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19th September 2020

Who is ugly and who isn´t? Fall in love with our version of the children’s story “The Ugly Duckling”

Within the new Autumn-Winter 20/21 collection, today we present our particular vision of the children’s story “The Ugly Duckling.” These prints defy classic fairytale and show that different people like different things. A black swan hides in-between gray tones and silver muslins. The acceptance and appreciation of something different resonate in these fabrics inspired by Anderson’s fairytale. Find two fabrics, a jersey, and a soft muslin with silver touches in the shape of original duck footprints. Combine these two fabrics with each other or with the new plain poplin and jersey that we have incorporated this season. The Ugly Duckling…

12th September 2020

Back to school 100% handmade: Backpacks, sweatshirts, leggings, masks …

Do you want to sew a 100% handmade back to school? Fill your little one’s wardrobe with clothes and accessories sewn by you. In this post, we are going to give you many ideas to make backpacks, sweatshirts and leggings, comfortable dresses, and much more. We will also give you some ideas for the new accessory that will accompany us throughout this school year, the mask. Your little ones will be protected but also comfortable and with cheerful and fun prints. Our cotton-based fabrics are natural, soft, and breathable. All of them with the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certificate that…

22nd August 2020

Meet our new collection of plain basics in jersey and poplin

You have been asking us for a long time and we can finally present the new collection of plain basics in jersey and poplin fabric. 14 Jersey Solid Colors and 11 Poplin Antibacterian Solid Color. Our prints needed a smooth companion to be able to combine and create complete and unique sewing projects. We have been inspired by the color palette of the new ORIGINS AW20 / 21 collection to combine perfectly with all our print designs. Seasonal and trendy colors, some softer and others more intense, a great variety to choose from and combine. New collection of plain basics…

14th August 2020

Meet the updated version of the tale of Little Red Riding Hood in our fabrics

What would have happened if Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother had been renowned karate experts? And if the ferocious wolf was an agreeable and kind vegetarian? This contemporary version of the fairy tale features an empowered Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother who send out the most inspiring messages to our girls. Create your own story. Carrots, lots of carrots for this new vegetarian big bad wolf and our protagonists, some karate specialists. And above all, we wanted to convey the concept of friendship between all the characters in the story in the Chaperonne Rouge Coord winter…

7th August 2020

ORIGINS: discover the new Katia Fabrics Autumn Winter 2020/2021 collection inspired by children’s stories

ORIGINS is the title of our new AW20 / 21 collection by Katia Fabrics, an updated look at the classic tales of children’s literature, you will discover stories with characters who defy the archaic and go into new adventures. Fun and playful stories that awaken the imagination of children and adults, promoting equality and destroying stereotypes. This collection is inspired by the return to the origins, the way of doing and living in the rural world to rescue the best of it and awaken the sustainability of all of us. The prints in this collection will enliven the children’s fantasy…

5th August 2020

Half moon and square pleat mask kits

With our panel “Smile with your eyes” we have created mask kits that include everything you need to make masks with designs for adults and minis. With the same antibacterial and water-repellent treatment of all our antibacterial poplin. Reusable masks to take care of you and yours without forgetting creativity. The masks have original prints with details of hearts, rainbows, and “thank you” (a nod of thanks to the healthcare staff), suns, bikes, etc. Each kit has different designs so you can combine them with your favorite looks and go together with the little ones. As they are reusable masks, Katia…

30th July 2020

Meet the 9 illustrators who have participated in the new panel mask ILLUSTRATORS and discover their secret message

Our ILLUSTRATORS panel is very special, a panel full of color and creativity. 10 illustrators come together to design an emotionally charged panel. We dream of a near future when face masks will not be necessary. But now is the time to wear a face mask, to take care of both ourselves and others. Katia Fabrics accompanies you throughout these moments with unique designs for you and the little ones. They are ready to cut, sew, and brand new. With the free pattern in different sizes and downloadable instructions HERE. ILLUSTRATORS mask panel 9 wonderful Spanish illustrators have collaborated in…

11th July 2020

Bag or backpack: the ideal companion for your summer activities

Excursions walk or weekend getaways, during the hot season what you most want is to be outdoors and enjoy nature, beaches, natural pools, or the mountains. The mask has become one more accessory, combine it with your bag or backpack, and make a unique summer look. Accessories such as bags, bum bags, laptop bags, or backpacks are a must in our day. Canvas fabric is the best to sew them because they are durable. Take note of some ideas to combine your mask with our prints for you and for the little ones. Bag or backpack: the ideal companion for…

26th June 2020

Choose a T-shirt panel and sew one this summer with our free downloadable pattern for sizes from 2 to 12 years old

Since last season we have included t-shirt panels in every collection. A very original way of having everything you need to make a t-shirt from start to finish. An illustration to place on the front is included in the panel. And the rest of the panel is a matching print to use in making sleeves and back. This time we have created 4 models that we already talked about in this past post about the T-shirt and cushions panels of the AQUA SS20 collection. T-shirt panels Today we want to present to you in more detail the panel Under…

5th June 2020

⛱️ This summer sew with our sewing pattern magazine AQUA: Patterns from1 month to 12 years

Summer is the ideal season of the year for sewing. You have more time, more desire and you can sew very easy and quick projects. In the new sewing pattern magazine AQUA that we already presented to you in this past POST, you find 30 patterns from 1 month to 12 years with step-by-step instructions in real size. Today we want to show you some of the patterns that you can find in it made with our most comfortable fabrics, the jersey, and the summer sweat. Most of the patterns are a beginner or intermediate level so you can see…

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