Uncategorised — Sewing

Silks Our wonderful silks supplier James Hare recently sent a lovely email all about how their silks are made. The production process is so fascinating we wanted to share it with you.  Silks come in a wide variety of weights, colours and finishes and are perfect for special occasion-wear. In store at Fabric Focus we have lots of sample books to feast your eyes on. We're sure you'll fall in love with one ( or all) of the silks available. Order fabric from James Hare and your beautiful silk will be with you in a flash.    The Production of...

Pre-cuts     Getting started on your next quilting project but overwhelmed when it comes to choosing fabrics? With so many options out there it’s easy to get confused! This is where pre-cut fabric bundles can save the day. Jelly rolls, Charm packs and Layer cakes can take the stress out of choosing fabrics and even reduce your cutting time - leaving you free to get started on your project. But what are these pre-cuts, I hear you ask? And how can they help me? Read on to find out more. Pre-cut fabric bundles generally contain a coordinating set of fabrics...

After a dark and dreary winter I think we can all say we are craving some summer sun. While Scotland doesn’t always provide, our new range of fabrics for this  spring season will hopefully bring some sunshine to your day. Furthermore, the new spring catalogs are winging there way to us so you can create beautiful on-trend styles super easily. Bold prints and colours in cotton are ideal for summer dresses and tops. Easy to wear and work with; even the simplest of designs will make a statement. We love this pattern from Simplicity, ideal for casual daywear or why...

  How many New Year's Resolutions did you make and actually keep last year? Whether its promising to eat more healthily, make friends with your gym membership or to spend more quality time with yourself; New Year's Resolutions are tough to stick to.   So let's make 2015 different. Let's make our resolutions something to look forward to. Why not make a promise to make more presents than you buy this year? Or try to master a new fabric you haven't tried before? Or even better- sign up for a dressmaking or quilting course and learn a completely new skill....

All you Fabric Loving people! We hope this year is filled with love, wool, velvet, cotton and joy!