We arrived at my in-laws at midnight on a Friday evening and by 9:30am the next day my mother-in-law and I could be found browsing through our favorite local fabric shop.
It’s a shop that used to be referred to as De Vuile Winkel (The Dirty Shop) due to the fact it was located in an old decrepit four-story house with narrow wooden staircases and room upon room full of materials, old and new. It was an experience just to browse through all those stacks of materials and a few times we found some great vintage fabrics (see here).
But a few months ago they decided they were in need of more room so they moved to a bright, large and spacious new spot. And it’s gorgeous.
While there made our way to the corner with our favorite fabrics from Petit Pan, Echino and Kokka. And as you can see from the photo, we left with our arms full (and big smiles on our faces).
If you ever find yourself in Kortrijk, Belgium I would recommend you pop into De Soldeur (De Vuile Winkel‘s real name).
And after just a few days the first creation was made. My mother-in-law sewed this sweet little cotton skirt (material from Petit Pan) with a stretch jersey waistband for my daughter (who picked out the fabrics herself). It really is the perfect summer skirt. And it’s ready just in time for actual warm summer weather here in Belgium. Halleluja
Jillian In Italy 
what gorgeous fabrics!! i’m jealous 🙂
Beautiful colours and prints. This store sounds amazing.
Today, while I was at work, my sister stole my apple ipad
and tested to see if it can survive a forty foot drop, just
so she can be a youtube sensation. My apple ipad is
now broken and she has 83 views. I know this is totally off topic but I
had to share it with someone!