This week we got in touch with Donna Wilson and her PR team, who have kindly given us access to an open Q and A. We are very happy to publish some of her answers for you, as we were so eager to read her answers ourselves. Its always the personal stories that make any…
Q&A with Donna Wilson
This week we would like to find out why you sew.’ Is it your business? For pleasure? Out of necessity? To carry on a tradition your mum or grandmother passed on? What makes this craft special to you? Each one of us has a story to tell that is to do with a history or a…
This weekend I found myself wondering through the magic that is Heals, namely for the past two hundred years home to most exciting and innovative contemporary furniture which you can touch, sit on and buy. It really doesn’t get any better. I went two days in a row, once with my 2.5 year old who…
Skill level: Advanced Time: ~2-4 hours Materials: Pillow form 1 yard 4C22 Bleached 1/2 yard 4C22 Natural This was my first time handling the 4C22 Natural color and wow, it’s so incredibly beautiful! It handles wonderfully too. I just had to slide this little comment in here before getting onto the tutorial steps for this…
I came across the extravagantly bright and engaging world of Marimekko several years back whilst strolling ‘ through the Skandium shop on Marylebone High Street in London. A gem of dream destination for Scandinavian design lovers. Marimekko made important contributions to the fashion industry in the 1960’s with its bright and bold designs of stripes and…
Every week we will be posting one question to you guys in the hope to start an exciting thread of conversations on sewing, life, parenthood and of course linen. Our aim is to share and mix knowledge, to create a platform of solving obstacles together and generate new ideas to try out, we hope you…
Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced Time: Approx. 2 hours Materials: Approx. 1 yard of IL020 Light Blue (with IL020 Light Pink stripe) Pattern Interfacing Hand Sewing Needle Download your PATTERN here Print out your pattern pieces. Cut out the individual pieces and tape them together at the matching edges (for example, match both edges together that…
I have recently realised that my kitchen was in dire need of some fresh new kitchen textiles and yet I was reluctant to yet again turn to the shops. With kids and a constant whirlwind of washing and drying, after a mere year there are holes in place of a firm texture. I had some…
It is of value to any crafter to come across a company embracing true artisan techniques. It is a place of inspiration and admiration. Time and again it is a great privilege to learn the inner workings of a company, the idea behind its origins and what mechanisms makes it turn year after year into…
This week we are again going to take a look at painted fabric, but this time making a very simple pattern that follows a definite structure. I have made another pillow, but you can make anything out of this pattern, a dress, some curtains, a duvet cover etc. The idea is to realise that you…
Its not often you come across a company and realise that they are doing something that is a small stroke of genious. This is smart fashion for kids with kids in mind. This is the extraordinary brought to the ordinary everydays. The idea itself has been lurking around for generations in the coarse form of…
Difficulty: Advanced Time: About 1 hour Materials: Approx. 1/4 to 1/3 yard IL019 Crown Blue or Transparent Yellow Needle Thread Clasp/Hook Iron (lots, and lots, and lots) Start by cutting out the fabric. You’ll need 4 pieces to make this bow tie. The first is a long rectangle that is 3″ x 11″, cut twice….
Decorating textiles has been made really easy for crafters and makers with textile paint and pens sold in art stores or online. They don’t require special equipment to dry, just the heat from your iron to seal the paint and make it safe to wash your painted fabric in the washing machine. Even if you…
Difficulty: Easy Time to complete: Approx. 30 minutes – 1 hour Materials: IL019 Fog Green IL019 Bleached Cotton or Linen Batting Tea Pot Measuring Tape You can make this tea cozy for any size tea pot! Since most teapots aren’t the same size, here’s how to design a pattern that will work with your teapot….
Faircloth’s gorgeous line of linen womenswear is testament to the talents of an exceptionally hardworking designer who, despite the challenges of running her own business, is saving the planet one girl at a time. Phoebe Dahl, friend of the Fabric Store and much admired for her beautifully crafted linen designs, is the founder and owner…
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