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9th August 2019

10 sewing tips for beginners you should know before you start sewing

Are you learning to sew and looking for some useful tips to help you achieve the best results with your sewing machine? Then look no further. In today’s post we have compiled a list of 10 sewing Tips for beginners. Sewing is an art, in fact it borders on the magical when a piece of fabric is transformed into something useful, beautiful, and furthermore, made by you. Progress from basic designs to more advanced creations whilst learning new techniques along the way that will help improve your results. We are going to share 10 tips for beginners that are going…

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…

19th July 2019

How to sew a shirt collar: Learn to sew

What’s the betting that you think sewing a shirt is a complicated affair, above all the collar, true? Well, in today’s sewing class we are going to show you how to sew a shirt collar with a step by step video. You’ll soon see how easy it is and subsequently you’ll be able to try your hand at some of our awesome shirt or shirt dress patterns. For this project we have used this amusing 100% cotton fabric from the Into the jungle collection: Jumping Monkeys featuring a monkey print on a white background. For the pattern we have used the…

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…

31st May 2019

How to sew a Bucket Bag. See the video with step by step instructions

This summer, sewing a Bucket Bag should be one of your needlework priorities. Why? Well, it’s very easy, it’s quick to make and you can choose your favourite fabrics. But best of all, it will be made by you. Are you ready to make an impact whilst strolling along the beach or enjoying some city tourism? With this step by step video tutorial you haven’t got an excuse. You can wear the bag over your shoulder or across the body, you choose. Furthermore, this model also has two inside pockets so you can easily locate your keys and mobile phone.…

10th May 2019

Men also sew, and furthermore, they do it very well. Meet Toni Roviró and get to know his sewing story

Men also sew, and furthermore, they do it very well. And to prove our point we want to present you to Toni Roviró, a young music teacher and sewing enthusiast. Toni takes part in our Family & Katia Fabrics section, and explains how important the family has been throughout his recent sewing adventure. We met him in person at the First Family & Katia Fabrics get together last March, and we can assure you that it is a total pleasure to see his seams and finished edges. Men also sew, by Toni Roviró Hi! My name is Toni Roviró from…

26th April 2019

7 backpack, bag, messenger bag and toiletry case patterns to sew using our most resistant fabric: Canvas

Backpacks, bags, messenger bags and toiletry cases: the key accessories for the spring/summer season. Furthermore, sew the ones you like best using our canvas fabrics. There are also 12 new cheerful and summery print designs to compliment your look. Canvas is our most resistant fabric. It is made from 100% cotton and weighs 215g/m2. In addition, it is a cool fabric with a lot of body, the perfect choice for accessory sewing projects like backpacks, bags, messenger bags or toiletry cases. In fact, you can effortlessly show off a new beach bag this summer using our patterns and their easy…

19th April 2019

Discover the pastel trend in fabrics and baby patterns for the spring summer 2019 season

Discover the pastel trend in fabrics and Katia Fabrics baby patterns for the spring summer 2019 season. Pastel tones of blue, pink and yellow are the key players in the Mini Wood, Little Indians and Ballet fabric collections. Additionally, small scale print illustrations make these fabrics the perfect choice for making delicate, cute baby garments. We have launched 12 new baby patterns, and furthermore, they are all made from natural cotton fabrics like our poplin and jersey. Pastel Trend SS19 You will find a huge variety of trends and print designs in our new spring summer 2019 fabric and sewing…

4th April 2018

8 must-have sewing accessories for kids

What do you think about the idea of the babies and kids having, and playing with, handmade accessories? We love it! And that’s why we want to show you these 8 must-have sewing accessories for kids that you can sew at home. As well as being really cute, sewing tiny accessories for babies and kids are also usually really quick projects to do. This is why they are so great for alternating with other more complicated projects. Sewing accessories for baby 1. Sack, Hat and Mitten Set Pattern This is a great project for both giving as a gift and…

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