We stock a lot of quilting cotton in our shop and are firm believers that it is not just for quilting! As we head into spring and summer, which is prime season for pretty prints, we are answering your questions...
I can't even believe I'm writing this, but I have come to LOVE brown fabric! My favourites are generally warmer shades of brown, shades like brick, caramel, cinnamon, rust, umber, amber and cognac. I honestly think they are a neutral because they are so wearable and versatile. Today we're picking out a few brown fabric favourites for you along with some pattern suggestions!
The new Erin Dungarees sewing pattern by Tilly & the Buttons is such a treat! Comfy, cosy and practical, the Erin Dungarees are simple to sew and work with a wide range of fabrics, including both wovens and knits! With the Erin Dungarees Sewalong with Tilly and Janome Sewing Machines starting soon we thought we'd whip up a little roundup of fabric suggestions we think would work well with Erin.
Maxi dresses are the best! Comfy, easy to style and super chic, long dresses make the perfect outfit. Plus they are so sensible for spring transitional weather. We love long dresses for spring! Here are nine of our favourite sewing patterns for dresses if you love longer lengths too! There is something for everyone - jersey, woven, easy, detailed, and even a few that are technically midi, so there are lots of options for every style and level!
Double gauze used to be a little bit exotic and hard to get your hands on, but these days this gorgeous substrate is everywhere we look! Most of our favourite companies and designers are working with double gauze. If you’ve never worn double gauze you are seriously missing out – it’s like secret pyjamas. So soft! A lot of you still have questions about how to work with this fabric, so we’re turning the blog over to Jenni Smith for some tips on how to sew your next garment out of double gauze!
