{"id":6228,"date":"2012-09-19T06:33:39","date_gmt":"2012-09-19T12:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyimprovisations.com\/?p=6228"},"modified":"2018-01-15T16:56:28","modified_gmt":"2018-01-15T23:56:28","slug":"hawaiian-fabric-brings-the-mellow-vacation-mood-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyimprovisations.com\/hawaiian-fabric-brings-the-mellow-vacation-mood-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawaiian Fabric Brings the Mellow Vacation Mood Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hawaiian fabric – oodles of colorful prints<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It happened because of the red-eye flight.<\/strong> \u00a0We had several hours to fill with non-sandy, dry activities and no place to go. \u00a0While cruising near the back harbor, we saw a fabric store. \u00a0I exclaimed with delight and Explorer Husband panicked. \u00a0But, he realized how much fun I would have, so we compromised: \u00a0He dropped me off at the store and went to see a movie.<\/em><\/p>\n

Since that first discovery a few years ago, I have visited Fabric Mart on Maui<\/a> every time we visit.<\/strong>\u00a0 Just walking into the store is a visual treat, with it’s extensive assortment of Hawaiian fabrics. (It is now located on a main road, much easier to find) Rolls and rolls of Hawaiian prints in every color. The printed patterns range from bold exotic borders to winding sideways designs.<\/em>\u00a0 You are only limited by how much space you have left to fill in your luggage… \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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Hawaiian fabric dress McCall pattern 4768<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two years ago, I made a fun dress from my fabric.<\/strong>\u00a0 This year, I am beginning to think of things like pajamas and summer robes. \u00a0Or maybe a long sleeve blouse to help keep me warm in the winter. \u00a0I think those colors generate heat!<\/em>\u00a0 Wearing clothing made from these purchases brings back memories of the trip for very little cost. \u00a0You can only look at pictures so often, but you can wear something all day. Even if you don’t currently have any plans to travel there, the fabric can cheer you up or you can consider it as part of your long term travel plans.<\/p>\n

Fabric Mart has stores listed as located on several of the Hawaiian islands, but I have only been to the one on Maui.<\/strong> \u00a0Judging by the friendly service I receive there,<\/em> I would think their other stores would be good places to visit. \u00a0I have never ordered from their website (which sometimes takes a bit long to load, due to moving graphics, I think), but if I run out of Hawaiian fabric, I know where to look.<\/p>\n

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Hawaiian fabric hip prints<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hawaiian fabric one piece I bought<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The traditional Hawaiian fabrics are 100% cotton and somewhat stiff when straight off the roll. \u00a0They wash up nicely, though, keeping a bit of crispness, but still drape well. \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>I wear my dress a lot during the warm summer months, particularly for dancing, finding it quite comfortable. \u00a0<\/em>The store also carries some newer designs that are still very Hawaiian (although I’m not claiming to know what was worn on the Islands before Captain Cook showed up), but could be described as “hip.” \u00a0The walls display many Hawaiian quilt wall hangings which are fun to look at.<\/p>\n

I have browsed, slowly…, many a fabric store, and I have not seen a variety of Hawaiian fabrics like this anywhere in my travels. \u00a0If you like to sew or want to bring home a gift to someone who does, this is an inexpensive, non-fragile way to do it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hawaiian fabric good prices<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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