Modern Sewing Starts Here Edition 25

Edition 25 – December 2022
Modern
sewing
starts here..
PATTERN
REVIEW
Named Clothing’s Olo
Tee & Pants and Lahja
Dressing Gown
ENGLISH
PAPER
PIECING
The Pros & Cons of EPP
Shimmering Trees project
COSY
Fabrics
How to sew with flannel &
the best fabrics for staying
warm this winter
Stocking Fillers
6 gifts that everyone will love to receive!
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Editor’s Letter
Jack Frost is certainly nipping at our nose! With the cost
of living rising, it’s time to think warm fabrics and cosy
clothing, soft furnishings and accessories!
It may be a time-old fabric but flannel is the new favourite
that’s perfect for keeping you warm in winter and ideal for
making pyjamas, jackets, scarves, slippers, soft furnishings,
accessories and items for babies. It now comes in amazing
designs and two brands are bringing us quality flannels that
you will definitely want to sew this winter. In this edition,
Julie Bonnar shares her tips on working with this type of
fabric so you get the best results!
Have you heard about English Paper Piecing? This
patchwork method is over 300 years old and uses paper
templates – it’s a great way to make quilts that you can pick
up and down when you want some ‘me-time’! Jess Finn
from Paper Pieces shares why everyone is talking about it.
Fancy trying EPP out then Jess has a great little easy winter
project in this issue too?
We also have some of the best pyjama patterns on the
market for you to choose from and Jacqui Smith has been
sewing up her own pyjama set and dressing gown.
Happy sewing!
Hantex team
www.hantex.co.uk
www.modernsewingstartshere.co.uk
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New apparel pattern releases to fill your wardrobe!
Liesl + Co
There are three lovely new patterns that you will want to add to your wardrobe:
The Garibaldi A-Line Skirt is a classic skirt with an invisible zipper at the side seam
and three different hem lengths. You can sew this skirt with or without a waistband
and angled front pockets. The pattern works best with light to medium-weight
woven fabrics like cotton poplin, broadcloth, linen, rayon, wool suiting, satin, and
crepe. The pattern comes in sizes 0-20.
The Peckham Women’s Trousers are a timeless dressy pair of trouser that feel
more like sweatpants. The pattern is designed for woven fabrics with some
stretch, and includes a traditional zipper fly with zipper shield, angled front
pockets with a concealed change pocket inside one of them, and elastic side
panels for extra comfort. What’s special about this pattern is the inseam has been
moved forward for a better fit to give you really comfortable and well-fitting
trousers for every occasion. The pattern comes in sizes 0-20.
The last but not least is the Strasbourg Henley Bodysuit + Top. This close-fitting
pullover V-neck has three buttons at the front placket and is designed for knit
fabrics with at least 25% stretch. Make with short sleeves with a cute little front
pocket on a cropped top or long sleeves with a bodysuit style. The pattern comes
in sizes XXS-XXL.
To find your nearest stockist of Liesl + Co – click here
Check out the free-to-use resource listing of the very best Indie patterns and filter by fabric, garment, brand
or skill level by visiting www.hantex.co.uk

Closet Core
Inspired by a genius songwriter
with timeless style, the Mitchell
Trousers are a modern twist on a
classic pleated trouser. Elegant
and comfortable but with very
special details, they are destined to
become your new favourite bottoms.
These trousers have a high-waist
with fly front zipper and a comfy
hidden waistband facing for a sleek
continuous silhouette. Choose
between a hidden pants hook and
bar or classic button closure and
deep pleats in the front enclose a
unique angled pocket. This pattern
is ideal for sturdy woven fabrics
like light to mid-weight denim, twill
and canvas, linen, cotton, and wool
suiting. The pattern comes in sizes
0-20.
To view this latest pattern and more from Closet Core - click here
Named
The relaxed but elegant Olo Tee and Pants Set consists of
a long sleeve tee and wide leg pants with high, elasticated
waist and no side seams. You can sew the straight cut tee as
either a dainty rolled hem funnel neck or a deep V-neck with
binding. The blouse hem, sleeves and leg openings can be
finished with a rolled hem or a simple turn-up. This pattern
comes in sizes XS-XXL.
To find your nearest stockist of Named Clothing – click here
Check out the free-to-use resource listing of the very best Indie patterns and filter by fabric, garment, brand
or skill level by visiting www.hantex.co.uk

Cashmerette
The Meriam Trousers is a pair of woven
trousers that you’ll actually enjoy wearing
if you have curves! Classic trousers can be
uncomfortable if your waist spreads when
you sit down. This trouser pattern has all the
classic details you love, such as a zip fly with
a hidden closure, front slash pockets, straight
legs, and optional back welt pockets. But best
of all, it has an innovative flex waistband that
will keep you comfortable while standing or
sitting, without compromising on style! Make
with standard and full bottom fit, this pattern
comes in sizes 0-16 and 12-32.
To find your nearest stockist of Cashmerette –
click here
Sew House Seven
The Sauvie Sundress is the perfect
strappy dress to reach for when you
are wanting comfort, ease and style.
It’s perfect for layering over a T-shirt
as a pinafore when the temperatures
drop. The low front, back V-necklines
and narrow straps are designed to
cover bra straps and optional bra
keeper instructions are included
to hide and secure your bra straps
within the garment for that extra
couture detail. With two different
pocket options, three hem finishes,
two waist finishes and two hem
lengths, you can mix and match any
of the version’s features. The pattern
comes in sizes 00-20 and 16-34.
To find your nearest stockist of Sew House Seven – click here
Check out the free-to-use resource listing of the very best Indie patterns and filter by fabric, garment, brand
or skill level by visiting www.hantex.co.uk

Tart Days
Green Arrow
Blue Hills
MAKE A SPLASH
Cloud9 Fabrics has a lovely collection of
laminate fabric called Sweet Beauties.
This collection has been designed by
Alison Janssen and has a PU Coating
that’s waterproof and can withstand the
rain and any spillages that happen! It’s
made from 100% organic cotton and
comes in these five colourful prints. These
are quite easy to sew with, and are ideal
for lightweight raincoats, bags, coasters,
table mats and other things that require a
little waterproofing.
To view the full range of laminate fabrics
– click here
Wild Fields
Love Birds
Focus on
FABRICS
We keep you up-to-date with this
seasons’ popular fabrics

Aqua
Olive Green
Plum
Chartreuse
SEASONAL COATS
Modelo’s Cairn collection of 100% boiled
wool is perfect for making a lightweight jacket,
coatigan or coat. It’s reversible so there’s no need for a
lining and no need for any seam neatening either. Shown
here are just some of the best-selling colours but with 19 to
choose from, there’s bound to be one (or two) to make your
perfect coat!
To see these and more coat fabrics - click here
Rich Red
Plaid of My Dreams
by Maureen
Cracknell, AGF
Retro Blue, AGF
Studio, AGF
Gold Trees, Winter
Forest, Cloud9
Snow Hares, Winter
Forest, Cloud9
Wandering with
Bear by Bonnie
Christine, AGF
Baby Quilt
made from
Cloud9 Flannel
Download the
free pattern -
click here
WARM & COSY
Flannel is a time-old favourite fabric for keeping you warm in winter and is perfect for making pyjamas, jackets, scarves, slippers,
soft furnishings, accessories and items for babies. Flannel no longer just comes in a couple of colourways but includes solids and
fun prints to brighten up the winter months.
Art Gallery Fabrics flannel is 100% cotton, OEKO-TEX certified, and double-brushed so it’s super soft on both sides and ideal for
the colder seasons. Cloud9 also produces modern 100% certified organic cotton flannel in sweet designs and plain colours.
To take a look at all the full range of flannel fabrics – click here

FLANNEL
Julie Bonnar from The Pattern Pages shares her tips for sewing with this
staple winter fabric
What is flannel?
Flannel is a loosely woven fabric that has been brushed for
softness. During the manufacture, a fine metal brush is used to
raise some of the fibres to create a ‘nap’, which gives the fabric its
fuzzy feel, which is warm and soft against the skin. Originally flannel
was made of wool, but now cotton, along with synthetic blends are
more common. The good news is that this is a fairly inexpensive
fabric to buy.
Here are my top tips for choosing
and sewing with this winter fabric:
Quality
Like most fabrics, using a better quality of flannel makes a big
difference when sewing! The more expensive the flannel, the higher
the thread count. Often it’s double-sided and this seems to last
longer and pill less. It also tends to fray and shrink less too, and feels
denser. The lower thread count flannels can stretch and distort, and
also not wear very well.
Prewash, Dry and Press
Always pre-wash. This might not be as important for smaller projects
but for making garments it is essential. Pre-wash on a delicate cycle,
using a low temperature – this will help prevent pilling and keep
shrinkage down. If tumble drying – use a sensitive cycle and this will
keep your flannel fabrics fluffy and press lightly with a medium heat.
Flannel Scarf made using Wandering with Bear by Bonnie Christine, AGF
Cutting
Some sewers spray starch on the wrong side of the fabric. To make it easier to cut, place right sides together, the nap tends to
grip the fabric and stop it slipping around.
Make sewing with flannel easy:
Needle – This fabric is
thick so use a 80/14,
90/14 or a jeans needle
to cope with layers.
Thread – Choose an allpurpose
polyester thread
like Scanfil.
Stitch length – Use a
longer stitch length of
3-3.5.
Seam Allowance – Use
a wider seam allowance
of 1.3cm (½in) to
accommodate for any
fraying.
Presser foot – A walking
foot is ideal for sewing
flannel so the layers
don’t shift around.
Special finishes –
Avoid the fabric from
unravelling by finishing
the raw edges with a
wide zigzag or using an
overlocker. Fray check or
pinking shears can also
be used.
Tip:
As this fabric has a loose weave, there will a build up of lint on the needle and throat plate – this is known as
‘shedding’. It’s important to clean this away from your bobbin, the bobbin case, and around the needle during
and after sewing with flannel.

Sleep
tight
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Stylish sleepwear patterns
to keep you warm and
cosy this winter!
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Chic
lounging
Designed for chic lounging, these pyjamas are
thoughtfully tailored and super comfortable.The
top has a classic notched collar, curved hem and
breast pocket with three sleeve styles to choose
from. For a matching pyjama set, sew a straightlegged
trouser (with or without cuff) or a cuffed
pair of shorts. Both designs have an elasticised
waist, pockets and a faux fly. Why not personalise
yours by adding contrasting piping details for an
elegant finish. This pattern is available in sizes
0-20 and 14-32.
Carolyn Pajamas
To view the full pattern range from Closet Core –
click here
Easy to
sew!
These straight leg pants are comfortable but not baggy,
and feature an enclosed elastic waistband with drawstring
option to further perfect the fit. Pyjama bottoms needn’t
be boring to sew and this pattern will teach you many of
the essential techniques for sewing jeans and trousers for
future projects. Learn to install useful pockets and employ
topstitching to create very functional and hardwearing
loungewear. The pattern comes in a wide range of sizes
XS-4XL.
Eastwood Pajamas
To view the full pattern range from Thread Theory Designs
– click here

Cover up
This dressing gown is a casually straight-cut unisex
garment and its name comes from the Finnish word
‘lahja’ meaning ‘gift’. And as the name suggests, these
dressing gowns are a great gift either for your friend
or yourself! Make either the shorter knee-length gown
with cropped sleeves, or the longer version that extends
to mid-leg and has full-length sleeves. Both options have
large patch pockets and a belt fastening. This pattern
comes in sizes XS-XXL.
Lahja Dressing Gown
To find more patterns from Named Clothing - click here
For
everyone!
This simple pair of pyjamas are perfect for everyone and features an
elastic and pull string in the waist casing. They don’t have a side seam,
making them super comfortable for sleeping, and a very fast sewing
project. There are several lengths and this pattern comes in sizes A-I.
Unisex PJs Pants
For more sewing patterns from Wardrobe By Me – click here
Look out for other
sewing patterns
that although are
not designed as
nightwear can easily
be sewn to wear in
bed or on the sofa!

MAKING THE
Olo Tee & Pants and Lahja Dressing
Gown from Named Clothing!
By Jacqui Smith
It’s definitely the time of year for snuggling down in comfy PJ’s and a warm dressing gown. The new Olo
pattern from Named Clothing is the perfect set of PJ’s or even loungewear for the cold season, and paired
with the Lahja robe in warm flannel, they complement each other superbly
My fabric choice
“What fabric do I use” I asked myself. Yes, I want warmth, but
equally this pattern cries out for a fabric which has drape and
stretch as well! Oh, and it needs to look great after frequent
washes. Having worked with Art Gallery Fabrics’ knit before I
thought it was actually the perfect choice, being super quality,
having stretch and also great washability.
I opted for the solid colourway called Mauvelous, which has
a subtle mauve hue, which I loved. As always, I pre-washed the
fabric just in case there was any shrinkage and I would always
recommend this.
To complement this set, I made the Lahja robe in Art Gallery
Fabrics’ cotton flannel, choosing the Gaia Four print from
Eclectic Intuition, by Katarina Roccella. This is a lovely soft,
double sided flannel and if you’ve ever sewn with AGF flannel
you’ll know exactly what I mean … such a luxurious feel! As with
the knit, I pre-washed and tumble dried the flannel, to ensure no
shrinkage and give a little ‘fluff’ to the flannel.
My pattern choice
PJ’s are super popular this year, not least because you get to
wear them as soon as you’ve finished the make. Not all PJ’s are
straightforward to make, but the Olo set is quick and easy so if
you’re looking to hand make that last minute gift for Christmas,
these could be the perfect choice!
The whole set is made up of just five pattern pieces! If you
have an overlocker you can whip these up in a couple of hours.
I chose the high neck version and I used my overlocker to do
roll hems on the neck, sleeves and bottoms of both the top
and trousers. This gives a really lovely finish and you could use
matching or contrasting thread for different effects. Perhaps
the only minor downside of doing this is that you do the hems
before you construct the garment, which means that you need
to work out the length you want, before you make them up.
I found that I needed to shorten the trousers and top, so
always check the finished measurements on the pattern. The

trousers are fairly fitted around the waist and hips,
but I found this really comfortable, particularly
in this fabric. If you do not have an overlocker it
would still be a very quick make, you would just
need to do turned hems. The instructions for both
are included in the pattern.
Like the Olo set, the Lahja Robe is a fairly quick
make. I used the shorter version of the robe,
but with the long sleeves and just lengthened
the robe a little. I wanted a long robe, but on
checking the finished measurements found the
long version would have been close to floor
length for me, so it was better to just lengthen
the short one a little. Flannel sews beautifully, as
it does not move around at all, the flip-side to
this is that you have to be careful to ensure that
everything lines up perfectly before sewing, as it’s
hard to adjust as you go.
Summary
Both of these sewing patterns are ones that you
are likely to make over and over again. As they
are both multi-size (and in the case of the Lahja,
unisex as well) you can make them for all the
family. Multiple variations are available, giving you
a wide choice of garments to make. I certainly
enjoyed working with both the patterns and
fabrics and was delighted with the results.
EDITORS NOTES
THE PATTERN:
The relaxed and elegant Olo Tee & Pants pattern is from Named
Clothing and consists of a long sleeve tee and wide leg pants with
high, elasticated waist and no side seams. You can sew the straight
cut tee as either a dainty rolled hem funnel neck, or a deep V-neck
with binding. The pattern comes in sizes XS-XXL.
To view these patterns and others from Named Clothing – click here
Mauvelous from Knits
Solids by AGF Studio
THE FABRIC:
For the Olo, choose light to medium-weight knit fabric with 40-50%
stretch and for the Lahja Dressing Gown select a light to mediumweight
woven fabric like linen, flannel, Terry cloth or honeycomb fabric.
For the full range of knit fabrics from Art Gallery Fabrics – click here
To view the flannel collections from Art Gallery Fabrics – click here
Gaia Four Print Flannel from Eclectic
Intuition by Katarina Roccella, AGF

Why everyone is talking
about English Paper Piecing!
By Jess Finn of Paper Pieces
In my 10 years of experience at Paper Pieces,
I’ve found there are two types of quilters out
there! One just read this title and thought,
“Yes! Bring on the hexies!” and the other just
thought, Ew! Handwork!”
If you already love English Paper Piecing,
keep reading. I’ve got some tips and tricks
below to ensure that you’re getting the most
out of your sewing time. If you think handwork
is a 4-letter word, just hear me out.
What exactly is English Paper
Piecing (EPP)?
EPP is a 300+ year-old method of hand piecing
using paper templates to stabilise fabric. It’s
sometimes called Mosaic Piecing, and while
it originated in England, it spread around the
world as a popular and necessary craft.
Pros & Cons of EPP
PROS
CONS
Portable
Consistent (Perfect for
group projects!)
Great use of
scrap fabric
Precise
Self-paced
Not applicable!
Seams are flawless
Ok, so clearly I’m biased, but really, after
reading this list, don’t you think you
should give EPP a try? Sitting on the couch
mindlessly scrolling your social media? Nope,
grab your project! Sitting in a waiting room
or school pick-up line? Finish that next block!
Road tripping or camping? Great, get your
baste on!

The concept of EPP is simple
Cut, baste and stitch! Once you’ve mastered
the basic steps, you can apply them to any
shape or pattern! Here are three tricks that
I’ve learned along the way that make the
process easier:
Prepare
Starting a new project? Yay! Take advantage
of that new fabric buzz. Cut your fabric, sort
your pieces and get your blocks separated.
Find a project bag or pouch (my favourite
is Yazzii bags!) and fill it with a block or two,
your glue pen, scissors, needles and thread.
Be prepared to sew anywhere. You won’t
regret it!
Consistency in basting
When you graduate from making hexies, you
may find yourself working with shapes that
have points like diamonds! With diamonds,
your fabric will fold over and create, what
I like to call ‘dog ears’. If you put in a little
effort to baste the same direction will all your
pieces (i.e.) clockwise, you’ll find that when
you sew your pieces together, your ‘dog ears’
will nest, reducing bulk!
Your tools matter
Do you know what the best notions for
English Paper Piecing are? It’s a trick question
and there is no right answer! The key is
figuring out what works best for you!
• Find the needle that makes your fingers
happiest, and your stitches beautiful.
TIP: Just remember that a good handsewing
needle is good for about 11 hours of
sewing! Grabbing a fresh needle will make a
world of difference to your hands!
• Find a thimble that eases your pain and
fits your finger.
• Find glue that’s sustainable for your
budget.
No matter where you are on your English
Paper Piecing journey, I hope you enjoy
the process!
Visit my website, www.PaperPieces.com and
dive right into your project!
To find Paper Pieces Pre-Cut Paper Shapes at your local quilt shop – click here

shimmering
TREES
Jess Finn from Paper Pieces shares how to make her winter wonderland quilt
Quick to stitch together, this quilt makes a great wall hanging or table runner. English Paper Piecing is an old method of quilt
making, used for many years because of its accuracy and ease of construction. This is still true today, offering a portable project
that fits today’s lifestyles!
Paper Pieces Required:
Piece A: 18 x Isosceles Triangle
Piece B: 18 x Right Triangle and 18 x Reversed Right Triangle
Piece C: 18 x 1in x 3in Rectangle
Piece D: 54 x 1in Square
Suggested Fabric Cutting Acrylics:
4 Piece Acrylic Template Set (SHIMMERINGTREES-038)
Fabric Requirements:
3 x Fat-eighth in green for tree tops
1 x Fat-eighth in brown for tree trunks
½yd in white for background
Fat-eighth of yd. black for binding
½yd coordinating fabric for backing
18in x 33in Rectangle for batting
The final quilt measures 12in x 27in
TIP: Use a metallic thread to make the evergreen trees shimmer in the snow against the simple background with hints of
silver and gold.

Cutting Constructions:
Tree Tops: From 3 of the Green Fat-eigths – Cut 18 x Piece A Isosceles Triangles.
Tree Trunks: From the Brown Fat-eigth – Cut 2 x 1¾in x WOF strips, then sub-cut into
18 x 1¾in Squares.
Fig. 1
White Background: Cut 4 x 1¾in x WOF strips. Sub-cut 2 strips into 36 x 1¾in Squares and sub-cut the other 2 strips into 18 x
1¾in x 3¾in Rectangles.
Cut 2 x 4-½in x WOF strips, and then sub-cut into 18 x 3 ¼in x 4½in Rectangles. Using your Paper Piece as a guide – cut
Rectangles once on the diagonal to make 18 x Right Triangles and 18 x Reversed Right Triangles, as shown in Fig. 1.
Binding: Cut 4 x 2in x WOF strips and join end-to-end.
Backing: 1/2yd 18in x 33in
Batting: 18in x 33in
Assembly Constructions:
Fig. 3
1. Baste all paper pieces according to the basic instructions. For the Right Triangle and Reversed Right
Triangle – baste the two outside edges first, followed by the long, diagonal edge to reduce bulk when
the pieces are joined together.
2. Join together 2 x white Squares with 1 x brown Square to make a tree trunk unit, as shown in Fig. 2,
and make 18 in total.
3. Join together the green Isosceles Triangle with a white Right Triangle and a white Reversed Right
Triangle, then a tree trunk unit, as shown in Fig. 3. Make a total of (18) assorted tree blocks.
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
4. Lay out the tree blocks in two rows of nine blocks. Join a white
Rectangle to the top of 9 Tree Blocks and to the bottom of 9 Tree
Blocks.
Fig. 5
5. Join the tree block units together to make two rows shown
here in Fig. 5.
Fig. 6
6. Join the rows together to complete the quilt top shown here
in Fig. 6.
7. Press quilt top and remove all the paper pieces. Open the
seam allowance towards the outside edge.
8. Layer quilt top, batting, and backing. Quilt and bind using
your preferred method.

About Paper Pieces
Jess Finn loved English Paper Piecing so much that she started her own business, www.PaperPieces.com, and is now at the
centre of putting piecing (EPP) on the map once again. Her paper pieces are cut with precise point-to-point measurements,
so that your quilt tops will be pieced with accuracy and perfection!
Template:
Piece
B/B Reversed
Piece
A
Piece
C
Piece
D

TRENDSETTER
Make your own Ugg-style booties or cosy slippers with this perfect giftmaking
pattern!
Make your own slippers for going from and to the spa, around the house or even to keep your
feet warm while camping! We love the mid-calf Ugg-style booties but the pattern also includes
a reversible slipper that has a rib knit heel piece for a better fit. Wear and feel like you’re walking
on clouds! Both views are insulated with batting for comfort and warmth, and there’s a shoe bag
roomy enough for booties or carrying slippers for the whole family!
Nordik Quilted Booties & Slippers from Jalie – click here
OUTER FABRIC: Medium-weight woven fabrics like canvas, twill, quilting cotton and denim
INNER FABRIC: Terrycloth, velvet, minky or fleece
Have fun with all kinds of fabrics from waterproof nylon to denim or corduroy for a can’t-believe-these-are-slippers look.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
NON-SLIP SOLES
FLEECE
IMITATION LEATHER
CANVAS
Create slipper bottoms with this
100% polyester PVC dot fabric
Grippy Non-slip Fabric
click here
Mauve Supersoft sweatshirt with
Alpen Fleece Back
Riga Collection by Modelo
click here
Bronze Pearl from
Santiago Collection
Modelo Fabrics
click here
Oiled Indigo Solid Canvas
Cloud9 Fabrics
click here

LAST MINUTE
stocking fillers
6 stocking-filling gifts that everyone will love to receive!
OH SEW! MINI
STASH ’N STORE
This mini pocket-sized
organiser is the perfect size for
even the smallest of sewing
spaces. The silicone pockets
offer a sturdy grip on sewing
notions, marking tools, small
scissors and rulers, and it’s
available in lots of colours!
To find more handy storage
items - click here
MEASURE UP
MULTI TOOL
Made in Australia from premium
bamboo, this tool from Sew To
Grow has both imperial and
metric measurements. Use it as
a needle position guide, seam
gauge, straight edge, mark
hems, press with it and use as a
quick reference guide.
To see all measuring items –
click here
VARIO-PLIERS
This multi-tool attaches
press fasteners,
eyelets, jeans buttons
and rivets easily! Use
the piercing tool to
pierce holes of 3mm
and 4mm with even
pressure, and apply
the Colour Snaps.
To view this handy tool
– click here
QUILTING CLIPS
These Klipit quilting
clips are a fantastic
alternative to pins and
ideal for holding fabric
in place while you
sew and prevent you
from getting pin sticks.
Choose from two sizes
– small and large.
To find more about
these clips - click here
EMBROIDERY IRON
ON TRANSFERS
These sets give stitchers a little taster of
embroidery and how you
can use it to decorate
your clothing. Each
set has eight sheets of
transfers plus a copy of
The Little Book of Basic
Embroidery. The designs
work well as small
projects or combined to
create larger pieces.
To view all the
embroidery packs from
Alison Glass - click here
SELF MEASURING TAPE
It can be tricky to measure yourself accurately at home when no one else is around but this
versatile tape measure simply wraps around your body. Simply lock in place and push the button
to retract and contour to the shape of your body. Then look in the mirror with hands free!
To find more measuring tools – click here

New fabrics for this season
Constantly reinventing the boho style, Maureen Cracknell invites you on a magical
journey through creative illustrations of majestic creatures, hand-drawn florals and
glistening colours... Crafting Magic is now available from stockists …. Click here for
details

New fabrics for this season
Enter Katarina Roccella's point of view as an artist, where her prints are dynamic,
beautifully abstract, and have an undeniable edge that carries a sense of exotic charm.
Eclectic Intuition is now available from stockists …. Click here for details

New fabrics for this season
Bold colours, painterly florals and everything you love about Bari J's maximalist style is
now in one collection that will take you back to a period in time where poise and elegance
were at their peak. Garden Of Opulence is now available from stockists …. Click here for
details

New fabrics for this season
Embrace the quirky side of life with Jessica Swift's prints that are filled with her signature
folk motifs, uplifting bright colours and mystical critters.. Path To Discovery is now
available from stockists …. Click here for details

New fabrics for this season
Always coming back to her roots, leave it to Bonnie Christine to ignite our curiosity of
what nature has to offer with organic and romantic prints that cherish the simpler things in
life. Roots Of Nature is now available from stockists …. Click here for details

Style Arc’s Logan Shacket
made with
AGF’s superb flannel fabric
The Logan is an oversized, shirt-style
jacket featured here in the softest, cosiest
flannel imaginable! Made to the highest
standards, AGF flannel is 100% cotton
double brushed, meaning it’s super soft on
both sides. Wonderfully warm in the colder
months ~ great for PJ's, shirts, quilts.
www.hantexonline.co.uk/flannel
www.hantexonline.co.uk/logan
Find the fabric for your next project
StyleArc & Art Gallery Fabrics are distributed
in the UK by Hantex Ltd