New Alexander Henry Fabric | Pinup, Zebras, Bright Spots and Mexico

One of our favourite fabric brands is Alexander Henry, in fact these fabrics are the reason we opened up a fabric store to begin with. The print quality and base cloth is always of highest quality and is perfect for sewing clothing.

We have had a few new Alexander Henry fabrics arrive and they are all now available in showroom and on our website.

Top: Mahalo Girls Vintage Aqua by Alexander Henry

This is a 50% reduction of the popular Aloha Girls print

Middle Left: The Dotted Line Multi Berry by Alexander Henry

Middle Right: The Dotted Line Multi Blue by Alexander Henry

Bottom Left: Zahara Black by Alexander Henry

Bottom Right: Zocalo Bright by Alexander Henry

We should have another box of Alexander Henry fabrics arriving in a few weeks, we can't wait to show you what's in it :)

- Ky and Cloud

Make Friends with Your Overlocker | Overlocking for Beginners Workshop

Does your overlocker scare you?

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Does rethreading it end in a tangled mess?

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Perhaps you just need to make friends with your Overlocker, and learn how to use it to improve, not hinder the quality of your sewing.

Join Martyn Smith and learn to tame your overlocker. 

When: Mar 10th 2013

Time: 2 - 5pm

What: During this 3 hour class you will learn the following:
- How to thread your machine with confidence
- How to adjust the tension to get perfect stitches
- How to adjust the differential feed when sewing stretch fabrics

For more information, or to sign up, pop over to our website: Make Friends with Your Overlocker - Mar 10 (2pm - 5pm)

- Ky 

Organic A Go Go - Monaluna & Cloud 9 Organic Cotton Fabrics

We are gradually increasing the range of organic cotton fabrics that we stock here at Voodoo Rabbit Fabric. Our current range of organic cottons include retro cars and scooter from Monaluna, super cute pirates from Cloud 9, mice and sheep in very unexpected colours from Kokka and The Lorax from Robert Kaufman.
Although organic cottons cost a bit more than others, we feel that they are well worth the extra money per metre. We believe that sewing in itself is an environmentally friendly pursuit. By sewing, mending and recycling our own clothes and accessories we are reducing waste in landfill. DIY items also reduce our dependence on mass produced, sweatshop made clothing. Choosing to sew using organic cotton just takes us one step further along the eco-friendly spectrum :)

Havana Collection by Monaluna Fabric

Havana On the Go Blue Organic Cotton by Monaluna

Havana On the Go Red Organic Cotton by Monaluna

Havana Scoot! Scoot! Blue Organic Cotton by Monaluna

GOTS-certified organic cotton is produced using no toxic chemicals throughout the entire production process, ensuring a healthier working environment for the farmers and mill workers, and a healthier, higher-quality product for the end user. Additionally, the GOTS certification signifies that the product is fair-trade, ensuring that it was produced under safe, healthy and equitable conditions. Read more about the Global Organic Textile Standard(GOTS) and what it covers here.

Seven Seas by Cloud 9 Fabric

Seven Seas Laddies & Poppets White Organic Cotton by Cloud 9

Seven Seas Sea Critters Blue Organic Cotton by Cloud 9

Seven Seas The Fleet Red Organic Cotton by Cloud 9

We'd be interested to know if any of you have sewn with organic cotton, did you notice the difference?

- Ky and Cloud

Salt Water Fabric Collection designed by Tula Pink for Free Spirit

Salt water is the latest collection by Tula Pink for Free Spirit fabric and we are very excited to have gotten our hands on some:)

Tula Pink describes her Salt Water fabric collection as follows:

"Growing up on the California coast stays with a girl. The salty sea air and the sun slowly descending into the pacific ocean will always mark the end of the day for me even if I am far away, this is what I see when I close my eyes. The ocean covers so much of the earth and most of what goes on out there is still a mystery. This collection is standing on the fine sand beach imagining a whole other universe under the current. An Octopus sits majestically aware in an intricate lattice work of seaweed, coral and tiny fish. A cluster of sea shells and starfish drift patiently on the ocean floor where their subtle beauty can only be appreciated by each other. Just on the surface seagulls ebb among the buoys and white caps investigating the source of their next meal or maybe they are pondering flight and the nature of the universe. All of these things and more are happening out there as we go about our every day lives. Salt Water is a tribute to the mystery of the deep sea. So relax, take a vacation even if it's only in the sewing room."

We have chosen 9 of the standout fabrics from the collection and they are all currently available from our Web store and in our showroom.

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Top:
Salt Water Sea Debris Seaweed by Free Spirit
Salt Water Ocean Ponies Aqua by Free Spirit
Salt Water Octo Garden Coral by Free Spirit
Middle:

Salt Water Octo Garden Aqua by Free Spirit

Salt Water Octo Garden Seaweed by Free Spirit

Bottom:

Salt Water Ocean Ponies Seaweed by Free Spirit

Salt Water Submarines and Seaweed Coral by Free Spirit

Salt Water Submarines and Seaweed Blue by Free Spirit

Salt Water Ocean Ponies Coral by Free Spirit

Sewing Inspiration for Salt Water fabric

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Left: 

The Volkswagen combi van is the epitome of beach culture and how cool do they look on these cushions. Click here for the Free PDF pattern.

Center: 

Ot how about a Salt Water Union Jack Cushion Cover? 

Click here for the free PDF tutorial for a union Jack patchwork pattern.

Right: 

The Hot Mess Casserole Carrier free pattern

Have you made anything using Salt Water fabric we'd love to see a photo :)

- Ky and Cloud

Learn to Sew Lesson 1 is in the bag

Our first Learn to Sew Class with StephC went swimmingly with all of the students finishing their tote bags before the end of class.

Don't they look great and very practical as well. The bags are made from heavy weight cotton/linen or cotton canvas fabric with 38mm webbing for the handles.

Next week we will be starting to make up a basic knit top using Steph's blank canvas tee pattern. My introduction to sewing knits was with Steph with this pattern so I can attest to its ease to sew and fit. It should be a lot of fun.

If you are interested in learning to sew please drop us a line at sales[@]voodoorabbit.com.au and we will add you to our waiting list for our next course.
- Ky