Showing posts with label fabric and textile warehouse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fabric and textile warehouse. Show all posts
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
IT’S A WEBSITE!
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website.
You can find it at www.fabrictextilewarehouse.co.za.
It’s packed with the latest news and gossip from the fabric world, as well as
nifty info on who we are, where to find us and how to get a hold of us. And
this is just the beginning… keep an eye on those billboards folks because our
ONLINE CATALOGUE is COMING SOON!
For more info for this and other great happenings at Fabric
and Textile Warehouse give us a call on our Golden Number: 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX
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Thursday, 9 August 2012
Home grown and handmade: shweshwe pumps
There are few
things that say “Made in Africa ” quite like
shweshwe fabric. Its vibrant colours and traditional designs are synonymous
with Table Mountain
You will need
• pair of pumps• two pieces of shwe-shwe cotton fabric that contrast well
• brown paper for pattern
• pencil
• leather
• insoles
• Supawood
• contact adhesive
• masking tape
• dressmaker‘s pencil
• matching coloured sewing thread
• appliqué paper
• clamp
• clingwrap
• felt
• spray starch
• waterproof glue
Before you begin
You will need to use both craft and stitchcraft skills to make a pair of shoes. It is time consuming as they are made in stages, and the glue must dry thoroughly between each stage. Read the instructions first and if necessary make a mock shoe out of a piece of denim before you start cutting and sewing the printed fabric.To make
- Choose either the left or right pump for making up the pattern and put the other aside. Place the shoe on the brown paper and neatly trace around the sole. Cut out the pattern and trace it onto a piece of leather. Cut the leather sole out around the outline. in the same way, cut out the identical shape on an insole. It is advisable to purchase insoles larger than your shoe size so you can cut the correct shape out accurately. Now, in exactly the same way, cut a sole out of a piece of supawood – this will be used as a last when gluing and clamping the pattern pieces together.
- Place the sole pattern piece onto the fabric with the fabric wrong side uppermost and trace the sole onto the fabric using a dressmaker’s pencil. Cut out the pattern piece adding a 1cm seam allowance around the entire shape.
- Take the shoe that you used for the sole pattern and, using masking tape, cover the front of the shoe. As you work, stick the masking tape in strips over the shoe, overlapping each strip by half every time. This will give you a firmer pattern piece as it will be a double layer. Cut away the excess tape at the edges if necessary.
- When the shoe is completely covered with masking tape, cut it away from the shoe at the back of the heel. Carefully pull the masking tape away from the shoe and stick it onto the brown paper. You will need to snip around the toe section of the masking tape so the pattern is flat. This section of the toe is gathered in the sewing process.
- Draw around the masking tape to produce a pattern piece. With the wrong side of the fabric uppermost, cut the pattern piece out adding a 1cm seam allowance around the heel and outer section edge. The inner edge is bound and it is not necessary to add a seam allowance to this section of the pattern piece.
- Place your foot on the fabric and, using the dressmaker’s pencil, indicate the position of the big toe and little toe.
- Cut a pattern piece accordingly for the lining from the contrast fabric. Apply appliqué paper to the wrong side of the fabric. This will reinforce the fabric.
- Cut diagonal strips of fabric to fit the inner edge of the shoe from either the main or contrast fabric for the binding. The strips must be 3cm wide, including the seam allowance. If you need to join pieces together to obtain the correct length, remember these must be joined on the bias. Bind the inner edge of the fabrics together using a matching coloured sewing thread.
- With the right sides of the fabric facing, close the seam at the heel. Note If required, this seam can be bound, which will produce a neater seam on the finished shoe. Work a row of ease stitches along the toe section as indicated with the markers. Pull in the ease stitches until the shoe fits the shape of the toe section of the sole.
- Sew the shoe section to the sole piece. Snip the seam allowance frequently around the outer edges when completed, taking care not to cut into the seam.
- Using contact adhesive, glue the leather sole to the fabric sole. Place the Supawood last into the shoe and clamp together. Leave the last clamped in position until the glue is completely dry. Unclamp and remove the last.
- Cut out a piece of lining fabric with a 1cm seam allowance so it will cover the insole. Using contact adhesive, glue the fabric to the insole, snipping the seam allowance around the curved edge and sticking the allowance to the back of the insole. Leave to dry thoroughly.
- At this stage the fabric shoe is completed, but it is floppy and has no form. You will need to reinforce it with felt to produce the actual shoe. To do this, place clingwrap on the front toe section of the original shoe. Remove the clingwrap and cut out from felt. Fit the felt over the shoe and spray starch it. Leave the starch to dry and spray a second layer. Now paint the shoe with waterproof glue. Leave to dry.
- Carefully remove the felt from the shoe and using contact adhesive fit it to the inside of the shoe so it fits firmly. Leave to dry.
- Repeat for the other foot, reversing the pattern pieces and using the second pump to shape the fabric sections
Tips
Once you have made the pattern pieces for one foot, turn them over to the wrong side for the pattern pieces for the other foot. Decide which fabric you wish to use as the main fabric before cutting out.
Visit
Ideas for this and other fabulous fabric tutorials
with a home grown twist.
Get your
shweshwe fabric at Fabric and Textile Warehouse, stockists of Da Gama Textiles,
the home of the original shweshwe. Call us on our Golden Number (0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB
TEX
Sunday, 5 August 2012
How to make a sleeper couch
Learn
how to create a sleeper couch that is as easy to assemble as it is to wash with
this helpful tutorial*. You will need:
High-density foam cut to the following sizes:
2 x 900 x 960 x 250mm blocks
1 x 900 x 250 tapered to 150mm block
Sewing machine and accessories
5 metres cotton or washable fabric
Velcro tape
2 x 900 x 960 x 250mm blocks
1 x 900 x 250 tapered to 150mm block
Sewing machine and accessories
5 metres cotton or washable fabric
Velcro tape
Instructions:
- Wrap the blocks of foam in the fabric so that one long side remains open. On this side you will fold the fabric in the same way that you would wrap a present, so that Velcro can be stitched onto the last flap to allow for removal of the covers for washing.
- For a neat finish on the other long side, sew along the full length of the short sides. You will be left with a triangular. Tuck this inside; sew this closed by hand.
- To achieve a really snug, tight fit, sew the fabric to fit each block of foam, and then remove the fabric; sew small seams on the outside. This will create a strong edge and allow for easy lining up when refitting the covers after washing.
- Sew a strip of fabric that can be used to join to two large blocks together. This serves to hold the blocks together and prevent them from slipping apart when the sofa is used as a bed.
Find the perfect fabric for this and your other DIY projects at your nearest Fabric and Textile Warehouse. For more information on what’s in stock and on special give us a call on our Golden Number: 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Don’t leave your best friend out in the cold! How to make a doggie coat:
Click
here to download an easy-to-follow tutorial and pattern that will help
keep your furry little friend warm this winter.
This
pattern originated here,
a nifty little website filled with things to create with the fabrics you get at
Fabric and Textile Warehouse. Give us a call on our Golden Number 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX
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Thursday, 26 July 2012
Coral Tree Fabrics: Made in SA and sold at Fabric and Textile Warehouse
With the International Quilt Convention Africa just days
away we thought we’d use the opportunity to remind you about Da Gama’s exciting
range of Coral Tree Fabrics. Printed on premium 100% combed cotton fabric with
a soft finish, this is a collection of traditional and contemporary quilting material
that is uniquely South African. Fresh,
innovative and relevant these fabrics have taken the international quilting
market by storm and will be on proud display at 
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Sunday, 15 July 2012
Get your daily delight with a spoonful of Disney.
We just
had to share our latest find! Spoonful, the Disney affiliated site, offers up
tons of how-to-goodies for young and old to enjoy. There is just so much to
make and create that we honestly don’t know where to start. Maybe we’ll take a
magic carpet ride… or find our froggie prince… or perhaps we’ll just blame on
the boogie.
Remember
that however you decide to start your journey through Neverland; you’ll find
everything you need to make your dreams come true at Fabric and Textile
Warehouse. Call us on our Golden Number (0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX
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Friday, 13 July 2012
The perfect accessory for your little princess – a DIY felt bag
Supplies:
Felt
Sewing
machine
Thread
Scissors
Ruler
Button
Instructions:
- Start by cutting your felt into strips. You’ll need: 2 pieces 14 cm x 11 cm (bag sides), 1 piece 12 cm x 2.5cm (closing strap), 2 pieces 24 cm x 1.5cm (handles)
- Lay the two large squarish pieces together and pin.
- Using a maker, draw 2 small squares (5 x 5 cm) in the bottom corners of the bag.
- Cut out the squares.
- Sew along the sides of the bag (leaving the cut corner open) and along the bag’s bottom.
- Align the side and bottom seams
of each corner and pin the edges together (see image). Sew along this edge to produce
a corner on which the bag can rest without toppling over.
Aligning the corner seams - Now to create handles for your bag. Pin each end of the handle strips on the inside of the bag. When pinning make sure that at least 2.5 cm of the handle strip is hidden below the bags edge and that all ends are aligned and pinned evenly. Stitch the handles securely in place.
- Finally add the closing flap: Measure your chosen button and create an appropriately sized button hole at one end of the strip. Sew the other end of the strap to the outside of the back side of the bag. Fold the strap over the bag and use its button hole to mark where to sew your button. Sew the button.
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Thursday, 12 July 2012
Royal Court: A new collection of majestic textiles from Hertex Fabrics
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| Dreamscape - Aqua |
Take a
journey to the imperial halls of the past with Hertex Fabrics and their new
collection of Royal Court
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| Phillip - Paprika |
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| William - Haze |
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Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Loyalty card holders get 7.5% OFF ALL PURCHASES until end July 2012.
Yes, you
read right folks - we’re offering all our Loyalty Card holders an extra 5% OFF*!
That means that until the end of July you will get a staggering 7.5% off all your
purchase at Fabric and Textile Warehouse. Fabulous, isn’t it?
To qualify
for the discount simply print the voucher below and bring it along with your
loyalty card on your next visit to Fabric and Textile Warehouse. Don’t have a
loyalty card? Get yours in store today – it’s FREE! Still have some questions?
Call us on our Golden Number (0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX) – we’re here to help.
* T's and C's apply.
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Thursday, 5 July 2012
Something to inspire… NEW Jacquard fabrics in store for you
With a
wide range of new Jacquard fabrics expected to burst through our doors any day
now we thought we’d give you some ideas on what to do with these luxurious
textiles.
Firstly,
it is important to note that the term Jacquard does not refer to a particular
fabric, but rather a type weaving that creates a pattern or design onto a
fabric. Used extensively in upholstery, Jacquard fabrics are also great for
curtaining, bedspreads and clothing.
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Tuesday, 3 July 2012
Website on hold for a little bit longer.
We know
you’re just as excited about our new online catalogue as we are! In an effort
to bring you the absolute best the textile community has to offer, we’ve decided
to keep the launch of our new site on ice until we’re ready to share our
exciting new products with you We have not one, not two, but THREE containers
full of stunning, customised imported curtaining on their way that we felt were
too good not to share. So, while we’re packing the shelves, the website will be
sitting in the cooler, just waiting to be launched and share shelves full of
fresh new stock with you!
Keep a
close eye on our Blog, Facebook and Twitter pages for updates on the situation
– you’ll be glad you did as we have something special in-store for our loyal
followers.
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Saturday, 30 June 2012
We’re open on Sundays!
Thursday, 28 June 2012
International Quilt Convention Africa: 27 - 29 July 2012
Monday, 25 June 2012
Kaleidoscope 2013 – The 17th National Quilt Festival
The
17th National Quilt
Festival (01 – 07 July 2013) is to be hosted by the Oranje Quilters’ Guild at Eunice High School in Bloemfontein
Looking
for fabrics or other quilting essentials - give us a call on our Golden
Number 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX and we'll help you
find what you need.
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Sunday, 24 June 2012
Get set for a spin with this spiral fleece scarf.
- To start with, you’ll first need to create the pattern. Fold a sheet of paper into quarters. Using a compass or ruler draw a large outer circle (with a 5” / 12.7cm radius) and a smaller inner circle (1.5” / 3.8cm radius). Cut along the edges of both circles to get your pattern.
- Using the pattern cut a
series of fleece fabric circles. How many is up to you – four were used to
create the scarf in the image, but you can add more for a longer version.
- Connect the fleece circles by
butting the edges together and zigzagging to create a smooth, flat seam.
- Shape the open ends by
trimming to form a point – And there you have it a spiral fleece scarf to
chase the winter blues away. Take it up a notch by embellishing with
embroidery our doubling up with another colour. Let your creativity run
wild.
For more
ideas like this one on what to do with the fabrics you buy in our stores visit http://bit.ly/M3Twv1 or give us a call on our Golden Number 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB
TEX.
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Friday, 22 June 2012
Get comfy with low prices and great tutorials
If you
haven’t already heard, then where have you been? We are selling our scatter
cushions at some incredibly low prices. Starting from R 16.99 - this is a deal
not to be missed.
If it’s a
lack of covers that has you down then don’t despair – here’s a quick and easy
tutorial on how to make a cover in which to stuff your cushion.
- Place your tape measure from
seam to seam, measure the size of your cushion inner.
- Adding a 2cm seam allowance
to your measurement cut 2 pieces of fabric to size.
- Overlock
- Place the right sides of your
fabric together and stitch along the 3 sides and around all 4 corners
leaving a gap in the fourth side large enough to slip the cushion inner
in.
- Turn the cover right side out
and insert the inner.
- Turn under the raw edges of
the opening and slip stitch closed.
We know
this sounds incredibly simple to make (which is why we love it), but this is
just a canvas on which you can express yourself. We have a wide range of
vibrant fabrics that are perfect for this project or visit our haberdashery and
stock up on some embellishments.
Want to know
what’s in stock? Give us a call on our Golden Number 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX.
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Thursday, 21 June 2012
These boots were made for crawling – DIY booties for rockin’ babies
If you’ve
popped in for a visit recently you’ll have noted the bold colours and vibrant
patterns that make our fabrics so perfect for the kids. This could also mean
that, like us, you've been hunting around for creative ways to put said fabric
to good use. Well, have we found a winner for you - these adorable little
booties are so cute and wonderfully easy to make.
- Click here to download the pattern
and cut 4 tops and 4 soles out of your chosen fabric.
- Sew
the right sides of 2 top pieces together, but remember not to sew along
the outside line. Turn it right side out and top stitch along the edge.
- If you’re looking to add a design or appliqué to the shoe, now is the time to do it.
- With
the right sides together, pin the top to 2 pieces of the sole. The buckle
piece should be against the sole, allowing the toe of the shoe to overlap
the buckle.
- Sew
around the edge of the shoe and trim off any excess fabric.
- Turn
the shoe right side out and sew a snap on the flap and the side of the
shoe so as to hold the buckle in place.
- Repeat
steps 2 – 6 to create the other shoe.
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And there you have it, a simple yet stylish pair of
booties for your little one. For this and other fabulous things to do with
fabric visit http://shwinandshwin.blogspot.com/.
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Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Re-Garding quilting in KZN - Quilt Indaba 2012 @ Highbury
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Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Positive reinforcement – preventing and repairing knee patches
There’s no doubting that kids lead a rough and tumble
lifestyle. Tearing through shrubbery and falling down rabbit holes just goes
with the territory, but constantly replacing torn and worn-out clothing can
take its toll on your bank balance. That is why we recommend taking the
traditional route – patch wherever and whenever necessary.
Creative
patching is a great way to spice up old clothes and generate interest in
forgotten garments. Try adding teddy bears and butterflies or spiders and
soccer balls to missing knees and elbows. Even a simple zigzag stitch can liven
things up. Just make sure that that patch is slightly larger than the worn out
section – at least 2.5cm all round should do the trick.
If you
want to nip the problem in the bud before it starts, then opt for reinforced
knees and elbows (we’re talking about the clothes here and not your kids). When
putting together a new pair of pants consider working some knee patches into
the design. Whether hidden on the inside or boldly displayed on the outside,
these will help prolong the life of your child’s wardrobe and your wallet.
We have a
great variety of vibrant fabrics in stock that are perfect for children’s
clothing. Give us a call on our Golden Number 0861 322 839 | 0861 FAB TEX
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