Modern Sewing Starts Here Edition 14

Edition 14 – February 2021
Modern
sewing
starts here..
Picturesque In
PATCHWORK
Sewing with the
Picturesque fabric
collection from
Art Gallery Fabrics
TAMARACK
JACKET
RACHEL PINHEIRO
shares how she put together
this beautiful patchwork jacket
WIN THIS PATTERN
from Grainline Studio
and suitable wadding
to make it yourself
Aiming
for zero
waste
How you can
use up every
last fabric scrap
in your stash!
Sewing inspiration for this
year’s Pantone colours!
Rachel Pinheiro’s Tamarack quilted Jacket
www.modernsewingstartshere.co.uk

New patterns from
Details
The New Buckthorn Bag By Noodlehead
Distributed Exclusively in the UK by Hantex Ltd
Find patterns, catches, handles plus a host of
products for making really professional looking bags…
www.hantexonline.co.uk/bag-edit

Editor’s Letter
Hello
We may still be in a lockdown but we know this won’t deter sewers
among us from starting new projects. Did you make any sewing New
Year’s resolutions? Perhaps it was to finish off one of your ‘started’ but not
‘finished’ projects that you have on the go or just to use up some of your
fabric in your stash.
This issue is full of ideas to use up smaller pieces of fabric. Isn’t Rachel
Pinheiro’s Tamarack jacket on the front cover gorgeous? She shares how
she went about putting this gorgeous patchwork and quilted jacket
together. Make fabric waste a thing of the past with pattern ideas that
need very little fabric and Julie Bonnar shares her tips on using fabric
scraps for apparel and clever ways to incorporate them into collars, cuffs
and other smaller pattern pieces. We catch up with Sarah Ashford as she
shares what she’s be quilting with the new Picturesque fabric collection
from Art Gallery Fabrics.
If you have been thinking about how you can giveback
while you’re sewing then read all about organisations
that need our sewing help, and how one company quietly
gives back while we sew!
Happy stitching!
Hantex team
www.hantex.co.uk
www.modernsewingstartshere.co.uk
Subscribe free to get your copy – click here
WIN WIN WIN!
We have a super Tamarack
Jacket pattern from Grainline
Studio along with suitable
wadding from Legacy to
make a stylish patchwork
jacket like Rachel Pinheiro’s.
For a chance to win
– click here
Closing date is
26th February 2020
HANDY TOOL
The VARIO-pliers from the popular Prym Love collection is a visually attractive multitool
with which you can attach press fasteners, eyelets, jeans buttons and rivets
easily! The attached piercing tool can be used to pierce holes of 3mm or 4mm with
an even pressure, and the popular Colour Snaps are easy to apply too. They have
non-slip handles and the pack includes a tool to remove the piercing tools and to
hold the pliers together.
To view this item – click here
#modernsewingstartshere

New sewing pattern releases that
you’ll want to sew!
CASHMERETTE
The Belmont Leggings &
Yoga Pants pattern combine
performance and style. The
pattern features a pair of fulllength
leggings with a clean
hidden elastic finish that’s an
ultimate wardrobe essential or
salute the sun with the other
option of a classic pair of yoga
pants with Capri length hem,
fold-over waistband, and ultrahigh
rise! So there’s no excuse
not to get active!
To see more patterns from
Cashmerette – click here
LIESL + CO
Liesl + Co has four new patterns to offer, for lovers of
both woven and knit fabrics.
The Easton Cowl is a classic knit, cowl-neck top
that’s flattering to wear and easy to sew. The pattern
includes different cup sizes and can be sewn from
lightweight drapey knits for a casual, professional, or
dressy look.
The Fitzroy Blouse is an elegant top with a
subtly raised shawl collar creating a flattering high
V-neckline. It’s ideal for layering or wearing alone, and
can be worn loose or tucked in.
The Noord T-shirt is a fun knit top that’s perfect for
colour blocking! The pattern can be sewn as a T-shirt
or a sweatshirt. It has boxy fit, shirttail hem, and
unique seaming details making it a great pattern you
can play with!
The Yanaka Jacket is a cross between a blazer and
a cardigan. It’s unlined and is semi-fitted, slightly
cropped, and includes lots of great features such as a
cutaway silhouette, cut-on sleeves, sleeve gusset for
easy movement and fit, and a chic stand-up collar!
To find out more about these patterns and others from
Liesl + Co – click here
NOODLEHEAD
Noodlehead has added two new patterns to its bag pattern collection, one of them being the Buckthorn Backpack & Tote Pattern.
You’ll love this zippered top backpack and tote for everyday use. They both have a front pocket for easy access to smaller items
and a flat base. A divided interior pocket keeps everything inside organised. The backpack has adjustable straps and fits tablets,
small laptops, and/or notebooks! The Buckthorn Tote is perfect for canvas and waxed canvas fabrics.
Carry all your daily necessities in the Sandhill Sling Bag; it’s also great for using when travelling leaving your hands free. Its
convenient sling design allows for easy access, as well as being out of the way when you’re not using it. It’s compact yet roomy
enough for the essentials. Choose from a front zippered pocket (View A) or a patch pocket (View B), both come in handy for quick
access to smaller items. An adjustable strap makes it easy to wear and perfect for biking or daily use!
For more bag making patterns from Noodlehead – click here
Check out the free-to-use resource listing of the very best Indie patterns and filter by fabric, garment, brand
or skill level by visiting www.hantex.co.uk

FRIDAY PATTERN COMPANY
The Arlo Track Jacket is a perfect lightweight layer, and features a sport
collar, interesting seam lines, and comfortable front pockets. It’s fitted
without being tight and comes with three different options.
This is a unisex pattern and looks great on all genders. Designed for
intermediate sewers but is achievable by confident beginners. This jacket
is designed for knits with at least 20% cross grain stretch and ideal for
French terry, sweatshirt fleece, Ponte, and other sturdy knits.
To view this stylish pattern from the Friday Pattern Company – click here
JALIE
Do you fancy making something a little different? The Nordik quilted booties and
slippers pattern features mid-calf booties and reversible slippers with rib knit heelpiece
for a better fit. All options are insulated with batting for comfort and warmth.
There’s also a travel shoe bag, which is roomy enough for booties
or to carry slippers for the whole family.
To view more of the options included in this sewing pattern – click here
SEW TO GROW
This brand has two new sewing patterns to add to its
pattern repertoire. The first is a show stopping dress
that’s perfect to wear at your next special occasion,
out to dinner, or even to the store. The Sycamore Lane
Dress is full of options to create your own look and
features a maxi length with side splits and a flirty knee
length option. You can also go sleeveless or add on a
slightly belled raglan sleeve.
The other pattern is the Sydni Shirt-Dress and has
been designed to give you loads of options to make it
your own! This comfy casual garment is elevated with
a collar, front pleated pockets, sleeve band, and side
slit. Make the dress version and add the optional tie,
belt loops, and pockets for a completely new look. It’s
suitable for woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, and
chambray rayon.
To see more patterns from Sew To Grow – click here
Check out the free-to-use resource listing of the very best Indie patterns and filter by fabric, garment, brand
or skill level by visiting www.hantex.co.uk

Cut, sew, quilt,
cut, and repeat
Brazilian-born sewing blogger, Rachel Pinheiro shares
how to use patchwork and quilting when making the
Tamarack Jacket from Grainline Studio!
Trend: Denim Patchwork –
The Joy Jacket
As the dark winter months have officially set
in and daylight is limited to lunchtime walks,
I began to think about my fashion trend
choices for 2021.
With lockdown life still a reality for many
of us, it’s not been an easy ride. It may
feel frivolous to talk about fashion but in
reality, the process of choosing what to
wear daily can bring a state of normality
and grounding and allow us to feel like
ourselves!
A big part of any sartorial decisions of late
for me is comfort, this has been my number
one goal, and also adding a little more
sense of joy to my sewing.
Time to create
And there is much joy to be found in
taking the time to make something a little
more labour intensive! The pleasure in
the process is a century-old art. Quilting
and patchwork has always being present
in people’s homes but never really at the
forefront of fashion trends, until now!
Sustainability
It’s back on the agenda with the rise of
sustainability at the forefront. Questioning
our consumption never has had such a
strong drive. We can finally brag, we’ve
always been in ‘the-know’!
Like me, you probably enjoy using up
scraps of fabrics, creating patterns, and
the enjoyment of imagination. I wanted to
share this project from the perspective of a
garment sewer. Quilters have an amazing
eye for colour and design complexity, and
I wanted to inspire others who perhaps
haven’t tried quilting or patchwork yet to
give it a go!
Inspiration for quilting
and patchwork
Using the basics of blocks and the improvtechnique.
I love ‘improv- quilting’ where
anything goes. Improv-quilting is as it sounds,
a chance to ad-lib and have no expectations
of block calculations, accurate measuring or
creating deliberate shapes and designs. The
block I used is the half triangle.
Using my quilting rule width, I created long
rectangular strips, rather than squares,
and made neat piles of all three shades of
denim. Then I joined two random colours
together and trimmed all the squares into
the same size forming two quilted tops –
one for the body another for the sleeves.

In terms of design, the
only consideration I had to
make, was how to balance
the darks and lights. At
first, I planned to have a
deliberate zig-zagging
pattern along the body.
I even joined the pattern
pieces and omitted the
side seam to create one
pattern piece. I used this
to gauge if my the fabric
piece was big enough.
When I tried the toile
version (lazily thinking
to use it as lining) it just
didn’t have the effect I had
thought it would. Luckily
my quilt top was just big
enough to cut the patterns
separately.
For me, playing with patchworking is all about the fun element
and it’s a great way of using up those scraps of fabric to create a
one-of-a-kind garment!
Editor’s notes
Rachel has used the Tamarack Jacket Pattern from Grainline Studio to make
her jacket.
About the Tamarack Jacket pattern
This sewing pattern has been designed with the transitional seasons in mind
and is a warm and stylish quilted coat that’s perfect for spring and autumn
layering. You can follow one of the two quilting designs included or design
your own like Rachel so it’s totally original for you! You’ll stay toasty thanks to
the inner layer of cotton or wool wadding while the roomy welt pockets keep
your belongings safe and your hands warm. Techniques include straight
seams, basic quilting, inserting a welt pocket and applying bias binding.
Light to mid-weight cottons, linens, chambrays and blends work well for
this jacket. Since the fabric will be doubled and quilted to wadding, avoid
anything too heavy as the jacket may become excessively stiff. The pattern is
perfect for advanced beginners, and comes in sizes 0-18.
To view this pattern and find your local stockist – click here
Springfield Chambray from Modelo
The fabric Rachel has used includes three colourways – Dark, Light and Mid
Blue from the Springfeld Chambray Fabric Collection from Modelo. This
fabric is lovely quality and perfect for allsorts of apparel projects.
To view everything needed to make this jacket – click here

Zero waste
SEWING
Julie Bonnar from The Pattern Pages shares how you can use up every
last fabric scrap in your stash when making garments
If you are like me, when sewing you hate to see fabric wasted! It’s an
awful feeling throwing these small pieces of fabric away, isn’t it? It’s
especially hard to throw them away when they are such good quality
fabrics. There are lots of ways to use up smaller pieces of fabric and
quilting probably comes to mind, but have you ever considered
incorporating them into garments?
TIPS ON USING FABRIC SCRAPS
• Make sure your fabric scraps are pressed ready to use!
• Always try to use fabric scraps that are similar (if not
the same) weight as the main fabric you’ve chosen to
make your garment in.
Smaller pattern pieces such as yokes, short/cap sleeves,
cuffs, belts, pockets, facings and collars like a Peterpan
style are ideal for using up small fabric pieces and can add
a contrast and make your garment truly one-of-a-kind!
Why not try using different fabrics to make contrasting
sleeves for a simple shell top.
MAKING THE FABRIC FIT THE PATTERN
• Even with small pieces of fabric, always stick to the
grain lines on your pattern pieces to prevent the
fabric stretching.
• Be careful with directional prints and nap fabrics to
make sure the pattern pieces are all facing the same
way up!
• Instead of cutting pieces on the fold – add a 1cm seam
allowance and sew two pieces together. Front and
back pieces will work just as well with a centre seam.
• If you need to cut your pattern pieces singularly –
make sure you mirror the pieces. For example, one will
need to have the right side facing up and the other
with the wrong facing down.

HOSTA TOP PATTERN,
FANCY TIGER CRAFTS
This drop sleeve, easy-going,
everyday top is simple to sew
in an afternoon, and perfect
for mixing and matching
leftover knits for the sleeves
and neckline for more
variations and uses
just shy of a metre!
CLICK
IMAGES
TO LEARN
MORE
AXEL SKIRT,
MEGAN NIELSEN
This form fitting knit skirt has a range of
different hem finishes. We love this kneelength
skirt with hip sash that cries out to be
made in a contrasting fabric.
Zero to
HERO
Make fabric waste a thing of the
past with these pattern ideas
that need very little fabric!
ESPADRILLE, PRYM
Want to have a go at making your own
espadrilles? Prym has a wide range of the
essentials including the espadrille soles and
creative yarn!
UNDERWEAR, JALIE
Underwear is another great way to use up small pieces of
fabric. This pattern from Jalie has underwear for the whole
family including low and high-waist bikini briefs for women and
girls as well as low-waist briefs and trunks for men and boys.
GLO AND GO BAG,
BY ANNIES
Carry your must-haves wherever you
roam! Fast and easy to make, This handy
folding wrap with strap closure and
coordinating zippered bag
makes it easy to store and
organise all your
essentials
in style.
OTHER
IDEAS
• Why not make a contrasting
belt to wear with your
handmade garment
• Go the extra mile, and make
a fabric scrap necklace to
accompany a dress
• Sew a sun hat ready for
better weather!

Picturesque In
Patchwork
Sarah Ashford, obsessive quilter and fabric lover shares her sewing
with the Picturesque fabric collection from Art Gallery Fabrics
colour such as the coral Arts and Crafts
Rose print, which works really nicely as
a contrasting print, and shown here in
my pinwheel block.
The peach hexagon print, Bound
Treasures, is one of my favourites (I
just love hexagons!) as it’s delicate
and pretty, and works really well as a
background print. This print also comes
in the cream and grey, and is a lovely
low volume blender.
This beautiful, whimsical fabric
collection by Katrina Roccella for
Art Gallery Fabrics really embodies
traditional 19th century European
designs. Designs include ethereal
unicorns, blooming roses, botanicals,
tiny florals and delicate hexagons –
making this collection both luxurious
and refined.
I’ve really enjoyed stitching some
traditional quilt blocks with this collection;
I’ve made an Anvil, a pinwheel and a
maple leaf. I think these prints lend
themselves to this traditional type of
quilting and they would look wonderful
incorporated into a sampler quilt. It could
then be used as a picnic blanket for tea
and sandwiches in the woods on a sunny
day, in between hunting for fairies and
unicorns. A little girl’s dream! You could
even make a child’s dress and matching
hair bows to complete the set.
It’s the unicorns on the ‘Mystical
Quest’ prints that are the star of
the show, and I’ve showcased them
here in an ‘Anvil’ quilt block, putting
them pride of place in the centre.
I think they would look fabulous
incorporated into a cushion or quilt in
a little girl’s enchanting bedroom.
Deliciously muted, and very much
reminiscent of William Morris, the
collection features earthy greens and
greys. There are also some lovely pops of
Editor’s notes
The Picturesque fabric collection from
Art Gallery Fabrics embodies traditional
19th-century European designs with
embellishments and decorative art. It’s
perfect for making garments, quilting
and other soft sewing projects like bags
and cushions.
To view more from this pretty range –
click here

TRENDSETTER
Sewing inspiration for this year’s Pantone colours!
Pantone 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and 13-0647 Illuminating
are the new Pantone Colours of the Year. These two standalone
colours highlight how different elements can come
together to support one another. They are practical and
rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic.
This colour combo represents strength and positivity along
with promise of something sunny and friendly. Here are
pattern and fabric choices to welcome this colour fusion!
Estuary Skirt from Sew Liberated
– click here
1. MIX & MATCH ENSEMBLE
These two colours make a beautiful pairing
for all seasons and can be worn as equals as
separates such as tops, jackets with trousers and
skirts. It’s up to you to choose which colour to
wear on top and bottom!
Discovered Sunshine Cotton
From The Open Road Collection
from AGF
Canary, Pure Solids
Cotton from AGF Studio
Chelsea from the Mayfair
Collection by AGF
Greystone, Solid Knit by
AGF In House Studio
2. PERFECT PRINTS
However if wearing these colours as solids
isn’t a look for you, why not go for a fabric
print that has already done all the hard work
and mixed these colours up together. Printed
fabrics make wonderful dresses!
Charlianne Wrap Dress Pattern By
Sew To Grow – click here
3. TEXTURE
Choose fabrics with textures or
shimmer to give your garment that
something extra with a
chunky needlecord,
denim, ribbed knit
or towelling.
Danbury Dark Grey Chunky
Needlecord, Modelo
Sete Yellow Melange
Summer Rib Knit,
Modelo
Cool Foliage Solid
Smooth Denim, AGF
4. ADD ACCENTS
TO YOUR OUTFIT
This classic tailored jacket
will never go out of style and
features classic notched collar,
back vent, pocket flaps, leather
or suede elbow patches and
topstitching that are all ideal for
adding an accent colour.
Jasika Blazer from Closet Core Patterns
– click here
Check out the free-to-use resource listing of the very best Indie patterns and filter by fabric, garment, brand
or skill level by visiting www.hantex.co.uk

NEW COLOURS
Woolfelt is the registered trademark of the famous wool and rayon mix that’s exclusive to
National Nonwovens. It’s designed for easy sewing and accurate cutting, and is popular
as a crafting medium. Use to make ornaments, wearables, appliqué, cushions and more!
There are now eight new exciting colours including Euphoric Gold, Outdoor Retreat and
Morning Air.
To see more of the colourways available in the Tranquility Woolfelt Collection – click here
Focus on
FABRICS
Start the New Year catching up with the new
fabrics for 2021
TONAL TWILL
The mid-weight cotton Attica
Twill from Modelo has a small
amount of stretch (10%) making it ideal for
your winter wardrobe. It’s available in Ecru,
Black, Sand, Russet, Plum, Navy, and Khaki.
Because of its structure, it’s ideal for making
trousers and jackets.
To learn more from this fabric collection – click here
TACTILE TEXTURES
Modelo Jacquard Jersey has all the benefits of
regular knitted jersey fabric but has a design
within the fabric structure as opposed to it being
printed on the fabric. This fabric is skin-friendly,
bi-elastic, and also exceptionally durable and
hardwearing, making it perfectly suitable for
dresses, tops and any garment where an added
dimension is required.
To view this wonderful quality fabric – click here
BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE…
There’s nothing more luxurious than soft
towelling. This super-soft bamboo blend towelling
has one side with a looped finish and the other side
is like velour. This great fabric from Modelo is perfect
for those cosy dressing gowns that we all love to wear on
cold evenings and early mornings. Bamboo towelling is even more absorbent than
its cotton version and perfect for baby items too.
To find a really comprehensive range of colours – click here

NEW ORGANIC RANGES FROM CLOUD9
This fabric company is known for its lovely ranges of 100%
organic cotton and uses eco-responsible low impact dyes
for printing and dying. They work closely with mills that are
committed to ethical and responsible conduct and have
GOTS Certification.
Three new organic collections to keep an eye out for
this spring include:
TROPICAL GARDEN
Designed by Sue Gibbins, this fabric range features playful parrots, butterflies and
blossoms and is ideal to start thinking about your spring wardrobe. To learn more - click here
GRASSLANDS
A quilters weight of organic
cotton with designs from the
artist Sarah Watson – click here
A WALK REMEMBERED
Walk on the bright side of life with these striking modern designs in baby needlecord – click here

Judging by the incredible demand
for Art Gallery Fabrics last year,
we’re certain you are going to want
to know about the latest ranges to
be released!
SERENITY FUSION
Looking for a subtle colour palette for your sewing? Then
look no further and take a breath of fresh air with these
low volume prints, inspired by the tranquil waters of the
ocean and feeling the warm sand between your toes. This
collection highlights celeste tones with creamy, ethereal,
and subtle textures.
To find more from this calm-coloured collection – click here
AQUARELLE
Katarina Roccella gives an ode to her favourite style of painting in this sublimely
coloured collection, Aquarelle. The delicate technique of watercolour showcases
navy blues and rich fuchsias that highlight the lush florals along with contrasting
geometrical shapes and textures to produce sensations of fluidity and translucency.
We particularly love the Anemone Study Midnight as it would make the perfect
transitional dress while the Plein Air Bouquet in cotton would look stunning as a
skirt or blouse to go with jeans!
To view more wonderful designs from the Aquarelle collection – click here
LITTLE FORESTER FUSION
This is a delightful collection of 10 premium
cotton fabrics designed by the AGF Studio. As the
name suggests it has woodland flavours with cute
animals and insects that you expect to find deep
in the forest mixed with cross-sections of tree rings
and other flora designs.
To see more of this fabric collection from
Art Gallery Fabrics – click here
HOMEBODY
Designed by Maureen Cracknell – one of
AGFs regular fabric designers – this range
celebrates the unspoken magic of being
home. Find yourself surrounded by
cheerful florals, cosy feathers, and soft
textures that encapsulate a calm, peaceful
space that nourishes and comforts you!
To find more of this fabric collection
– click here

NEW QUILT PATTERNS
Popular quilt designer Elizabeth Hartman has just
released two brand new designs, which will be
available in February.
The Polychromatic Quilt includes instructions for
making patchwork rainbow quilts in two sizes, as
well as a cute pillow. Each block includes a smaller
number of larger pieces than most of her other
patterns, making this a relaxing project perfect for
turning your favourite colours and fabrics in cheerful
rainbow blocks.
The Crystal Cluster Quilt pattern includes
instructions for making the same bold starburst quilt
design in three sizes and pillow. This is a perfect
project for using your favourite colours and prints,
and the pattern includes a detailed colour chart that
can be used to duplicate the fabrics Elizabeth has used, or as a guide for organising your
own fabrics. Both of the patterns are made using conventional patchwork techniques
and there are no templates or paper piecing!
To view the Polychromatic Quilt Pattern – click here
To view the Crystal Cluster Quilt Pattern – click here
WHAT’S
NEW
We keep you posted with the
latest launches
CURVY SKETCHING
The Curvy Sketchbook line from
Cashmerette has been designed
exclusively for curvy sewists to help
you design and plan your wardrobe
on a figure that looks like yours! Do
you have great ideas for garments
and want to capture them on
paper, but struggle to draw them
accurately? This A4 sketchbook
features 100 plus size croquis
(outlines of a curvy body) that
are lifelike and light in colour,
which means you can sketch
garments on top of them,
giving you a realistic and
professional fashion drawing.
This sketchbook also comes in
a smaller (A5) size too.
To find out more – click here
SPLASH OF COLOUR!
This 4mm stretch coloured elastic is ideal for
a wide range of craft and sewing applications
including use in facemasks. This lightweight elastic
is 100% nylon, and has reliable elasticity and
comes on reels on 92m (100 yards)
To view this colourful range – click here

GIVING BACK
AS YOU SEW!
As a sewer can we really make a difference when it comes to sewing for others?
Giving back doesn’t have to mean
giving up lots of time or being an
overly talented sewer to make a real
impact. We think one of the nicest
things about the sewing community is
that it gives sewers a chance to show
people who are in need that they care!
Just take the recent efforts by the
sewing community to make face
coverings and scrubs for the NHS.
Many people who sew for fun or for
business pulled out all the stops to sew
facemasks for their communities.
Sewing for people in need is one
of the most wonderful ways for us
to share our love of sewing. Finding
a little extra fabric shouldn’t be that
difficult so how do you decide which
charitable organisation you are
planning to help?
COVID-19 continues to make
2021 a difficult year so if you
think it’s time to give back then
here’s a few of our suggestions
of whom you can sew for:
children up to age of 16 having surgery
or any other associated medical tests.
Each garment is made in colourful,
and age-appropriate fabric. Before you
can sew your first order you will need
to make some sample garments to
gain your ‘Wings’ and become a fullyfledged
Fairy.
To find out how you can get
involved, visit
www.pyjamafairies.org
POST PALS
Post Pals is a small charity run by
volunteers who are dedicated to
making seriously ill children and
their siblings aged between 3 to 17
in the UK smile by the sending of
cards, letters, little gifts, support and
friendship.
So if you can sew, knit or crochet
and can make something a child
might like then get in touch by
visiting www.postpals.co.uk
donating them to their local animal
shelters and rescues.
Since its inception the charity has
provided more than a million Snuggles
to shelter animals. The Snuggles
Project is a good project for children
and people learning how to crochet,
knit or sew because the Snuggles don’t
have to be perfect! The animals will
love them anyway! All that is required
is that they be made with love!
To find out how you can get
involved, visit
www.snugglesproject.org
PYJAMA FAIRIES
Pyjama Fairies mission is to make
hospital stays easier for children and
their families. This is the only UK charity
making pyjamas and surgical gowns
specially designed for babies and
SNUGGLES PROJECT
This multi-beneficial project benefits
animals. After being given a Snuggle, a
frightened or difficult to handle animal
will calm down. People from all around
the world are making Snuggles and
DRESS A GIRL AROUND
THE WORLD
This campaign’s dream is that every
girl has at least one new dress. Before
you start to sew you do need to check
what type of dresses you can make.
There are lots of tutorials and advice
on making dresses and what fabrics
are suitable. Each dress needs to carry

GIVING BACK
AS YOU SEW!
the Dress A Girl Around The World label,
which can be found on the website.
To find out more visit
www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com
PROJECT LINUS UK
This organisation is run by a team of
volunteer Co-ordinators and organise
sewing and fundraising events across
the UK, as well as distributing quilts and
blankets to local hospitals, children’s
hospices, women’s refuges, foster carers,
special schools, bereavement services
and many other places where children are
in need of a ‘hug’. There are many ways
to support this worthy cause. Why not
become a volunteer and make a quilt or
donate suitable patchwork fabrics
and threads.
To find out more visit
www.projectlinusuk.org.uk
CHERISHED GOWNS UK
Cherished Gowns UK is looking for
seamstresses to make beautiful baby
gowns from pre-loved wedding dresses
to give to families that are experiencing
the tragedy of baby loss more choices of a
special outfit for their precious little ones.
To become a volunteer seamstress,
visit www.cherishedgowns.org.uk
THE DONKEY SANCTUARY
Have fun making beautiful felt donkeys
to help care for donkeys and mules all
over the world. Fill them with lavender
for a fresh summer scent, or cloves or
cinnamon for a Christmas fragrance.
Once you’ve created your little felt
donkeys, you simply post them off to
raise funds for the charity.
To download the free pattern, visit
www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
LOVING HANDS
The ethos behind this charity is to bring
like-minded crafters who knit, crochet
and sew together for charities all over
the world. This organisation makes sure
that every charity, group or individual
they recommend is taking the items
directly to the areas of most need and
hand delivering them to people in crisis
or animals in need.
To find out more and get involved
visit www.lovinghands.org.uk
THE PACHAMAMA PROJECT
This organisation is looking for avid
crafters to help with their initiative to
make reusable sanitary pads for women
in need around the world.
To join this campaign email:
thepachamamaproject@outlook.com
or to watch the video on how to
make the pads – click here
AN INDIE PATTERN COMPANY
THAT’S GIVING BACK
Friday Pattern Company believes
in making good things and doing
good things! For that reason, this
pattern company donates 5% of all
proceeds to a rotating collection
of the top-ranked charities in the
world.
Each sewing pattern benefits a
different charity. For example, if
you buy the Arlo Track Jacket, you
will be supporting The Loveland
Foundation, which is committed
to showing up for communities of
colour in unique and powerful ways,
with a particular focus on Black
women and girls. Their resources
and initiatives are collaborative and
they prioritise opportunity, access,
validation, and healing.
For information on how each
pattern benefits a different
charity – click here

IN THE FOLDS
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In the Folds
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They’re pieces that will fit comfortably
into your wardrobe, but will stand out
with their interesting and refined details
timeless, yet modern
beautiful, yet understated.
Finishes are thoughtful and considered
- helping you to create garments that
are beautiful both inside and out and
teaching you the skills to make
clothing that will last.
Choose from 100’s of patterns by
the best indie designers and then
find a stockist.
Pattern Finder let’s you filter by
garment, fabric type, brand and
more!
www.hantex.co.uk/patterns