design.

$999

VF254-29 Bâdgir Blanca

White Lightweight Rayon Challis 100% Rayon. 56” wide. Cold wash, line dry or dry low. Available in several colors.

$499

VF254-30 Bâdgir Punch

Lightweight Cotton-Poly Stretch-Woven Twill

55% Cotton, 42% Poly, 3% Spandex. 59” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 20% Cross-grain stretch.

VF254-31 Bâdgir Sweetness

Floral Print on Mottled Yellow

Cotton Lawn

100% Cotton. 57” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 24” repeat, one-way design. Use nap layout.

Level up your late summer wardrobe with shorts and a top sewn from Bâdgir Punch and Bâdgir Sweetness, respectively. Named for its fruit-punch color, Bâdgir Punch stretch-woven twill is light enough to wear on the hottest dog days as shorts, a skirt, or a top. It masterfully pops the same color in Bâdgir Sweetness, a super lightweight cotton lawn print. Stay cool wearing a light shell or loose cap-sleeve top, and enjoy catching the breeze through this semi-sheer weave.

Jaali Collection

Open your mouth wide and breathe on the back of your hand. Now, purse your lips and blow on the back of your hand. Do you feel how much cooler your breath has become? That’s called the Venturi effect. But hundreds of years before Giovanni Battista Venturi put scientific gravitas behind this principle, homes throughout India cooled down with breeze blocks called jaali. You’ve seen movies and TV shows where deep-set windows have beautiful, thick stone screens instead of glass, constructed in repeating shapes like stars, circles, or ogees (like the image on our cover). The sun can’t blast heat through the deep trellis-like structures, and the warm wind decreased in temperature when passing through the narrow openings. The Islamic world uses a similar technique to enclose open-air balconies using intricate carved screens called mashrabiyas. The next time you see photos of the Taj Mahal, look for all the intricate jaalis. These designs were reserved for the rich and powerful. Today, it’s easy to find breeze blocks, as well as the molds to make your own, for enclosing a patio. The lesser fortunate wove reed mats to hang in windows and doorways, blocking sunlight. A looser weave could allow some breeze to pass through, and dunking the mat in water allowed for evaporative cooling in the dry air.

Cutting Line Designs #52317

VF254-32 Jaali Jardín

Jade Floral Koshibo Print

100% Polyester. 59” wide. Cold wash, dry low. All-over design.

$699

VF254-33 Jaali Flax

Jade 5oz European Linen

100% Linen. 56” wide. Dry clean to retain crispness, or machine wash for a softer look.

$1799

VF254-34 Jaali Breeze

Jade & Black Designer Stretch Lace Polyester, Rayon, Spandex blend. 55” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 50% crosswise stretch. 40% lengthwise stretch.

$799

Dive into our jade Jaali collection and create spectacular ensembles to wear all year. Begin with Jaali Jardín, a jade and black koshibo with blue and periwinkle accents. It’s lightweight enough to wear as a top or flowing skirt, and durable enough to don as an A-line or wrap dress.

We are excited to offer you Jaali Flax jade linen, and Jaali Breeze, designer stretch lace. Construct a linen sheath or shell and top it with the lace - yes, use the linen as the cool base or underlining. Embrace the stretch of the knit lace by lining it with Jaali Style, and then tailor a linen jacket to toss on when the air conditioning is blasting.

We pulled Jaali Style from our Techno Scuba Crepe Collection because the color is perfect for this story, and the weight is optimal for all manner of fashion separates. This washable and wrinkle-resistant fabric travels well and looks great all day at the office. Pair it with Jaali Swirls koshibo print for a smart ensemble. This print features jade as the dominant color, accented by muted indigo, mottled grey, and black.

VF254-35 Jaali Style

Jade 240GSM Techno Crepe

Scuba Ponte Knit

96% Polyester, 4% Spandex.

60” wide. Cold wash, dry low.

60% crosswise stretch.

30% lengthwise stretch.

$999

VF254-36 Jaali Swirls

Jade Novelty Koshibo Print

100% Polyester. 59” wide. Cold wash, dry low.

2.75” repeat, one-way design. Use nap layout.

$699

Skywell Collection

China has always been one of the most technologically advanced civilizations in recorded history. Ancient Chinese courtyard houses featured a skywell, or tian-jing, that harnessed passive cooling techniques. Sustainable living writer Nathan Machoka described the three-fold effect of skywells in his article for the Chinese lifestyle site Nspirement: “The primary purposes of a skywell are to allow light, improve ventilation, and harvest rainwater.” Narrow, open-air courtyards lie hidden from direct sunlight, shaded by the surrounding buildings. Similar to the Persian bâdgir, cool air is drawn down into the skywell which forces the warmer air up and out of the structure. When the winds stopped and outside air became stagnant, buildings with skywells maintained circulation through cooler air falling to the ground level, pushing warmer air up and out through skylights and flues in chimneys. Ancient people observed that cold air falls to lower levels and hot air rises, even if they did not know the principles of mass and thermodynamics. Beautiful pools further cooled the air another 5-10 degrees on average, while increasing humidity in arid regions. Skywells are making a big comeback in modern Chinese architecture, partly inspired by the governmental directive requiring 70% of new constructions to be eco-friendly and meet “green” standards.

Saf-T-Pockets

#2006 “Getting to the Point - jacket

#2010 “Plenty of Pockets Pants” Liesl + Co “Chai Tee”

This muted color story of taupe and mauve sets you up beautifully with late summer into early fall wardrobe options. Choose Skywell Taupe rayon jersey knit as a sumptuous base, like Liesl’s Strasburg Henley bodysuit or knit top. Then toss on a skirt or slim-fit pants tailored from Skywell Euro twotone linen. If you sew Dana Marie’s Essential French Jacket, cut a 3” strip to use as an accent on the cuffs and pocketsfind the center, stitch it down ½” to the left and to the right of center, then pull threads from the outside to create a fringe (You won’t be able to pull beyond the stitch lines).

Stun your friends when you go out for dinner wearing a chic dress styled from Skywell Aix. The muted, blended background and stylized, soft flowers look inspired by French Impressionist painters, like Paul Cézanne from Aix-en-Provence.

VF254-37 Skywell Taupe

Lightweight Modal Jersey Knit

95% Modal Rayon 5% Spandex. 59” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 120% crosswise stretch. 80% lengthwise stretch.

$899

VF254-38 Skywell Euro

Navy and Light Taupe 5oz Linen

100% Linen. 59” wide. Dry clean to retain crispness, or wash for a more casual look.

$1799

VF254-39 Skywell Aix

Light Taupe Digital Impressionist

Floral Rayon Poplin with Drape

100% Rayon. 50” wide. Cold wash, air dry. All-over design repeat.

$999

VF254-40 Skywell Fleur

Blush and Mauve Digital

Peachskin Print

100% Polyester. 60” wide. Cold wash, dry low.

7.75” one-way design. Use nap layout.

$799

VF254-41 Skywell Mauve

Mellow Cotton Sateen

100% Cotton.

56” wide. Dry clean or cold wash.

$899

#108 “Yoked Blouse”

#601 “Flat Front Pant”

Transitioning to the more mauve colors, begin with Skywell Fleur, a peachskin that feels as soft as a challis and has greater opacity. Tailor a dress to wear to work, and enrobe yourself with a jacket created from Skywell Mauve cotton sateen. We also love this fabric for making slacks and Capris to wear with the floral print, as well as with the following stunner.

VF254-42 Skywell Python

Light Mauve Stretch Lace with Black Reptile Design

100% Polyester. 55” wide. Delicate wash, dry flat. 10% crosswise stretch. 15% lengthwise stretch.

$1099

VF254-43 Skywell Blush

Pale Mauve Modal Rayon Jersey 95% Modal (Rayon), 5% Spandex. 56” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 120% crosswise stretch. 30% lengthwise stretch.

$899

From Chicago fashion designer Andria Lieu comes Skywell Python, a light mauve floral stretch lace featuring a black reptilian print. This is sophisticated and playful in equal measure. Whip up a simple top to wear over a tank crafted from Skywell Blush modal knit. Modal rayon is made from the pulp of beech trees, which makes it super soft, moisture-wicking, and a dream to wear.

VF254-44 Roman Shimmer

Black Cotton Gauze With Silver Pinstripes and Embroidery

Cotton with Metallic. 57” wide.

Cold wash, dry low.

$799

VF254-45 Roman Twinkle

Black Quilted Poly-Cotton

Double-knit with Silver Accents

Polyester/ Cotton Blend. 59” wide. Cold wash, air dry.

35% crosswise stretch.

15% lengthwise stretch.

$1599

Black and white are a classic combination, and we blinged it up a bit with some silver. Look closely at Roman Shimmer. This cotton gauze not only has metallic stripes, but also a floral embroidery for added surface interest. Make a tunic to toss on over a tank or bandeau for those hot, late summer nights when you still want to look spectacular but stay cool. Be ready for any air conditioning with a jacket made from Roman Twinkle, a quilted polycotton knit with pizzazz. Make a summer puffer that will easily take you into autumn, or sew now for the holidays.

Roman Collection

Ancient Romans made incredible advancements in architecture and infrastructure, which continue to inspire us. During dies caniculae (the dog days of summer), Romans woke early to get their work and errands done in the cool morning air. Once the midday sun was blazing, work stopped, and it was time to hop over to the frigidarium, a public pool chilled by snow or ice from nearby mountains. Sometimes, just putting cold water on your neck and wrists can lower your body temperature a bit. Wealthy families utilized radiant cooling techniques, building pipes into the walls through which cold water flowed, cooling the walls of the interior rooms. Shaded atriums with shallow rainwater collection pools called impluvium further chilled posh dwellings through shade and evaporation. Aqueducts pumped cold subterranean water to fountains, pools, and baths. Inspired by the shaded temps in caves, Romans built grottos under their homes and businesses, in which they stored wine and food. Who doesn’t love a chilled drink and snack during their midday siesta? Many structures featured porticoes, covered porches, and walkways that allowed people to be outside in the breeze, shaded from the sun. We hope you are chilling out in a breezy, shaded space while flipping through the pages of our Transition 2025 catalog.

VF254-46 Roman Stripe

Black with Grey and White Stripe

Semi-sheer Designer Knit

100% Polyester. 59” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. 4” repeat, oneway design - use nap layout.

80% crosswise stretch.

50% lengthwise stretch.

$799

VF254-47 Roman Zebra

Stretch-Woven Zebra Damask

76% Poly, 20% Nylon, 4% Spandex. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry flat. No crosswise stretch. 40% lengthwise stretch.

$999

Black, white, and one shade of grey make up the horizontal stripes in Roman Shades. This Andria Lieu knit is light enough to be gathered and ruched to give your garments some extra style. Did you notice how soft it is, too? Yummy!

Have fun with Roman Zebra. This medium-weight stretch-woven uses subtle texture in a synthetic damask design. It’s the ideal choice for sewing constructed dresses, straight skirts, and jackets, which are perfect for the transitioning weather in the north. We haven’t forgotten our heat lovers in the south. For you, we present two Kolkata cotton gauze fabrics, Roman Blanc and Roman Noir. There are so many ways you can use these together, within one garment as contrasting panels, or as companion separates. Keep things loose to stay cool.

wash, dry low.

$799

$799