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By Social Media October 30, 2019 in Fashion 2 Comments

Top Trends Autumn/Winter 2019 | Part Two

Trends from the 80’s are back with a 2019 twist. The old rules of bright colours in the summer and dark colours in the winter no longer apply.

We are seeing a refreshing return to brighter colours used as accents to the deeper more typical shades of autumn.

Bright yellow, fuchsia, sapphire blue, kelly green, orange, red, purple and peacock teal are showing up in over-sized coats and sweaters. These brighter colours are also appearing in prints as accented pops of colour, working with rich autumn shades and earthy browns.

Look out for: Bold colour. Strong shoulders. Colour blocking. Geometric prints. Over-sized outerwear. Puffy Sleeves. Clashing prints. Athletic inspired fashion. Ruffles. Leather.

Cozy comfortable silhouettes combining print, colour and texture with patchwork prints; including paisley, foulard, geometric, wallpaper floral and calico at the forefront.

Keep watch for: Artisan stripes and geometric prints. Scarf prints. Equestrian prints. Fair Isle sweaters. Faux fur. Aztec motifs. Denim. Suede. Corduroy. Leather. Sherpa. Melange knits. Ruffled dresses. Western style shirts.

Faux leather & fur are making a comeback; looking more realistic than ever before.

Typical autumn colours in handcrafted looks with a western edge. Mustard, orange, olive, rust, cognac, brick, plum, chocolate, teal and camel.

Top designers are showing soft leather dresses in vibrant colours. Porcelain blue, butterscotch, cognac, deep red, mustard, olive, purple and black. The leather trench coat also headed down the runways.

Fur is equally important for the season. Colourful sherpa, shearling and long hair fur in jackets and coats, as well as accents for collars and cuffs. Vinyl & plasticized trench coats are also trending this Fall.

What to watch for: Clear vinyl for rain wear. Printed vinyl. Shiny Vinyl in bold colours. Sherpa. Shearling. Leather dresses. Printed leather. Bonded leather to fur. Printed fur. Camouflage. Trench coats. Vests. Patchwork suede and sherpa. Faux fur.

Head back to the future with silver metallic!

Special Occasion dressing is looking icy cool with: Chunky sequin dresses. Sweater knits with silver lurex. Chiffon prints and solids with silver lurex stripes. Stretch faux leather knit activewear in silver grey. Silver grey lace. Silver satin. Silver lame. Sequined striped suiting. Silver on black brocade prints. Iridescent hologram. Ruffles in silver grey knit. Crinkled silver texture. Silver embroidered florals. Silver faux leather.

By Social Media September 4, 2019 in DIY, Fashion, Notions 1 Comment

Origami Crossbody Bag DIY

Making this origami crossbody bag is easy and fun and oh-so-rewarding. Mix bag and lining fabrics to match all your outfits and add your own strap styles and embellishments to create extra personal touches.

It’s easy to adjust the size to make smaller as an evening bag or bigger for shopping … just be sure the rectangle size is length is 3 times longer than the width.

What You Need:
.3m of 150cm boiled wool fabric (or similar weight)
.3m of lining fabric (any width)
1.2m faux leather or other trim for the strap
2x triangle rings
2x swivel hooks

STEP 1:
Cut 1 piece each of the wool and the lining 36×12”. With right sides together, sew around all edges leaving a small opening.

STEP 2:
Turn right side out, press flat and edge stitch around the entire rectangle. Mark 14” on top and bottom edge as diagram and fold as shown.

STEP 3:
Fold sides towards the center along top and bottom points and pin. Machine stitch in place as far as possible along edgestitch end as shown. Hand stitch remaining opening to the point.

STEP 4:
Flip over and repeat. It will be trickier to sew the flap to the body on the 2nd side. Sew as far as you can and hand stitch remaining opening closed.

STEP 5:
Fold top of the bag tips over triangle ring bar and stitch in place as shown. Cut the strap to your preferred length, fold ends over swivel hooks as shown and stitch.

STEP 6:
Attach handle and add embellishments such as tassels or appliqués to personalize.

With the swivel hooks, it’s easy to make multiple straps to suit your mood or for an extra-easy version, just sew the strap trim directly to the corners of the bag.

Download your own instructions PDF here.

By Social Media July 3, 2019 in DIY, Fashion 7 Comments

Kimono Style Cover Up DIY

A versatile addition to your wardrobe, a kimono is great for an evening event or a daytime outing. Plus, with breezy, sheer fabrics, kimonos also make a beautiful cover-up to wear at the pool or beach. Use our DIY how-to and make your own; a great piece for your upcoming Summer vacation!

TIP: If using a fabric that frays easily add some bias binding along the front and neckline edges instead of turning under for added strength.

Download printable step-by-step PDF here.

Download printable neck hole template here.

There are so many fabrics to choose from … here are some new examples.

Item #3495 658 Chiffon Dot | 100% polyester | 147cm

Item #3495 659 Decidedly Digital Chiffon Prints | 100% polyester | 150cm

By Social Media June 12, 2019 in Fashion 2 Comments

Summer Fashion Flair

With rising temperatures and sunny days ahead, these featured new fashion fabrics are a great choice for your summer sewing projects.

Crisp cotton-blend shirting in classic stripes are accented with delicate print designs for a clean, fresh look.

Cotton blend shirting fabric stripes with small florals used in Vogue 8810 dress pattern — Item #3639886 Novel Nautical Prints| 55% polyester 45% cotton | 147cm

Sophisticated & feminine prints that make a seamless transition from day to evening. A little added stretch provides comfort, but is stable enough for easy sewing.

Rose floral stretch fabric featured with Burda pattern and colour swatches — Item #3510358 Aristocrat Prints | 88% polyester 12% spandex | 147cm

A collection of freshly picked floral prints in an assortment of patterns and colours. Ideal for romantic flowy dresses & breezy boho blouses.

Flowy polyester fabric floral prints used in McCalls 7898 dress pattern — Item #3479558 Marnie Prints | 100% polyester | 147cm

Elegant jacquard fabrics in soft summer hues are sure to make a statement. Perfect for your next special occasion dress, skirt or jacket.

Large floral jacquard fabric used in Butterick 6131 dress pattern with fabric swatches in colours rose, purple and blue — Item #3289658 Amore Jacquard | 100% polyester | 147cm

By Social Media March 20, 2019 in Fashion No Comments

In the Mood for Colour

After a cold, grey Winter there’s nothing better than colour splashed into your wardrobe. Warmth and sunshine, beach weather, day trips and being outdoors. Enjoy the new seasons and enjoy all the colour!

By Social Media December 5, 2018 in Fashion 1 Comment

Fantastic Faux Fur

Soft and luxurious faux fur is ideal for vests, coats, fashion accessories, cozy blankets, crafts and more and comes in so many styles.

Rich and glamorous…

Sophisticated black, white and grey…

And fun and casual. Something for everyone.

Winter chic scarves are easy-to-make when paired with elegant brocade backings. With so much choice, last minutes gifts are easy for everyone on your list.