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Sewing Vintage Garments with Modern Fabrics & Patterns

What is Vintage sewing?

At the moment there is a big revival around the vintage styles of garments.

The big pattern companies have released some “vintage” sewing patterns for the modern woman. That means the pattern is in the style of the vintage era, but drafted to fit us in this era.

Vintage is any style older than 20 years ago. The popular eras begin in the 1920’s and go through to the…

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What is interfacing? the different types and its uses.

Interfacing is a fabric which is used to give support and structure to the material it is adhered to.

What Type of interfacing is best?

Interfacings come in two main types fusible (iron on) and sew in.

Three different weaves: non-woven, woven and knit.

It comes in different weights: light, medium and heavyweight.

Fusible interfacing is the easiest to use because it has an adhesive on one…

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#cotton interfacing #iron on interfacing #knit interfacing #sew in interfacing #woven interfacing

Make a pet coat - easy to sew for any size animal.

Make a pet coat – easy to sew for any size animal.

This pattern can be drawn to fit any size cat or dog as you use their measurements to draw the pattern. For the dog coat an “I” bar was added to go across and under the chest.

What do I need for this project?

Animal Measurements as described below.

Paper to draw up the pattern.

Scissors

Pins

Fabrics – a piece big enough to fit your pattern on and a lining the same size as the main fabric. For a…

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#cat coat #dog coat #fabrics for pet coats #pet coat #sew your own cat coat #sew your own dog coat

Sew-A-Long Newlook 6216 Pattern review, basic T-shirt.

* Fabrics * Zips * Elastic * Sew-A-Long Fabulous New Fabrics From Croft Mill

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Inserting Open-end Zips

Open – end zips are ideal for active sportswear and casual jackets. The bottom stop-splits into two parts to allow the zip to be completely opened. It is a practical and sturdy fastening, designed to open easily and yet stay closed during…

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#elastic #insert a zip #jersey fabric #Newlook 6216 #sew a long newlook 6216 #zips

All about cotton and natural fibres, stitch tension & more.

In this blog:

Why we like cotton

Other natural fibre fabrics

Neatening Raw edges

Fabric Grain

Sewing Machine Tension

In the first episode of the Great British Sewing Bee 2019, the judges were concentrating on pattern matching, seam matching and general finishing. The fabrics they used were mostly cotton. We are looking at natural fabrics as well as why we like to sew and create with cotton.

Wh…

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#cotton fabrics #eco friendly fabrics #grain line #neat seams #OEKO TEX #organic fabrics #sewing machine tension

Sewing for beginners watching the Great British Sewing Bee on TV.

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When just starting to learn how to sew you do not need to buy tons of equipment. Buy tools when they are needed for a project.

Watch the Great British Sewing Bee due on BBC 2 Tuesday evenings. Be inspired to sew.

Sewing teachers have a few “taster” classes where the sewing equipment including machine is provided.

What is essential equipment?

Basic…

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#beginner sewing #fabric #habadashery #needles #patterns #pins #scissors #seam ripper #Sew Mag #sewing #tape measure

John Kaldor Designer Fabrics and the Sewing Magazines

There are a lot of lovely sewing magazines about these days, filled with interesting articles, patterns, adverts and a lot of lovely makes and free patterns. Croft Mill fabrics have a lovely lot of new John Kaldor fabrics which will make lovely wiggle dresses. One of the most popular fashion styles from the 1950s is what is called the wiggle style. This figure hugging, curvy style can enhance a…

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#Great British Sewing Bee #John Kaldor #love sewing #Sewing Magazines

How to sew with fleece, useful sewing information for a beginner.

Sewing with Fleece fabrics can be very rewarding but unlike a lot of fabrics, fleece is a relative newcomer to the world of fabrics and it is becoming softer, warmer and totally snuggly as the years move on.

What is fleece fabric?

Fleece is a non-woven fabric made from 100% polyester.

It is suitable for outdoor clothing as well as indoor clothing.

Warm and soft to the touch, fleece is a good…

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#baby fleece #cuddly cleece #flannel #fleece #jersey #micro fleece #pyjamma flannel #sewing bee 2019 #soft shell fleece

How to sew faux fur - coats, hats, scarves, cushions and throws.

How to sew faux fur – coats, hats, scarves, cushions and throws.

Sewing Faux fur is different from the normal fabrics we sew with. It is great for certain projects like toy making, warm winter clothing and accessories like scarves and hats, bags, cushions, snuggly throws and more.

What is Faux Fur?

Faux fur is also known as fake fur, synthetic fur or man-made fur.

It is difficult to tell the difference between fake fur or real fur. Real fur is backed by…

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#coats #cushions #faux fur #fur fabrics #fur hats #how to sew fur #how to wash faux fur #throws #toys

What to sew for that special occasion - prom, evening out, wedding

What to sew for that special occasion – prom, evening out, wedding

Stunning Brocade fabric from Croft Mill Fabrics – Click to Shop

What we wear says a great deal about who we are and can influence what people think of us or even worse say about us. Conclusions about our personality, likes, dislikes are made from the way we look. So if you think “opinions” don’t matter, “impressions” might do which is why “dressing” most certainly matters.

What to sew for a…

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#black tie event #brocade #chiffon #evening dress #lace #mother of the bride #net #party dress #prom dress #satin #special event #special occasion #tulle #wedding #white tie event

Butterick 5926 - Pattern review and sew a long with pictures.

Butterick 5926 – Pattern review and sew a long with pictures.

Butterick 5926

About this Jacket

This is a jacket pattern suitable for a number of fabrics, it is a fitted unlined jacket with a lapelled collar, pockets and a stitched hem.

There are quite a few pattern reviews for this pattern made with stretch fabric. I will include a few at the end of this sew- a – long.

What Fabric is suitable?

It is designed for fabrics with a bit of stretch, however, it…

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#jacket #jacket with pockets #jersey jacket pattern #sew-a-long B5926 #woven jacket

Sew with lace and net fabrics, add sophistication to any garment!

Lace is a timeless fashion favourite. It adds a sophistication to any garment from bridal wear to t-shirts.

What types of Lace are there?

Here are but a few of the most popular Lace fabrics.

Chantilly

All over Embroidered Lace

French Lace

Venise Lace also known as Guilpure Lace

Lace applique

Edging Lace

Insertion Lace

Crotcheted Lace

There are many more types of lace, nearly one for everything…

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#choosing lace #edging lace #embroidered net #enbroidered lace #inserted lace #overlay lace #scallopped edge #sewing lace

How to Sew and Care for Boiled Wool Fabric and Garments

A boiled wool garment is very versatile, great for the office, going out to a special event or for casual wear. It is easy to dress it up or down to suit the occasion. This is a fabric which will last for many years without losing its shape or appearance. Wool is a Winter wardrobe staple.

What Is Boiled Wool?

Boiled wool is a knit wool or wool-blend fabrics which have been agitated with hot…

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#boiled wool #cardigans #coats #felted fabric #jackets #wool fabric #woollen

How to sew and care for Satin and Velvet Fabrics

If you are going to a wedding, graduation, prom or any formal dinners you will need a special dress or outfit. Satin and velvet are two fabrics which are firm favourites but they can be tricky to sew. This blog is full of tips to make your sewing journey with these two lovely fabrics easier.

What is Satin made from?

True satin fabric by definition is only be made of silk, however, these days a…

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Sewing with Tartans, Taffeta's and Leather Fabrics

Sewing with Tartans, Taffeta’s and Leather Fabrics

Tartan is traditionally associated with Scotland. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns. In Scotland, a plaid is a tartan cloth slung over the shoulder or a plain ordinary blanket or tablecloth. A Tartan usually refers to a woollen cloth, woven in one of several patterns of coloured checks with intersecting lines. These days we get the traditional “Tartan” designs in all types of…

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#100% wool #coats #jackets #shirting #taffeta dresses #tartan fabric

Our new Autumn/Winter catalogue is out - shop the catalogue

Our new Autumn/Winter catalogue is out – shop the catalogue

Our Autumn/Winter Catalogue is now out. We’ve tried to get a good mix of fabrics so hopefully, you will see something you like.

To view the catalogue please click the Full-Screen button in the far right-hand corner, just above the publish for free. Click the images in the catalogue to Shop for that fabric. If you would like to order via the telephone, please call Croft Mill Fabrics on +44…

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Easy Jacket sew a long - Butterick see and sew B6442

Easy Jacket sew a long – Butterick see and sew B6442

Barrier Reef Fabric Jacket

Measurements – very important!!

No person has perfect measurements, therefore when you are sewing you may need to cut the pattern out over two sizes.

Take the time to prepare and learn about your body shape.

DOWNLOAD THIS MEASUREMENT SHEET.

Measure the paper pattern before cutting it out on your size as you may look at cutting out over a size below or above to give you…

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