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ALL THAT WANDER (One of our favourite things about autumn isthe colours that come witht - burnt ‘oranges, ich browns and deep greens are ‘sure sign that the seasons are turning, With Juliana Tipton’s(@jultipdesigr) All ‘That Wander collection you can invite that palette into yourhomeand wardrobe as ell Tis range is all about finding beauty in the unexpected, which reflects autumn walt whilst is never easy to say goodbye to summer, the season of faling leaves, csp airand cosy weekends comes with ‘a unique beauty ofits own. The eight prints ae all produced on organic ‘uilters-weight cotton; see the full range for yourself at doudsfabricscom FESTIVE TREATS wi YY Make December "1 ‘extra special with ‘small sewing treat ‘every dayin the run up to Christmas! Hemline’s 2022 ‘Advent Calendar offers crafty ‘countdown with atotal of 24 gifts behind each snowy window. Refresh your sewing stash ahead ofthe new year with ‘anew tape measure, bobbins, fabric clips and pins, needles, thread, elastic- the list goes on! Even better, the calendar ‘comes in plasticree packaging. Stockists: ‘grovesa@stockist apeeeegeee i ‘enquities.co.uk, WN, CONSCIOUS CLOTH : Gorgeous gingham prints are allover the high [ghia set and ourinstagram feds atthe PES rn accweios occ nitystney om am t making your own chequered garment, The YAIR AA Oownctonie compryhersiny selection of organic cotton gingham fom India avalable na wide range of colour Find the perfec fabric for your next des, op, Jacket or trousers at orgeniccottonb2 5] 1 NUPRORLE | DIBS, SELVEDGE Mey AND BOLTS Hive in Nertharmpton with my family, and in adition to running my fabric shop Selvedge and Bots (selvedgeandbolts.com),| work ull time in, [started dressmaking in 2009 after completing my postgraduate studies and needed something to do whit job hunting, Oneof the things Iteally loved about dressmaking was fabric shopping, and the idea of Selvedge and Bolts came aftera fun sewist meetup in Patisin 2019.| posted my Parisian fabric haul on Instagram and mary people lkedit, so decided to star sourcing beautiful fabrics from Europe for those who ha similar fabric tastes to mine and could not readily find what they wanted in the UK Nowadays, when choosing fabrics for my store lalays buy what | would sew myself It Isaifficult trying to guess what people might like so just buy the fibres and prints that | would personally us. alsofindthatit is always easier to talkabout fabrics lam exited about. love fun bright prints and unusual textures, and get mostly cottons sks, viscoses linens and wool, When | go fabric sourcing, the fist thing ldo is determine what base fibre has been used, then! ook fr prints ike. t'simportant forme to be able to touch he fabrics too, a¢ sometimes the print might bbe amazing but the feels not When itcomesto sewing for myself Ilove ‘making dresses. Growing up, Iwas uch ‘tomboy and lived in jeans. Now that lean make my own clothes, find that gravitate towards dress patterns. takes away the hassle of trying to create an outfit from separates, My favourite fabric to work with is sik and | particularly like using silks that re not very drapey. Each year, lke to take stock of what have achieved with my business and ths year my biggest achievement so farhas been exhibiting at the Stitch Festiva in March, Hove ‘going to fabric shows and to attend as an ‘exhibitor meant alot to me. However, think my biggest achievement since starting the business has been to remain in business. Istarted Selvedge and Boltsin June 2019 and celebrated its third anniversary this year With everything that has happened, lam so (grateful that my litle shop isstilin business. ‘After such a positive experience exhibiting atthe Stitch Festival this year, plan on doing more textile shows and willbe exhibiting at London's Kritting and Stitching Show in Novernber Since Selvedge and Bots an cnline-only shop I don't get the opportunity tomeet customers, soit’ nice to interact with ‘ld and new customers in person." also planning on organising more open days in our Northamaton office and am currently looking fora venue in London where Ian run some pop-up events ‘Asa small busines, like to support other ingle businesses, and i's been realy nice to see agrowth ofblack-ovmned businesses within the sewing community. A few of my favourites for fabrics ae The Metre Club, Lush Cloth, Dovetaled and Urbanstax. 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You can choose o add or remove sleeves ‘oft the seasons. raininestudiocom @KAIACOATIGAN is structured design from Sew to Grow is an ideal project for boled woo), combining classic blazer sihovette with the comfy feel of your favourite cardigan. I Features a faux collar, pockets and a double button fastening, This fsa great smartcasual piece for leyeting as we transition through the seasons, sewtogrovicomau. © cea press This patter from The Modern Sewing Co creates acassc lang length dress with a cola, lapels, two-piece sleeves and an ‘optional te belt. It can be made up in a B variety of fabrics, including wool, and features a casual Aine cut with plenty of oom for ‘movement. themademsewingcocom Cosy up with our pick of the best boiled wool fabrics forsale right now !Thisstunning ochre wool rom Dalston Millis worked onto a darker mesh giving t an almost two-tone eect. Priced £21 per mete, dalstonmilfabris.co.uk 2 For something atl diferent try Minerva’ spotted bolled wool designs From £2798 per metre, minervacom {Were obsessed with the bright berry shade ofthis boled wool from Sew Me Something priced £15 per ha mete sewmezomething.co.uk | Thislight heathered grey wool rom Calm by Modelo 100% natural and fully reversible Visi hantexonlinecouk 5 We love the wide range of colours this bolle wool rom Empress Mis avaible 'n.£2650 per metre, empressmilscoik aapaat ‘© mario sweATER This pattern from True Bas makes a casual sweater witha dropped shoulder, -neck, wide bands and large buttons. a ciopped o longer, mide high length, with optional patch pockets.Ths would be so cosy made up ina boiled wool trusbiascom deep¥ can be made © cissy press With asightly bony ftand a tering boat neck shape, this design from Homerand Howells isa truly erst all-seasans id= dress - choose linen for the summer and poled wool for autumn. The pattem features bracelet-ength sleeves a centre back2p, deep pleats in the skit and side seam pocket bags. homeranchowellscom @ouve press This gorgeous dress from Untitled Thoughts ‘another that works equaly well whether made Up in crisp linen, oft catton cosy boled wool It features two skrtoptions and two open back designs as wel as in-seam pockets and an optional waste and belt loops. unttlecthoughts cam WivnicaTieneDHOWrsWL TIPS & TRICKS Working with wool sounds tricky and expensive, but it needn't be ~ stay con track with our guide to cutting, sewing and caring for boiled wool WHATISBOILEDWOOL? By now youve probably looked through our pattern ideas and you may be wondering, ‘what exactly is boiled wool? What makes itso special? Boled wool is exactly whatit sounds lke it'sa knitted woollen fabric often made ‘rom pure wool, or rayon mixture} that’s been agitated with extremely hot water ina process 20 known as fling’ This felts and shrinks thefabricand gives ita slighty sturdier feel than regular, unboled woo it also givesit ‘that oh:ro:covetable nubby texture ‘TAKEAWALK ‘The pattermiscut. the pieces are pinned and naw it’s time tose. Boled wool tends tobe a faiy thick fabric when compared to ‘thinner materials such as cotton o awn) so St your machine to usea slightly longer stitch than normal Use a ballpoint needle, which wll lide between the fibres rather than stabbing through them, and feran even ‘easier sew ty using awalking foot. This holds the material and guides it long 2s you ‘work, making tidal fo bulkier makes. avon GATHERED HOWSMPLISEWING WooLvsFELT ‘Weknow what youre thinking ~Isnt wool that's been felted down...wel felt? Not quite, ‘Thete are subtle diferences between boiled ‘wool and wool felt Firstly, when we consider thefulling proces, felt sa much more advanced version of boiled wool The fibres have been heated acitatedand meshed together far more fry than those in boiled woo! which etainsakntted texture and ‘a malleable fee, And secondly, felt fees thicker and lufer than boiled woo! duet its matted, shrunken nature NOPREPVS LOW PREP. Some say that because it's already been shrunk, there's need to pre-wash boiled wool nthe same way that you would, say, natural cotton, Whistthisis true the fabric lkaly won't change too much overtime i's bestto give iat attention anyway, just to be sure. Instead of pre-washing your boiled ‘wool you can giv light steaming, but be careful to keep the hotplate ofthe iron amay ‘om the material and keep the steaming light to avo further shrinkage or fibre damage. KEEP YOUR SEAMS OPEN ‘The extra thickness of boiled woo! can make seams fee alittle bulky, especially if there are several ayer of fabric involved. Te get around ‘this trim your allowances back and steam (don’t press them open then hold them in place with aline of topstitching, You can position ths right next to the seam to keep it ‘concealed or make a feature oft by working ‘either side a few milimetes out STAY STABLE Boiled wool can be heavy, so make sure to stablise weaker areas of your garments such as shoulders and necklines to sop them from stretching out overtime. Apply a ightweight stay tape or interfacing along these edges to hold things in place before continuing with your patter as intended. NOLINING NECESSARY Oe ta tere ote ‘of wing boiled wool isthat it doesnt need to belined. The ghtand wrong sides ofthe fabric lookexactl the same and i’ relatively thick meaning it’ ideal for making coatigans Jactetsand other casual coverups =e the | ory Raglan Coat included with his isu e aD STAY SHARP Always use sharp dressmaker sheats or brand-new rotary cutter blade when working with boiled wool. The fibres are thickand bouncy, ancl tear them rather than slicing through w = NOFINISH NECESSARY With ts slightly felted nature, boled woo! doesnt fray and doest't really need tobe finshed in the same way that other knitted fabrics do. tals lays fat without curling up at the edges and hasa wonderful drape, This ‘makesit a fobulous choice for ightwelght waterfalljackets and other single layered and. dul blade wl ip AFTERCARE ‘As withall garments, the key to keeping your clothes looking thelr bests by taking the ime and effort care for them propery once theyre complete. Never use a hot ron on boiled wool and try to avoid washing it where possible. your garment does need clearing, iveitaquick hand wash, being careful not to agitate the fbres too much. Layit flat toy, to stop the fires from stretching out You could ako speak oa local dry-cleaner to see ifthey might be able to assst in your garment care Sophie she/he isa craft writer and embroidery artist who lives with her husband and four cas She loves dressmaking and callecting way too much abc garments just keep your scissors sharp to ensure neat, esp edges mmo 23 ROKY RAGLAN GOAL Kick-start your autumn/winter sewing with this stylish seasonal staple from Carla Diogo of Set Square Patterns ROXY RAGLAN COAT “Tre endof September mark the arivalof autumn so now isthe perfecttime to get head on your seasonal wardrobe Kick things off with stylish wool coat forthe timate cosy layer with Carla Dogos (etsquarepatterscom) Rory Ragan Coat -an exclusive pattern designed for Simply Sewing! This smart-casual design can be made in two itferentlongths and willetforteslytake you from workto weekend, We love how verse thisisfor styling, too! Willyou gobotd or paste with your Fabric choice? Matching or contrast for your buttons? Perhaps even a colour block two? We canst alto see your finished designs! I Main fabric: 3 SmxtScm or 3mx4dem iron-on mid- weight woven interfacing ‘gem Bias binding: 3.5m (optional im buttons seven for coat, five forcoat 8 ‘Matching thread I Basicsowing kt Seam allowancels Yom Gemat hems. Press seams open as you goasthe seams can getuly, ‘Hem the coat last ater trying on, as fabsicmay havestretchedin places whereitisnot fused and the her may need leveling I Mecium-weight fabrics withsomestucture ‘suchas bolle wool twee, corduroy, cotton blends order BRICS USED. Minerva Core Range 190% boiled woo! coating {abricin ight lue (125281 and Cerise ink (0125268), minerva.com, Fe, ty Ve Ate hag “Mealy =n. i Why not usea diferent ‘eloured woal forthe (claror eves? choose matching or ‘conta button for Satish statement ROX! RAGAN COAL WEARTT WAT WRAP UP Stylish layers to inspire your winter wardrobe wd sire, Tiree cotton tweed {trenencrthousecom] VOTO TY Dusky blue sot coating. nysevtingboxco.k pop of colour or ayering| ‘under your coat £14, diectasdacom ‘Od rose Boucle, ysewingbox.couk mm WINTER WARMER Combine warm colours with a cosy, textured wool for a layering piece youl love to wear this winter Gpccomfyand casual he £75, ohventenatooe fright colour or bola pattem? Why not both £10, primarkcom Its sparkle season with Kost Clothing liter skirt £49, mandcacom patted balled wool in ee | ot Rose minenacom minervaccon CHRISTMAS DECOR HOME FOR CRRISTMAS The most wonderful time of the year is approaching! AGF Studio's Christmas in the City range has bright prints to decorate your home with yy a a ae ae ae ae eae eae i er q 4 1 Be — CHRISTMAS DECOR — ‘AIVENT CALENDAR We love the idea ofa shared advent calendar Fil this with your familys Favourite sweet treats or why not get tveryone to write down ideas for fun group activity and take tin turns to pick out something ta dovmake/ watch duing the Christmas countsown! MUG COSY May your mug always be filed with your favourite hot chink this Christmas season’ Keep your dink warm and your hands protected witha simple mug cosy. Not only wlthis project use up your smallest craps, itsalso a gquarantens success ata secret Santa gies, a 1 a a eae a ae a ae CHRISTMAS DECOR WHOLLY DECORATION Puta modern twist on a waditional Christmas decoration and deck the halls, the windows, the door, the replace anywhere! with these fun hanging holy leaves! Play ‘around wth sale to make smaller =prige, or chooee ‘colours to match te rest of your deco. PRESENT SACK ‘Make Christmas morning even more magical withthe dition of personalised present sack This toomy bag ‘ll keep oft safe and organised in the run upto the big day. Will you et them choose ther own fabics,or vill his be an extra Christmas Day surprise? 92 WV GATHERED HOW/SINPLISEUING 7 ay ay a ay a a ae eae ae ae ae ae i a iy a a a a a ae ae a ae ae a ae ee VENT OOH YOU WILLNEED I Fabri A WOFx60cm ~ house, backing and casing strips 1m Fabric 50130cm rool pockets 1m Fabric :WOFK20em- binding, pockets 1 Fabre 0: 25:20em - pockets Fabric E:25120em - pockets I Fabre FS0x3Sem pockets ining (Fabric G:scrap- holly appliqué Fabric: scrap ~bemy appliqué Im Fabric :30845cm textinumbers Wading: SoxSem meelecamm ‘Bondaveo: 30x4Sem* Donel two 48cm I Basiesewing kt ' Christmasinthe City by AGF Studio. Stockists artgalleryfabrics.com 1m Fussy uttng may need more fabric. Use a Tem seam allowance. ‘Downlaod the templates from gathered hows templates. 2 WTI GATHERED HOW/SINMLISEUING ff £ &£& b& bk fbf fb6< f6f 6 £ £ b b6 6 ff bf bk # yj @ — CHRISTMAS DECOR — 15 209% curtincour ‘Step one Download anc print the text, numbers and holly berry templates Step two From fabriesGand Heut: Holly and Berry Appliqué: transfer the templates tothe paper side ofthe Bondaweb Press the Bondaweb ontothe wrong side (WS) ofthefabrics and cutout two Holy leaves and two Bers. ‘Step thee From fabric cut ‘Number Appliqué: transfer the numbers onto the ‘Bondowels paper side, ensuring you draw amior Image the numbers 0 they willbe the right way around when cut Press the Bondaweb onto theWS ofthe fabric and cut out the numbers, Names) Appliqué: use the templates provdedto createa personalised name 'youwish ‘Step four From fabric Act: HouseroneS0x36em Backing: one S0xS4em {Casing Strps:two SOxT2em ‘Step five From fabric But: Roofzone Sox20em Pockets: six xem Step si From fabricCeut Binding: two WORK Pockets: six Bem ‘Step seven From febrc Deut Pockets: six xem ‘Step eight From fabric Ecut Pockets: sb xem Steprine From fabric Fut Pockets Lining: twenty four8xem MAKINGTHE POCKETS: Step one Our advent alendarhas 24 pockets in _a6x4 formation. Decide where you wouldlike the ppacketstagoand ay them out on your surface accordingly. Now decide where you would ke the numbers to go ether randomly orin numerical ‘order Take a photo frreference Step to Taner each number template onto the ight side 8) ofallof the Pockets pieces Peel off the Bondaweb backingand press each number ‘onto the Pockets Step threeTopstich the numberstosecure. Step fou Place a Pockets Lining piece facing an appiquéed Pocket pce Pin togethes, then sew athe way around leaving aturning gap along the bottom edge. Trim off excess fabric clip comers andtum RS out Pres, tucking the turing gap Inside Topsttch along thetop edge. @ Step fe Repeat tormake all 24 pockets. ADDING THE POCKETS TOTHEHOUSE Step one Take the House fabric and drow vertical lnesatthe following points acrossits Sern widths 2m, Bem, Wem, Wem, Tem 24cm, 25cm, 32

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