234 Cameos Fabric Suggestions

July 04, 2024

by Esi Hutchinson

Folkwear recently re-released its 1980's pattern 234 Cameos, which is a versatile pattern that blends well with its late-Victorian origin and what is considered a popular vintage style of today.  You can wear it for costuming, casual, or evening wear, depending on the fabric of course. 234 Cameos includes three sewn views, one long-sleeve and two sleeveless, with a crochet and knitted cameo pattern as well. Read more about this pattern on our blog!  

For the sewn camisoles, the lace embellishment is encouraged, and Folkwear has a small lace and beading trim selection that work perfectly for 234 Cameos.  And our fabric collection keeps growing and we are proud to carry a variety of beautiful quality fabric. Below are some of my fabric suggestions for 234 Cameos pattern of the month! 

First is our handkerchief linen.  We always try to have white handkerchief linen in stock, and it's probably one of Folkwear's most popular fabric, its washes really well and feels lovely on the skin.  And it is perfect for a traditional vintage camisole.

 56" Handkerchief Linen - White

We also have a handkerchief linen in a pale blue that would be subtle color substitute and make a beautiful blouse.

We also have these great natural Indian cottons that are light weight and semi-shear and have some pretty embroidered designs woven in. These are very soft and feel amazing.  These are a great choice for the camisoles, especially those that include lace insertion and edge lace.  You can use them without the tucking and still have a delicate and interesting blouse.


Natural Indian Cotton - Neighborhood

Natural Indian Cotton - Lady Luck

 

These floral flat seersuckers are new at Folkwear!  I think these make a beautiful camisole that is lightweight and pretty.  And, they are great fabrics for the summer -- lightweight and have a luxurious feel.

Flat Cotton Seersucker - English Garden

Flat Cotton Seersucker - Florence Garden Green

Flat Cotton Seersucker - Florence Garden Orange

 

Folkwear also has some lovely light cotton and cotton/linen blends in check patterns that actually work really well for this pattern.  The long-sleeved peplum is cut on the bias and it makes an interesting detail.  I made the green one at the top with a large check pattern (there's only a small bit of this fabric left).  

Cotton Linen blend - Maria Teal

Gable Blue Check - Cotton

 

Cotton/linen blend - Estelle

 

We also have this pretty light-weight 100% cotton options that would work really well also as a print.  

Cotton Lawn - Garden Peonies Yellow

Finally, Folkwear received several colors of pretty Cupro/rayon that looks (and feels) like a sanded silk.  This would be lovely made into one of these tops also.  Below is the Taupe, but we also have Grape and Espresso colors.

Cupro/rayon - Taupe

 

I hope these suggestions help when thinking of what fabric to use for this new reprint of 234 Cameos!  We love this pattern and used several of these fabrics when making samples.  There will be some tutorials and sewing tips for this pattern on this blog in the near future, so stay tuned.  Which fabric are you going to make your camisole in?

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