No Sew Superheroes – A guide to cape making

Have you got a caped crusader at home? No. Well we think it’s time you did. Keep reading for a DIY cape that would make Superman proud.

You’ll need:

Approx. 1.5 m of knit fabric

1 m of ribbon

Scissors

Instructions:

1. Lay your fabric out and fold over one of the long ends by 2. 5cm.
2. With your scissors make several snips in the fold along the length of the fabric approx. 2.5 cm apart.
3. Open the fold. You’ll now have several slits to weave your ribbon in an out of.
4. After the ribbon is woven through all the slits, gather the fabric towards the centre. Take each end of ribbon & loop it back through the last slit and knot. To keep your ribbon ends from fraying you can quickly run the edge over a flame to seal them.

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Set sail with Fabric Library’s new Maritime collection

Inspired by the seaside, this charming range of printed cottons provides endless opportunities for all sorts of interiors. The 4 novelty patterns will look great in seaside homes as well as children's bedrooms while the more classic stripes, small patterns and spots are incredibly versatile.

Iconographic designs such as Seashells, Seabirds, Coral and Skipper are wonderfully complemented by others in the collection like the deck chair stripe called Sail Stripe and the fresh and fashionable Seaside Spot. Skipper is undoubtedly the signature design of the collection with its lighthouses and sailing boats scooting across the water. Seashells is full of interest and detail and features delicate seashells strewn on a spotty ground while design Seabirds is soft and gentle in its character and colour palette. With its large scale and flowing stylized flowers, design Coral rambles across the fabric in a relaxed and simple way creating a fresh and contemporary feel which is casual yet chic.

The colour palette is gentle and sophisticated with shades of Mist, Surf, Sand and Mineral while Marine adds a cheerful summery flavour with its crisp blues and whites, and vibrant red accents. The collection is printed on a pure cotton base-cloth and is suitable for use as curtaining, accessories and light upholstery. Let your imagination run amok and create some stylist yet affordable interiors.

Love the design, but not the price? Then, why pay showroom prices? Take a trip to the designer’s showroom, and make your selection. Give us a call and we’ll get you a price – a great one, guaranteed! We sell designer fabrics at wholesale prices after all. Our Golden Number is 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX. We look forward to hearing from you.  

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The perfect peacock party frock

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This peacock tutu is so amazing you might just want to make one for yourself.

You’ll need:

Tulle, tulle and more tulle (Blue, Teal, Green, Lime and Brown are good choices)

Felt in various colours (preferably choose colours close to that of your tule)                          

Ribbon

Glue gun

Instructions:

• Start by making your tulle tutu. Click here for instructions on how to create a no sew tutu. To get a more realistic tail effect, only tie you tulle strips to the back of the tutu waist band, with your strips shorter on the sides and longer in the middle.

• Now for the feathers. Cut your felt into various shapes and sizes that when stacked will mimic the ‘eye’ of a peacock’s feather (see images below). You can now stitch or glue your pieces together.

• Scatter and tack your feathers along a strip or more of ribbon.

• Simply tie the ribbon to the back of the tutu and voila! A peacock tutu!

You can find this and other rip roaring costume ideas when you board the train to crazy.

Looking to make believe? With a haberdashery packed to the brim with ribbons, feathers and more, you’ll find everything you need for your trip to Neverland at Fabric and Textile Warehouse. Just give us a call on our Golden Number 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX and we’ll help you start your journey.

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Fabric Library opens ‘Windows’ with new colour focused collection.

The new Windows collection from Fabric Library follows on from the first colour library concept which was the upholstery collection, Lounge. This new collection of drapery plains exploits the natural tendency of people to shop by colour with an incredible selection of 278 colours.

There are an amazing 9 qualities in the collection ranging from luxurious lustrous plains and textures, to wide-width taffetas, to classic moirés and some dry textured qualities with loads of surface interest.

The Windows collection is divided into 4 colour library books which are grouped in colour themes namely Pure, Earth, Hotshot and Cool Cat. Page through these books at your nearest Fabric Library showroom (click here to find it), make your selection and give us a call. We won’t charge you those outrageous showroom prices. We sell designer fabrics at wholesale prices after all.

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Hertex Fabrics invites you to join The Poetry Club

Hertex Fabrics has long been associated with high quality chenille product, both in jacquards and plains. Their new collection The Poetry Club is no exception. The range offers jacquards on natural grounds with a selection of classic as well as modern patterns and colour ways. An impressive stripe and heavy action plain completes the collection.

Click here to view the collection online, or take a trip to your local Hertex Fabrics showroom. Remember that just because you like their fabrics, you don’t have to pay their prices. Take a trip to the designer’s showroom, and make your selection. Give us a call and we’ll get you a price – a great one, guaranteed! We sell designer fabrics at wholesale prices after all. Our Golden Number is 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX. We look forward to hearing from you.

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