2022
#AD With the seasons changing and the days growing colder, there has never been a better time to start stitching your Winter Wardrobe. From a warm and stylish coat to a selection of stunning accessories, there are so many seasonal essentials to add to your collection. If you are ready to start the process, you will find all the inspiration you need in the following countdown of fabric companies, sewing kits, pattern providers and more…
Softbyte
With Fittingly Sew you can create paper patterns, at home, that fit any size and shape. Save people's measurements, use built in templates, scan in existing patterns, or draw your own designs from scratch. Have full control over design tools, then print on your home printer. You can even design fabrics using your own photos or artwork, then print the pattern straight onto fabric.
CICO Books
Simple Hand Sewing (CICO Books, £14.99), features 35 projects to develop your hand-sewing skills. Projects include a boro bowl from scraps of fabric and a simple cushion cover with an embroidered mandala. You can revive a beanie hat by adding some floral embroidery to the rim, or use Sashiko stitching on fabric-covered buttons for a new look. Head to www.makeetc.com and use the code SEWWINTER20 at checkout for 20% off this or another book of your choice PLUS free P&P*.
*UK only. Offer valid until 30th September.
sisterMAG Patterns
Introducing a timeless coat for dreary winter days. It is ideally made from rough coat or wool fabric. With an oversized cut, you can easily wear a warm winter sweater underneath. The coat features a double button placket in the front, two flaps and one breast pocket. For a special finish, you can embroider the coat with bead and ribbon insignias and emblems using sisterMAG embroidery patterns. Available sizes: EU 34-50. Level of difficulty (without embroidery): Medium. Level of difficulty (with embroidery): Advanced.
Wardobe By Me
Get your sew-jo on with cozy sewing inspiration for the fall. Wardrobe By Me creates contemporary sewing patterns with comprehensive instructions and sewing tutorials on YouTube. Discover incredible designs for men, women, and children. Get the creative juices flowing and stitch your winter wardrobe today!
Fabriques
Based in the North East, Fabriques has been serving sewing enthusiasts and business customers around the world since 2016.
Fabriques stocks some of the finest quality stretch and non-stretch fabrics.
Janome
Invest in the latest JANOME Overlocker! Like a breath of fresh air, this award winning, high performance, smooth and quiet operating, easy threading AirThread 2000D Professional Overlocker can help you change thread colours easily. Whatever type of sewing you do this overlocker will help you be more creative so you can achieve professional results easily. Take your sewing to a new level… Air, Flow, Go!
Fabworks Mill Shop
Fabworks brings to you a wide range of high-quality and affordable Yorkshire Wool Tweeds, perfect for your cosy Winter Wardrobe! We are a fifth-generation textile business based in the heart of industrial West Yorkshire. Mill Shop open Monday - Saturday and Online Store 24/7. Next day UK delivery available. 12 Exclusive “Heart of Huddersfield” Herringbone Tweeds launching early September!
ACD
Advanced Creative Draping teaches designers how to drape fashion-forward, conceptual designs that use elements of couture construction. Five methods of draping are explored as well as draping using embellishments or surface designs. The final chapter demonstrates how to create a high-quality heirloom garment and the book features specially commissioned step-by-step photography, plus tips from designers working with draping methods today.
AchooPachoo
AchooPachoo has a wonderful range of Autumn/Winter fabrics and fantastic Sew-It-Yourself-Kit range which include all the essentials to produce a wonderful garment. All you need is your sewing machine, measuring tape, scissors, and an AchooPachoo Kit.