At the Penwell Fabric Sale, we offer a diverse selection of fine fabrics sourced from around the globe. Whether you're creating high-quality custom clothes or unique fabric art, our inventory has something special for every project.
We have unique buttons and button covers for that perfect finishing touch. Also, designer patterns, fashion and arts books and magazines -- all at a significant discount.
Pricing is based on 70% off 1994 prices. All items are tagged with price code colors as shown below. Bolt prices are based on fabric value and available yardage.
BOLTS
PRE-MEASURED CUT FABRIC
REMNANTS, NOTIONS, BUTTONS
A devotee of fashion and the arts of sewing and design, Janet has had a varied career: couture dressmaking/ tailoring instructor and model for LS Ayers, owner of The Fashion Fabric Shop, textile artist, and her own design studio.
Over her career, Janet assembled a collection of glorious fabrics that are now on sale.
A phone call in 1992 introduced Janet Penwell to a remarkable designer of one-of-a kind fabrics - Douglas Ram Samuj. Samuj began his fabric design career in Australia, then moved to California where he created custom fabrics for legendary costume designer Edith Head, Mary McFadden, and other A-listers.
Samuj began collaborating with top-notch seamstresses in the early 1990s, which is how he met Janet. Samuj passed away in 1994, but Janet still has a number of his unique textiles for sale.
Douglas Ram Samuj used a 4-foot long work table, so textile lengths tend to be 4 feet. He rapidly applied dyes to cotton, silk, and linen. Next, he block-printed and hand-drew designs on the dyed fabric.
The finished textiles have vibrant colors and accents ready for clothing, accessories, and décor.
