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My little list of carefully chosen patterns for floaty fabrics

Jul 10, 2024

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It's not often I choose fluid fabrics like a challis or viscose for Faberwood, probably because it's not something I tend to sew with. I like how they are great for something special, can be formal or fun but not really having much experience with sewing with this style of fabric, I started looking at options.

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A jumper for life

Feb 15, 2024

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Having many customers that knit as well as sew, I wanted to share the journey of an amazing hand-knit creation. It all started whilst browsing Instagram, I absolutely fell for this beautiful jumper. Discovered via Amirisu magazine

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Jeans made in our Japanese selvedge antique blue denim

Dec 02, 2023

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After making a few pairs of Heroine jeans by Merchant and Mills I decided to give the Helene jeans pattern by Anna Allen Clothing a go as it's designed to be used on selvedge denim. 

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Nani Iro T-shirt dress made in Japanese double gauze

Jul 24, 2023

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The perfect airy Summer dress that is calling out for sandals but today I'm choosing to wear it with my boots. Double gauze is light and floaty, a perfect choice for warmer weather feeling and it feels nice on your skin. I used our Japanese Tansan fabric to make the T-shirt dress from Nani Iro Sewing Studio book. 

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A Gilbert top made in Japanese Hokkoh Brushed Flowers

Jun 12, 2023

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I've not featured a customer make on the blog for a while and I absolutely adore this shirt made by Teri a fabulous Faberwood customer. Teri has used our Hokkoh Brushed Flowers fabric to make the Gilbert top by Helen's Closet. I'd already been thinking this fabric would be great for a shirt, so when Teri posted these photos I was immediately star struck, I felt like she had read my mind!

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Merchant & Mills Heroine jeans made in grey Japanese selvedge denim

Apr 28, 2023

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Venturing into the world of jeans-making has brought my sewing skills to a whole new level. I love denim, it's what I feel most comfortable wearing. I love how it wears and ages, adapting to your own body. So it feels good to be making my own jeans.

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