This enchanting rapunzel kids dress was inspired by a trip to Bavaria and Disney’s castle, Schloss Neuschwanstein. Sewn in Liberty Capel Tana Lawn with a liberty fairy tale feel, this girls costume gown uses Simplicity pattern 4764 with added lace and satin ribbon details. A wonderful childrens princess sewing project that brings storybook dress ideas … Read more
We had a brilliant time at the Festival of Quilts 2013 at NEC Birmingham, one of the biggest quilting events in the UK. Our stand was buzzing with quilters and sewers exploring Liberty fabrics, and this sewing festival recap captures the highlights from an unforgettable quilt show weekend. Festival of Quilts, 8-11 August 2013, … Read more
My Mum made this beautiful dress in Tresco fabric for a wedding in Barcelona (Congratulations Gareth and Emily!). With capped sleeves, darts at the front sides and at the back and a long zip in the back it’s a smart, fitted summer dress. She used New Look Pattern 6095 and added a lining. Fabric: Tresco … Read more
Sometimes the best dressmaking inspiration comes from unexpected places. Here we are reading German Vogue in the mountains of Damüls, Austria — the perfect setting for dreaming up Liberty Vogue dress ideas and womens fashion sewing projects with a stunning alpine backdrop.
A classic London scene at Big Ben and Westminster, paired with some of our favourite classic Liberty prints — Mitsi, Mitsi Valeria and Phoebe. These iconic Liberty fabrics capture the same timeless elegance as the London skyline, offering endless urban craft inspiration for sewing and quilting projects. Liberty of London fabrics: Mitsi, Mitsi Valeria, Phoebe.
This was a fun dress to make, I’m really pleased with how it turned out. It’s Newlook (Simplicity) pattern 6022 style A. With a pleated neckline and small pleats at the top of the sleeves, it has an elasticated gather to cinch in the back and also as a detail on the sleeves, the perfect … Read more
Freshly picked English cherries straight from mum’s garden — what a summer treat! We’ve paired this gorgeous harvest with Liberty’s Mitsi fabric, the perfect fruit print sewing companion. There’s something wonderfully inspiring about summer quilting when nature provides such colourful cherry blossom crafts motivation right from the garden. Liberty fabric: Mitsi
The roses are in bloom at last! Liberty rose fabric, Claire Aude Rose, small rose prints, quilting cotton roses and floral Liberty — summer is on its way……………… David Austin Roses, Cécile Brunner, The Generous Gardener, Mortimer Sackler & one I can’t remember-sorry! Liberty fabric Mitsi Valeria.
I’ve been busy cutting 2.5″ charm squares today (2520 of them!) 1. Select 36 different Liberty prints. 2. Cut with new die cutter (discover is slower & gives less tidy a finish than rotary cutter so go back to the old ways!). 3. Package prettily!
I LOVE Japanese sewing/craft books, so I thought I’d start sharing my favourites with you! This one (possibly my all time favourite), is all about Liberty fabrics! It takes you through the designers & inspiration behind the collection (this one is from 2011) and also shows you what fashion labels are making with the season’s … Read more
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