New in Store - 17th December 2016

I have added a cute little sewing themed fabric range to the website this week it has been designed by Dan Morris for Quilting Treasures. I have also been busy organising workshops for next year. So far I have the Tula Pink Catnip quilt up for pre-bookings. See the end of this post for more details.

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Cute As A Button Sewing Machines Eggshell By Quilting Treasures

Cute As A Button Everything Sewing Black By Quilting Treasures

Cute As A Button Everything Sewing Eggshell By Quilting Treasures

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Cute As A Button Buttons & Flowers Aqua By Quilting Treasures

Cute As A Button Sewing Decorative Stripe Multi By Quilting Treasures

Cute As A Button Sewing Machines Black By Quilting Treasures

If you are looking for a quick and easy Christmas gift I have just added these fabulous felt bag kits from Aster and Anne. Each kit is made of high quality pre-cut felt with pre installed metal eyelets and a zippered internal pocket. Simply embellish, attach the included bag fittings, sew up the sides and you are done, so Easy! The kits come with stylish black leather and antique brass fittings.

Top Row - Luella Clutch Small Felt Bag Making Kit By Aster & Anne

2nd Row - Luella Clutch Large Felt Bag Making Kit By Aster & Anne

3rd Row - Grace Tote Felt Bag Making Kit By Aster & Anne

Bottom Row - Amalia Backpack Felt Bag Making Kit By Aster & Anne

Tula Pink Tabby Road - Catnip Quilt Kit Workshop (6 x 3hr classes) - $175
Starting June 24, 2017

This 6-lesson sewing workshop will take you through the process of sewing up Tula Pinks New Tabby Road Quilt Kit. The kits are due to arrive in April/May next year and the classes will start in late June. If you purchase the workshop plus the kit you pay only $259 for the Cat Nip Quilt Kit (Kit RRP $310).

Click for more information and signup

'till next week, happy sewing :)

- Ky

New in Store - 4th September 2016

I have added so many new fabrics to the website this week, they are mainly from Alexander Henry, Sevenberry and Coats/Free Spirit. There are also a number of new sewing workshops available including Pattern Drafting, Bag making and Patchwork.

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Learn To Sew An Emmaline Luxie Lunch Bag Workshop - Friday Morning Class

Learn To Sew An Emmaline Luxie Lunch Bag Workshop - Wednesday Night Class

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Learn To Sew A Star Gazing Cushion Cover Workshop - Thursday 27th October 9.30am - 2.30pm

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Pattern Drafting - Skirt Block

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Learn To Sew An Emmaline Retreat Bag Workshop - Saturday 26th November, Noon - 4pm

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Introduction To Sewing - Saturday 29th October 1pm - 4pm

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Naughty Or Nice Lights Multi By Ink And Arrow

Winter Whiskers Green By Alexander Henry

Naughty Or Nice Lights Red By Ink And Arrow

Los Tres Reyes Natural By Alexander Henry

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Miss Butterfly (Anime Pinup Girls) Natural By Alexander Henry

Miss Butterfly (Anime Pinup Girls) Black By Alexander Henry

Miss Butterfly (Anime Pinup Girls) Pink By Alexander Henry

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Tree Of Life Blue By Alexander Henry

Tree Of Life Black By Alexander Henry

Esperanza (Frida Kahlo) Turquoise By Alexander Henry

Santos Blue By Alexander Henry

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Something Ghastlie...This Way Comes Natural By Alexander Henry

Angela's Attic Grey Tint By Alexander Henry

Ghastlie Forrest Gold By Alexander Henry

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Eclectic Elements Correspondence In Transit Red By Coats

Eclectic Elements Correspondence Letter Neutral By Coats

Eclectic Elements Correspondence Royal Mail Neutral By Coats

Eclectic Elements Correspondence Postal Stripe Red By Coats

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Eclectic Elements Timepieces Neutral By Coats

Eclectic Elements Cigar Box Multi By Coats

Eclectic Elements Timepieces Taupe By Coats

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Shrub Rust Red By Sevenberry Japan

Twinkle Grey By Sevenberry Japan

Shrub Navy Blue By Sevenberry Japan

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Story Print Birds And Berries Red/Blue By Sevenberry Japan

Labyrinth Green By Sevenberry Japan

Stylish Aloha Hawaiian Botanical Leaves Natural By Sevenberry Japan

Phew, that lot should keep you busy :) Until next week, happy sewing

- Ky

New in Store - 7th August 2016

Just a quick new in store post today as I am busy with Greazefest all weekend. I have two new ranges to share with you today. A funky urban range from Moda Fabric called Dapper and a fun drawing themed fabric from Robert Kaufman called Design Basics. In the way of sewing workshops there is a new skirt class to make a Dirndl Skirt which is a a full, wide skirt with a tight waistband. 

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Dapper A Good Pairing Shoes Grey By Moda Fabric

Dapper Mercury Rising Sunglasses Ocean Blue By Moda Fabric

Dapper A Good Pairing Shoes Multi By Moda Fabric

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Dapper Bricks Patent Black By Moda Fabric

Dapper Mercury Rising Sunglasses Pavement Grey By Moda Fabric

Dapper Bricks Wine Stain By Moda Fabric

Dapper Mercury Rising Sunglasses Pink By Moda Fabric

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Dressmaking Workshop - Dirndl Skirt Sunday 11th September, 10am - 5pm

Dapper Crosses Cement Grey By Moda Fabric

Dapper Crosses Dusk Mountain Teal By Mode Fabric

Dapper Crosses Pink By Moda Fabric

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Design Basics Swatches Bright Multi By Robert Kaufman

Design Basics Pencils Grey By Robert Kaufman

Design Basics Pencils Yellow By Robert Kaufman

Design Basics Pencils Red By Robert Kaufman

Till next time, Happy Sewing

- Ky

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 

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