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28th November 2020

Know all our fabrics with GOLD touches: jersey, sweat, muslin and canvas

You already knew the GOLD touches of our summer canvas fabric and this autumn/winter season we have also included them in 3 more fabrics: jersey, sweat, and muslin. Small brushstrokes in golden tones give each of the fabrics a special, unique, and different touch. In the case of the muslin, their drawings are entirely printed in gold and silver. A detail that makes a difference and gives your looks and those of your little ones an elegant air. We present each of the fabrics and their possible applications in more detail. Get to know all our fabrics with GOLD touches…

9th November 2020

Enjoy the children’s story “Tortoise and the hare” with our fabrics

The story of “The Hare and the Tortoise” tells us a modern version of the classic tale, featuring fabrics in stunning moss green. What would happen if the tortoise got on a vespa or skate board? Don’t relax hare, you may not be the fastest one around here! This is our original vision of the children’s story. A collection made up of three soft fabrics in shades of green and gray. Two jerseys and a soft muslin whose protagonists are turtles, hares, and vespas. Combine these three fabrics with each other or with the new solid poplins and jerseys that we have…

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…

29th November 2019

3 women’s garments to sew with our star fabrics: popelin, jersey and waterproof

Holidays is just around the corner. If you like to sew, you will surely love the fact of being able to show off a garment made by you. Sew that special dress to wear at a dinner with friends or a raincoat full of color to walk in the rain with your children. Sounds great, right? Well, let’s not waste any more time and move on to the patterns and fabrics that we have prepared for you. Enjoy between fabrics, threads and patterns with a special project for this Christmas. The poplin, the sweater and the waterproof will be the…

23rd November 2019

6 new sewing patterns that combine fabrics and tricot: an ideal mix for crafts lovers

Combine fabrics and tricot? In the same sewing pattern? Surely you’ve seen tricot handbags, toiletry bags and accessories lined with fabric. But in the case of a sewing pattern, the combination of fabrics and tricot is something new. And the result is fantastic. Many who knit also like to sew and vice versa. In the end what we like are the crafts and the handmade in general, right?. Within the last collection we have included small tricot touches in 6 patterns for babies, children and accessories. Sewing patterns that combine fabrics and tricot Dress + neck warmer + booties +…

1st November 2019

Pyjamas for boys and girls! Make the most of multiple jersey fabric options using the same pattern

Most moms and dads would agree that kid’s pyjamas are one of the garments that get worn most during the winter months. True? Kids prefer to stay home and play indoors when it’s cold and rainy outside. Or curl up on the sofa watching a film and eating popcorn. Therefore, we wanted to include this basic in our sewing pattern range for the new Autumn-Winter collection. It is a two piece pattern with a T-shirt and pants with cuffs. Sizes range from 5 – 12 years. And the sewing level is intermediate. Pyjamas for kids We recommend using jersey knit…

26th July 2019

7 amusing animal print fabrics to sew with

We love animal print fabrics and so do the kids. In fact, we wanted to include this amusing and cheerful genre on many of our fabrics right from our first collection. As a result we’ve been accompanied by lions, surikatas, penguins, polar bears, birds, fish and many more. You can combine these prints with solid colour garments, or try an overall look for a more daring approach. Moreover, they offer a different way of adding an animal touch to our handmade wardrobe. 7 amusing animal print fabrics to sew with For the spring / summer 2019 collection we have added…

29th June 2019

Learning to sew: How to apply and sew a bias tape and a pocket in stretch fabric

In our sewing class today it’s the turn of two techniques that you will use when working with stretch fabrics: How to apply and sew a bias and a pocket. For these techniques we have used the East Kangaroo sweat fabric and the Bodysuit with straps pattern. Stretch fabrics are both comfortable and cool which makes them ideal for sewing summer garments. But before anything else, we have a few useful few tips that will help make it really easy for you to sew with stretch fabrics. Firstly, always use the correct sewing machine needle for stretch fabrics which has…

17th November 2018

4 Tips for sewing with stretch materials like jersey and sweatshirt fabric

In today’s post we are going to explain how to successfully sew fabrics like jersey and sweatshirt. With these recommendations you’ll see that sewing knit fabrics is much easier than you think. These days jersey t-shirt fabrics and sweatshirt fabrics are on trend with people who sew. This is thanks to them being so comfortable to wear and easy to sew, when you follow a few guidelines whilst working with them. The range of elastic fabrics available is very varied depending on their composition. However, they all have something in common, they do not unravel. Our jersey and sweatshirt fabrics…

14th September 2018

Katia Fabrics Autumn Winter 2018 / 2019: Discover the new collection and take part in our prize giveaway

The new collection of fabrics and patterns from Katia Fabrics Autumn Winter 2018/2019 is already here. We want to get your imagination going by showing you, in detail, our 8 new fabric universes. In this new collection we’ve been inspired by all the gifts that nature offers us. Autumnal shades of mustard, greens, pinks, melange effects and winter blues are the key colours for the season. Create infinite universes for the tiny tots of the household so that they can dream and fill their closets full of magic. This season at Katia Fabrics we are betting on the versatility of…

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