Crafting your way to DIY tape

You may remember this clever little tutorial on how to make your own Fabric Tape. We’re continuing with this crafty theme, and supplying you with some wonderful tips on how to create more great tape. 

Take this lace tape from Free Pretty Things For You. By simply sticking a strip of ribbon to one side of some double sided tape, you too can create beautiful embellishments for note books, presents and more. 

Not as big a fan of lace as we are? What about ribbon? Using the above mentioned steps you can just as easily create some ribbon related wonders.  

Fill your crafting treasure trove with wonders from our haberdashery. Ribbons, lace, feathers and more. Just give us a call on our Golden Number (0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX) to find out more about what’s in stock and on special this month.

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DIY sewing machine cover

Keep your sewing machine protected, wrapped up and under cover with this snazzy new DIY from the folks at Ideas. 

You’ll need:

Transparent organza

Instructions:

• First measure the length of your sewing machine when it is set up for use and add 10cm (measurement A). Now measure the machine from the front of the table over the top to the back of the table and add 10cm (measurement B). Cut out the organza according to length (A) and width (B).
• Divide measurement B by three (measurement C). Cut two squares from the organza using measurement C for both the length and width.
• Sew the panels together with French seams and work a 1,5cm hem at the bottom edge of the cover. Use transfer paper to print a flower design on the front of the machine cover.

Top tip: Before starting this project we suggest you visit your local Fabric and Textile Warehouse. We have an extensive collection of organza sheers available in every colour of the rainbow. You could also take a trip to our ONLINE CATALOGUE and have a look at some gorgeous CRYSTAL SHEER SNOW ORGANZA that we think is just perfect for this project. 

Found something you like? Then give us a call on our Golden Number (0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX).

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DIY magic with mini plush unicorns

Find yourself in the mystical realm of daydreams and fairy tales, when you discover just how easy it is to make yourself a heard of these delightful unicorns.

This fabulous tutorial is just another bit of creative genius from the folks at Urban Threads and can be accessed by just clicking here.  

Top tip: make your new friend extra loveable by using coral or plain fleece fabric for the body. We just so happen to have a host of new colours and patterns in stock which would be perfect. Give us a call on our Golden Number (0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX) to find out more about what’s in stock and on special this month. You can also send us a FRIEND REQUEST on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news from the fabric world. And don’t forget to FIND US on Pinterest while you are at it.

DIY Ombre Curtains

We just had to share our latest Pinterest find: DIY Ombre Curtains. Gorgeous, on-trend and oh-so-easy to create… who could ask for more?

Well, even if you didn’t ask, we’re making things even simpler. Why not get us to make up the curtains for you? Just bring us your dimensions and fabric choice and we’ll get busy with the stitching. Once they’re done, you can dip and dye them to your heart’s content.

Give us a call on our Golden Number 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX and we’ll help you pick fabric to dye for.

Don’t forget to send us a FRIEND REQUEST on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Twitter to stay up to date with our latest news. You’ll also FIND US on Pinterest and while you’re at it, why not visit our ONLINE CATALOGUE and check out what we have in store for you.

Technically fun tutorial: light-up leather lotus flowers

This tutorial from Offbeat Bride is not only great for tech-freaks with creative flair, but is so easy to follow that even the most ungeeky amongst us will have no problem. Simply click here to discover how to create the first flower in your light-up leather lotus garden.

Before you start panicking about where to find your leather, give us a call on our Golden Number 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX. We’ve got a wide range of the textile in stock; perfect for this and other projects. You could also click HERE and take a peek at our ONLINE CATALOGUE. That way you’ll know what you’re looking for before your give us the call.

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Infographic: DIY Wedding Dress Design

You were on the road to the wedding of your dreams, when you found yourself lost in a sea of design-speak that has your brain burning and your eye’s going skew. Lucky for you Wedding Mix has developed an infographic that not only tells you what a Watteau is, but also illustrates the differences between various necklines, waistlines and hemlines on a wedding dress. You may want to print out a version to give to you dressmaker, and maybe one for the groom too.

Planning a wedding on budget can be a chore. That is why we’re happy to be able to supply you with high quality bridal statins, chiffons and more at amazingly low prices. Before you give us a call on our GOLDEN NUMBER (0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX), why not check out our ONLINE CATALOGUE. Here you’ll find a host of fabrics perfect for your big day.

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Sustainable DIY with PET bottle purses

We all know the mantra: reduce, reuse, recycle. It’s a wonderful saying, but not one we that we always live by. For instance, did you know that 80% of plastic bottles are not recycled?

Well, here’s a tutorial to change all that. Not only is it a great way to improve you green reputation, but these little plastic bottle purses also make for great gift boxes, make-up bags, medication carriers, etc.

 You’ll need:

2 x plastic bottles of the same size

Craft knife

Fine-grade sand paper

Zipper

Hot glue gun

Instructions

• Cut the bottom portion off of your plastic bottle with a box cutter, and use fine-grain sand paper to smooth the rough edges.
• Stitch or hot glue of a zipper between two cut bottle bottoms.

Committed to going green? Then you’d better check out Green Upgrader, where you’ll find this and other ways to achieving a greener lifestyle.

While you’re on the hunt for a greener lifestyle, make sure to check out our eco-friendly range of fabrics. Give us a call on our Golden Number 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX to find out more about these and other fabrics. You can also send us a FRIEND REQUEST on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Twitter to stay up to date with our latest news.

Crayon tinting: a how-to-guide for embroiderers

Here’s a little guide to adding some extra “oomph to your stitcheries” from Lauren Brandy over at Pimp Stitch.

 You’ll need:

• design for stitching
• fabric (preferably a tight-weave cotton) larger than your image
• assorted coloured Crayola crayons (other brands may not work as well)
• extra fabric for padding
• iron
• embroidery floss
• needle
• embroidery hoop

Instructions:

• Pre-wash your fabric to remove sizing, plus the colour will adhere better to washed fabric. 
• Transfer your design to fabric, tracing with a pencil or using a transfer pen or carbon paper. Make sure your lines are well defined because they will determine the outlines for your colouring.  
• While some sites recommend fusing your fabric to a stabilizer or freezer paper to make colouring easier, Lauren chooses to add a few layers of fabric underneath as padding and puts them all in an embroidery hoop. The padding will also help to reduce any hard marks or streaks when it comes to colouring. She suggests that if you need a harder surface in order to colour, you could always put a solid object underneath and move it around to provide resistance as needed.
• Using gentle, one-way strokes, apply colour. Layer on colour until you are happy.
• When you're done colouring, take your fabric out of the hoop and sandwich it between two layers of paper, back side up. Iron with a warm iron. The paper will absorb the excess melted crayon, preventing your ironing board from getting all icky.  
• Once set and cool, put your coloured design back in the hoop and start stitching! It's recommended to hand wash embroideries with crayon tinting to keep the colours from fading. 

Helpful hints from the expert:

• When tracing your pattern onto the fabric, be sure to use a line that will be darker than your colouring so you'll be able to follow it when you're ready to stitch.
• Make sure to use crayons that have clean tips. You might, otherwise, end up with a splotch of green on a flesh-coloured leg.

While you’ll have to raid the kid’s school bag for some crayons, you sure to find all the fabric and thread you’ll need for this project and others at Fabric and Textile Warehouse. Give us a call on our Golden Number 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX to find out more about what’s in stock and on special. You can also take a peep at our ONLINE CATALOGUE when you click here.

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Wedding DIYs: Linen Invitations

So, you’ve decided to go for the rustic, homemade feel at your wedding, but want something a little more out-of-the-box than recycled paper and wax seals. How about linen invitations?

Wait! We’re not saying that you stitch your invites, what we’re suggesting is way easier than that. We’re simply saying that you should click here. Where is here? Well, here is a radical tutorial from Offbeat Bride that’ll show you just how easy it is to print your invites on fabric of all things.

For real rustic charm, may we suggest our range of eco-friendly fabrics? Made in an eco-friendly and sustainable manner, they’ll impress your guests, without negatively impacting on the environment.

For more info on our eco-friendly and/or bridal fabrics give us a call on our Golden Number (0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX). You can also send us a FRIEND REQUEST on Facebook and FOLLOW US on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news from the fabric world.

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Upcycled Scarflett Tutorial

Looking for a stylish way to beat the approaching chill? What about a cute scarflette upcycled from an old jersey?

You’ll need:

An old jersey & matching thread

Big buttons

Instructions:

Take your jersey and cut out a long rectangle about 20 x 75 cm in size.

Place right sides together and sew around the edges, just leave one of the short ends open. Invert the scarflette so that the right sides are now on the outside.

Position the ends of the scarflette as shown in the image. Stitch on two large buttons through both layers of the scarflette. And you’re done.

  

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Add a spring-time neckline to your winter wardrobe

Add a little spring time to your wardrobe this autumn with this Petal Tees Tutorial from Ruffles & Stuff. Click here for the tutorial.

Are you a scrap happy shopper? Then you’ll be glad to hear that we offer great deals on scraps sold by weight. Just come on over and find all your craft room essentials. You can also give us a call on our Golden Number 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX beforehand to find out what’s in stock and on special. While you are at it, FRIEND US on Facebook or FOLLOW US on Twitter - they’re great ways to keep up to date with what’s on the go at your favourite fabric store.