Important Update: Storefront ClosingIt is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the closure of our storefront. We are so grateful to all of our customers. We have made so many friends and relationships that will continue on. Due to the state and county restrictions we have been under, we cannot afford to keep our brick and mortar shop any longer. The openings and closings followed by more soft openings and then closings again have been too tumultuous and volatile. Organic Fabric Company is more than just a fabric shop...
Please Bear with Us: Shop UpdateHello Friends, As if things had not been crazy enough with the San Diego lock-downs, our little beautiful community has been targeted by rioters. For those not familiar with San Diego geography, La Mesa is a sister community and suffered major havoc. The news covered the major businesses that were razed, but didn't make as large a mention of the small businesses that were looted. One is owned by a friend of my husband and they will likely not recover from this as they were already hit ...
Replace Your Paper-towels - Tutorial and Shop UpdateIf you are running low on paper goods, remember you can choose reusable fabric options.These are so very easy to make and use very little materials. There is even a no-sew option available. To make these paper-less towels, you will cut a yard of flannel fabric into as close to 12"x12" squares as possible (you will likely cut the fabric at 12" x 11" depending on the width of your fabric). After that finish your edges. You can serge, zig-zag the edges, or turn and stitch!Now ...
Baby Teething Ring Tutorial - D.I.Y. Baby Shower Gift (Updated)Hello! I have a few different patterns in the works, but this one has been extremely popular, so I figured I'd start with an update and then move forward from here. :) This pattern is a free download and makes a great gift for the little people in your life! You can purchase this pattern for $3.99 in an easy to use downloadable PDF here. Just want the free version? Just keep reading! Feel free to experiment with your own patterns to get a shape that you love. I recommend keeping th...
Happy March! Spring Savings Inside!It's March, and with Easter just a month away, it's a great time to save on Spring favorites! The Easter/Spring menu tab will show you some shop favorites! Use code "SPRINGSAVINGS15" and save $15 on any order of $100+ (yes, that includes sales and end of bolts)!Save now!
Looking to Upgrade Your Bedding? An Organic Pillowcase Tutorial (Beginner's Project)Your skin is your largest organ, and your face has your most delicate skin and houses your respiratory inlet/outlets. Pillows are an inexpensive and practical way to upgrade your bedding! To make your own standard pillowcase, you will need: 1 yard of organic fabric (poplin is a great choice). This yardage allows for directional prints too! SCORE! Basic sewing supplies (thread, scissors, and pins) A pillow (or make your own by closing all 4 sides and stuffing with our organic cotton fill!...
Happy Friday! See What's New in Shop! Organic Maker DirectoryHello Friends! We have some new items here in stock that you don't want to miss. We have the new Birch Fabrics organic linen (don't delay, some of the colors have already sold out!). In addition to this we have restocked a lot of low and out of stock solid colors in both poplin and broadcloth! Meanwhile, a huge "THANK YOU" to our awesome customers who bring used paper bags and bubble wrap by shop to be upcycled into eco-friendly packaging materials! We strongly believe tha...
Geranium Dress in Llama Life from the New Faraway Places Collection - Coupon Code InsideThis past week I had the pleasure of finally cutting into some advanced yardage from the new Cloud9 Faraway Places collection. It took me a long time to figure out what I wanted to do with all of this beautiful fabric! After buying a pair of boots for my daughter that didn't work out, I figured out the perfect project; the Geranium dress in a size 10. This was my first time working from the larger sized pattern. I usually stick with baby dresses (they are so cute!). Like the smaller...
Magical Creatures is Here and Shipping Now! Plus, an Update from ClarissaMagical Creatures is finally here! Hip, hip, hooray! This fabric is even more beautiful in person! I can't wait to see all of the beautiful things you all make! Also, thank you all who participated in sending so much love to Clarissa. She is continuing to recover, but is still having some pain at her surgery site and low energy. She is in good spirits and has a follow-up next week. I can't even imagine how different so many lives would have been had she not had the thought to us...
Best of Teagan White by Birch Fabrics is Shipping Now!This collection has been so very anticipated as it's a re-release of Teagan White's most beautiful prints! Check them out: They are so incredibly soft to the touch! This dress is made from Birds and Branches Cream by Teagan White with the Geranium pattern by Made by Rae, available in our shop! Aren't these just the sweetest??? Here I have Peonies and Tonal Floral Shell used for this precious bonnet. Every time I think the prints can't get any cuter, they do. See more Tea...
Scissors, Scissors, Scissors!We have a lot of new scissors!!! They are so beautiful! These are perfect for snipping threads when finishing a project, for embroidery, yarn work, carrying in your purse, and even for the car! We also have some new bundles in the shop!
San Diego Local Crafting Class Saturday 11/3 & Sunday 11/4Good morning! Don't forget today (Saturday 11/3) and tomorrow (Sunday 11/4) we are hosting a crafting class lead by Coco (of Coco in Bonita Crafts) at our Santee store-front. It will begin at 1pm on either day and will run for about 2 hours. The class costs $20 and includes all materials plus a great time! All attendants will be entered into a special drawing, so don't miss out and bring a friend! Register for the class here Questions? We are just an email or phone call away!
Baby Teething Ring Tutorial - D.I.Y. Baby Shower Gift (Archived Version)FIND THE UPDATED PATTERN AND TUTORIAL HERE Hello lovely people! First I will start off with a quick note: I've been blogging for over a decade and have made several tutorials in the past, but making patterns for other people to use is new for me. The pattern I made for this tutorial isn't pretty, but it works! Feel free to experiment with your own patterns to get a shape that you love. I recommend keeping the length the same as mine, but you can experiment with the shape at the e...
What type of fabric should I use for my project?We offer many different substrates (types) of fabrics in our shop and are frequently adding more. Although there is not one set rule for which type of fabric to use, we hope this will help you make your decision! Here are our most common substrates of organic cotton: POPLIN Poplin is our most standard quilter's weight fabric. It is used for quilts, skirts, button-up shirts, pillow cases, sturdier tops, cloth diapers, rompers, and more. Most projects use poplin. It's a great fabri...
What Type of Fabric Should You Use on Your Project?We offer many different substrates (types) of fabrics in our shop and are frequently adding more. Although there is not one set rule for which type of fabric to use, we hope this will help you make your decision! Here are our most common substrates:POPLINPoplin is our most standard quilter's weight fabric. It is a medium weight woven fabric. It is used for quilts, skirts, button-up shirts, pillow cases, sturdier tops, cloth diapers, rompers, and more. Most projects can use poplin. It...
Important Update: Storefront Closing
It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the closure of our storefront. We are so grateful to all of our customers. We have made so many friends and relationships that will continue on. Due to the state and county restrictions we have been under, we cannot afford to keep our brick and mortar shop any longer. The openings and closings followed by more soft openings and then closings again have been too tumultuous and volatile. Organic Fabric Company is more than just a fabric shop...
Please Bear with Us: Shop Update
Hello Friends, As if things had not been crazy enough with the San Diego lock-downs, our little beautiful community has been targeted by rioters. For those not familiar with San Diego geography, La Mesa is a sister community and suffered major havoc. The news covered the major businesses that were razed, but didn't make as large a mention of the small businesses that were looted. One is owned by a friend of my husband and they will likely not recover from this as they were already hit ...
Replace Your Paper-towels - Tutorial and Shop Update
If you are running low on paper goods, remember you can choose reusable fabric options.These are so very easy to make and use very little materials. There is even a no-sew option available. To make these paper-less towels, you will cut a yard of flannel fabric into as close to 12"x12" squares as possible (you will likely cut the fabric at 12" x 11" depending on the width of your fabric). After that finish your edges. You can serge, zig-zag the edges, or turn and stitch!Now ...
Baby Teething Ring Tutorial - D.I.Y. Baby Shower Gift (Updated)
Hello! I have a few different patterns in the works, but this one has been extremely popular, so I figured I'd start with an update and then move forward from here. :) This pattern is a free download and makes a great gift for the little people in your life! You can purchase this pattern for $3.99 in an easy to use downloadable PDF here. Just want the free version? Just keep reading! Feel free to experiment with your own patterns to get a shape that you love. I recommend keeping th...
Happy March! Spring Savings Inside!
It's March, and with Easter just a month away, it's a great time to save on Spring favorites! The Easter/Spring menu tab will show you some shop favorites! Use code "SPRINGSAVINGS15" and save $15 on any order of $100+ (yes, that includes sales and end of bolts)!Save now!
Looking to Upgrade Your Bedding? An Organic Pillowcase Tutorial (Beginner's Project)
Your skin is your largest organ, and your face has your most delicate skin and houses your respiratory inlet/outlets. Pillows are an inexpensive and practical way to upgrade your bedding! To make your own standard pillowcase, you will need: 1 yard of organic fabric (poplin is a great choice). This yardage allows for directional prints too! SCORE! Basic sewing supplies (thread, scissors, and pins) A pillow (or make your own by closing all 4 sides and stuffing with our organic cotton fill!...
Happy Friday! See What's New in Shop! Organic Maker Directory
Hello Friends! We have some new items here in stock that you don't want to miss. We have the new Birch Fabrics organic linen (don't delay, some of the colors have already sold out!). In addition to this we have restocked a lot of low and out of stock solid colors in both poplin and broadcloth! Meanwhile, a huge "THANK YOU" to our awesome customers who bring used paper bags and bubble wrap by shop to be upcycled into eco-friendly packaging materials! We strongly believe tha...
Geranium Dress in Llama Life from the New Faraway Places Collection - Coupon Code Inside
This past week I had the pleasure of finally cutting into some advanced yardage from the new Cloud9 Faraway Places collection. It took me a long time to figure out what I wanted to do with all of this beautiful fabric! After buying a pair of boots for my daughter that didn't work out, I figured out the perfect project; the Geranium dress in a size 10. This was my first time working from the larger sized pattern. I usually stick with baby dresses (they are so cute!). Like the smaller...
Magical Creatures is Here and Shipping Now! Plus, an Update from Clarissa
Magical Creatures is finally here! Hip, hip, hooray! This fabric is even more beautiful in person! I can't wait to see all of the beautiful things you all make! Also, thank you all who participated in sending so much love to Clarissa. She is continuing to recover, but is still having some pain at her surgery site and low energy. She is in good spirits and has a follow-up next week. I can't even imagine how different so many lives would have been had she not had the thought to us...
Best of Teagan White by Birch Fabrics is Shipping Now!
This collection has been so very anticipated as it's a re-release of Teagan White's most beautiful prints! Check them out: They are so incredibly soft to the touch! This dress is made from Birds and Branches Cream by Teagan White with the Geranium pattern by Made by Rae, available in our shop! Aren't these just the sweetest??? Here I have Peonies and Tonal Floral Shell used for this precious bonnet. Every time I think the prints can't get any cuter, they do. See more Tea...
Scissors, Scissors, Scissors!
We have a lot of new scissors!!! They are so beautiful! These are perfect for snipping threads when finishing a project, for embroidery, yarn work, carrying in your purse, and even for the car! We also have some new bundles in the shop!
San Diego Local Crafting Class Saturday 11/3 & Sunday 11/4
Good morning! Don't forget today (Saturday 11/3) and tomorrow (Sunday 11/4) we are hosting a crafting class lead by Coco (of Coco in Bonita Crafts) at our Santee store-front. It will begin at 1pm on either day and will run for about 2 hours. The class costs $20 and includes all materials plus a great time! All attendants will be entered into a special drawing, so don't miss out and bring a friend! Register for the class here Questions? We are just an email or phone call away!
Baby Teething Ring Tutorial - D.I.Y. Baby Shower Gift (Archived Version)
FIND THE UPDATED PATTERN AND TUTORIAL HERE Hello lovely people! First I will start off with a quick note: I've been blogging for over a decade and have made several tutorials in the past, but making patterns for other people to use is new for me. The pattern I made for this tutorial isn't pretty, but it works! Feel free to experiment with your own patterns to get a shape that you love. I recommend keeping the length the same as mine, but you can experiment with the shape at the e...
What type of fabric should I use for my project?
We offer many different substrates (types) of fabrics in our shop and are frequently adding more. Although there is not one set rule for which type of fabric to use, we hope this will help you make your decision! Here are our most common substrates of organic cotton: POPLIN Poplin is our most standard quilter's weight fabric. It is used for quilts, skirts, button-up shirts, pillow cases, sturdier tops, cloth diapers, rompers, and more. Most projects use poplin. It's a great fabri...
What Type of Fabric Should You Use on Your Project?
We offer many different substrates (types) of fabrics in our shop and are frequently adding more. Although there is not one set rule for which type of fabric to use, we hope this will help you make your decision! Here are our most common substrates:POPLINPoplin is our most standard quilter's weight fabric. It is a medium weight woven fabric. It is used for quilts, skirts, button-up shirts, pillow cases, sturdier tops, cloth diapers, rompers, and more. Most projects can use poplin. It...
