In Ireland, we need raincoats...All year long!!
And, while there are plenty of practical coats on the market, its hard to find one that looks good.
So, we are very excited by the new range of patterns by Amy Butler using her beautiful ( and super-soft) laminated cottons and can't wait until they arrive in the shop.
In the meantime, if you're itching to get started with these funky fabrics, check out Amy's free pattern for this beautiful picnic blanket. Or why not try this tutorial from Threads magazine and up-cycle your umbrella!
For more information on sewing with laminated fabrics check Amy Butler's web site for her great tips. Here are just a few basics to get you started:
• Keep your project simple - clean lines work best.
• When sewing your fabric pieces together use a longer stitch length (3mm or larger). Shorter stitch lengths create too many holes and can weaken the seams.
• Stitch slowly as you gently guide your fabric through your sewing machine to help keep it from puckering. If the fabric begins to pucker in front of your presser foot, stop, and use the hand wheel on your machine to walk your needle through the small pucker.
• Once you sew a seam, open up the panels and finger press the seam allowances to one side (Do not iron). Then turn the panels over to the RIGHT side and edge stitch close to the seam catching the seam allowances underneath. This will make the seam lay flat and look neat and finished.
Happy sewing!
Pippablue - for all who share a passion for sewing and fabrics
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