Calico fabric provides a natural, blank canvas, perfect for mocking up patterns, marking down adjustments whilst on the form, draping and even as a base natural textile for printing on. This versatile fabric is cheap and easy to work with, meaning that you can perfect your designs before cutting into an expensive or rare fabric! (more…)
Flannel – think cosy sheets, pyjamas, blankets, baby clothes and even shirts on rugged lumberjacks!
This sturdy yet soft fabric is relatively inexpensive and easy to work with, but we have a few tips in this flannel guide to help you perfect your projects!
Viscose, also commonly known as Rayon or Rayon Viscose, is one of the most commonly used fibres in the world!
You’ll find it in your local high street stores sewn up into flowy summer dresses and blouses.
It can even be used to make household items like bedding and carpets!
In this guide, we won’t be advising how to run up a new rug (we’re not quite clued up on upholstery!) but we’ll be giving you tips on how to use this popular tree pulp-based rayon material, which is known for its silk-like properties!
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Bamboo is one of the most sustainable sources on the planet, but did you know that it can be used to produce a soft, strong and eco-friendly textile that is perfect for keeping cosy, mopping up spills and a variety of re-usable projects?!
Non? Well! In this guide we’ll be talking aaalllll about bamboo towelling fabric, sharing how this super-fabric is made and giving you 13 sewing tips for handling this fluffy little fella of a fabric… (more…)
Have you ever heard that digital printing on fabric is more eco friendly?!
Were you curious about Digital Print Fabric & wondered what it even is?
We’re here to help! Grab a coffee & learn all about digital print fabric and the print industry!
The countdown to Halloween is on… only 8 weeks left! But that’s plenty of time to plan your Halloween Sewing. Read on for some Halloween sewing project ideas & inspiration
To save you some time searching the web for Halloween sewing project ideas?we’ve got you covered.
Here’s a round-up of some of the best Halloween project ideas to get you started!
We think we have the BEST Halloween fabric selection around to complete all of your spooky Halloween sewing projects… Check out our Halloween fabric choices here
Looking for inspiration on what to sew this halloween? Our roundup of some free halloween sewing tutorials is just what you need!
We’ve got easy and fun halloween crafts, halloween decor with step-by-step instructions using some gorgeous halloween themed fabrics.
So grab a pen and paper and jot down these ideas!
Easy Halloween craft decorations are one of our favourite things to do!
Our FREE halloween bunting tutorial is super easy and is a great way to get in the Halloween spirit.
You can hang it indoors or outdoors!
Fancy some different shapes bunting flags? Then download Dashwood Studio’s free project Trick or Treat Project here
How about the ultimate speedy sew by using a Halloween bunting panel? Riley Blake’s Mad Masquerade Bunting Panel is the perfect way to spook up your Halloween festivities in a jiffy
Another great and easy Halloween house decoration are cushions and pillows!
Pop them on the couch or bed for that extra festive kick.
Check out the FREE projects below!
Mystery Manor from Andover Fabrics comes with 3 free projects! A quilt, cushion & table runner. Check out the fabrics here and free pattern here
Honouring the Mexican traditions of Day of the Dead where those that have passed are remembered, this memory pillow would make a lovely keepsake using Riley Blake’s Amor Eterno.
Get your scissors to the ready and make this amazing Spider web pillow: Luna’s web pillow. Grab the free project courtesy of Art Gallery Fabrics
Making Costumes? Then you might find our Guide to Net & Tulle helpful
Add a touch of spooky to your walls with these fabulous wall hangings!
This is a super speedy sew and makes great use of the panel in the Riley Blake Mad Masquerade collection
You’ve still got time to make a warm and thick handmade Halloween quilt if you want to keep cosy this Autumn.
Here’s a few few free Halloween patterns available
Perfect for Alice in Wonderland fans, this edgy Halloween collection Mad Masquerade is a quick & easy Halloween quilt.
Grab the Mad Masquerade fabrics here & the free tutorial here
The amazing panels in Libbs Eliot “The Watcher” makes for a great shortcut… nobody will ever know you didn’t piece the skull!
Grab the free project and these amazing fabrics here
Perfect your Drunkard’s Path technique!
This lovely quilt is available for free over on the Riley Blake blog and shows off the collection Bad To The Bone beautifully
Wishing you a happy Halloween! We’d love to see pictures if you make any of these projects
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