Fabric Friday - Prehistoric Dinosaurs by Alexander Henry

Cloud prides herself on being able to find co-ordinates for any fabric so I decided to challenge her this week. I asked for 6 fabrics and one of them had to be Prehistoric by Alexander Henry. This is what she came up with.

Top

Prehistoric Blue by Alexander Henry

Middle

Jive Cats Leopard Print Green by Northcott

Tiki Winki Lava by Michael Miller

Bottom

Centennial Solids Royal Blue by Marcus Fabrics

Gwendolyn Dot Tea by Alexander Henry

Premium Solid Fern by Northcott

What do you think of her choices, would you have picked something different? Let us know in the comments. 

Have a great weekend bunnies.

- Ky

Sewing a Circle Skirt with Voodoo Rabbit Fabric and Funky Friends Factory

A few weekends ago Voodoo Rabbit (Ky and Cloud) had a fun filled sewing day with Pauline from Funky Friends Factory. Pauline and I sewed up some cool 50s style circle skirts and Cloud started a Hummingbird inspired pencil/straight skirt (more on that skirt in a future post ;)

Although a deft hand at sewing soft toys Pauline hasn't really sewn clothing before so this was a new challenge for her and I got a chance to test out my teaching skills. 

Cutting out

Pockets successfully attached to the front of the skirt, now what?

Pauline's first invisible zipper, looks pretty good doesn't it :)

Pauline testing the twirl factor of her skirt - it met her approval :) If you come and visit us at Rockabilly Riot this is probably what you are going to find her doing.

Voodoo Rabbit have some Circle Skirt classes coming up where you can learn how to sew a Full Circle Skirt with side seam pockets, invisible back zipper and a waistband. You will also learn how to fussy cut your fabric so that you get the best-looking skirt possible from your chosen design.

Convenient pockets sewn into the side seams.

If you would like to be part of our Circle Skirt workshop the first class will be held on Sunday July 21 from 10am - 5pm (1hr break for lunch) and the second will be in September. More information and sign up can be found in our webstore: Learn to Sew - Circle Skirt (July 21).

Finished circle skirts, what do you think? Pauline used Tiki Winki Poppy by Michael Miller and I used Hula Skull Black by Alexander Henry.

- Ky

Fabric Friday - Decisions, Decisions, What Fabric Should We Make A You Sew Girl Beauty Case In?

The Beauty Case Pattern by You Sew Girl is a vintage-inspired bag which is equally suited to use as a toiletry bag, a travel-bag for craft projects or simply a fun handbag. Pockets line the lid and walls of a spacious interior, so you have plenty of places to organize, store and carry whatever you choose.

We need to sew up a shop sample and half the fun is choosing the fabric! Here are some of the options we’ve been playing around with.

Pony Love

Main Fabric: Candy Party Handsome Pony Black by Kokka

Lining: Truck Stop Pindot Red by Alexander Henry

Hardware: Flat O-Rings 25mm Silver - 4pk

The Music Lover

Main Fabric: Music Plaid Red by Cosmo Textiles

Lining: Rock n Romance Stardust Midnight by Art Gallery Fabrics

Hardware: Flat O-Rings 25mm Silver - 4pk

A Seaside Holiday

Main Fabric: Nautical Stripes Sandy Beiged by Kokka

Lining: Seven Seas The Fleet Red Organic Cotton by Cloud 9

Hardware: Flat O-Rings 25mm Antique - 4pk

Which combination should we choose? Leave a comment & let us know your favourite - or suggest another combination.

- Ky and Cloud

Hummingbird Top and Skirt Sewing Workshop with Cake Pattern's Designer StephC

 

Sew a Hummingbird skirt and top with the pattern designer!!

Join StephC, creator of indie label Cake Patterns, to sharpen your garment sewing skills with the Hummingbird Top and Skirt. This is a great opportunity to learn firsthand about Cake Patterns unique sizing system which allows you to create a customised fit based on your own measurements.

Cake Patterns focus is on fun, re-make-able basics for busy women - always with pockets!

Class Details

When: This course with consist of 4 lessons x 4 weeks (12hr total) starting Tuesday July 30

Time: 6pm - 9pm

Cost: $190The cost of the class includes a copy of the pattern but if you already own the pattern there is an option to deduct the cost of the pattern from the class price.

Sign up to the class here.

Hummingbird Woven Skirt

The Hummingbird woven skirt has no-gape panel pockets, back zipper and simple slim, straight waistband (~1" below natural waist). Skirt is suitable for a wide range of woven fabrics - Orange View skirt is shorter and simpler, a workhorse wardrobe staple in twills, canvases or denim. Pink View Skirt is a little fancier with a tail feather flounce and is suitable for non-bulky bottom weight fabrics with some drape.

Sneaky cute fabric inside skirt pockets

Hummingbird Peplum TopThe Hummingbird knit top features a horseshoe neckline, cap or elbow length sleeves and a seamless four-leaf-clover-shaped peplum. (You can also choose to remove the peplum and make a regular tee with the Hummingbird neckline.) The top is suited to a wide range of jersey fabrics with moderate stretch.

Hummingbird view pink skirt with green view top

The Hummingbird Separates have been a hit in the online sewing world, with over 100 participants in Steph's online Hummingbird Sew along class. You'll benefit from her skill and expertise while you learn:

• knit fabric basics
• binding necklines smoothly
• all about ease and proportioning
• invisible zipper insertion
• hemming knits and wovens for a smooth, professional finish
• understitching, seam finishes, and alternate zipper treatments
• guidance for fitting and design ideas- it's all about you and your sewing!

Check out the Hummingbird Community page on Flickr to see more Hummingbird skirts and tops in action. 

- Ky 

Fabric Friday - Spooktacular Halloween Fabrics by Blend Fabrics

Halloween is every day here at Voodoo Rabbit! Team it up with a retro repro / vintage feel and it really pings on our fabric radar. We don’t really like the ‘traditional’ pumpkin fabrics that are available for Halloween but this range is the exception to the rule! Spooktacular has been designed for Blend Fabrics by Maude Asbury (she also designed the Crabtastic range that Cloud loved so much). Bright pumpkin orange, black, greys & chartreuse green combine beautifully. The colours are bright and punchy but still have that retro look with the use of 50’s Letraset style shading dots. The designs are simple and reminiscent of Americana advertising signage and have bold images of Witches Brew bottles, skitty-kitty Cats, grinning Jack O Lanterns and flying Bats. Just perfect!

Top Row

Spooktacular Witches Brew Charcoal by Blend Fabric

Middle Row

Spooktacular Distressed Dot Orange by Blend Fabric

Spooktacular Halloween Harlequin Charcoal by Blend Fabric

Bottom Row

Spooktacular Scaredy Cat Orange by Blend Fabric

Spooktacular Pumpkintopia Charcoal by Blend Fabric

Spooktacular Gone Batty Orange by Blend Fabric

As an added bonus, Blend Fabrics also have a free PDF pattern download for this rather fetching table runner! I (Ky) want to make this up so much – I am a sucker for the stained glass look and the fabrics themselves are just too yummy to resist. Perfect hallway decoration for Trick or Treat time this year, no?

Are you decorating for Halloween this year? We’d love to know what decorations you make / sew / create for one of the most fun days of the year.

- Ky and Cloud