More and more people are taking on the challenge of creating their own clothes, for some this means dusting off their sewing skills for others they’re learning as they go along. We are slowly becoming a more craft nation and we’re no longer entirely dependent on the high street to provide us with our fashion. Of course the high street is the place where most of us gather our inspiration and for some people that means buying high street pieces and customising them for others they may just take inspiration from the fabrics used or take a look at what styles are on the high street such as the shape of clothing.
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Dress patterns are universal in that they are used for the shape and style, so once you have bought a pattern you will always find many uses for it, especially as some patterns often include designs for multiple shapes and styles. If you have a dress pattern which you love the skirt for then why not try and adjust the pattern so that you can make a skirt with it, with some grease proof paper you can easily try and amend your dress pattern into a skirt. If you are looking at purchasing a pattern be sure to look at the style of clothing and don’t be too distracted by the fabric used in the photographs because you will be using a different fabric and so your dress will look different.
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There are many different dress fabrics available and so finding a unique one for your new creation shouldn’t be too difficult whether you’re looking for an animal print, jersey or tartan, there are many different fabrics to choose from.
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Jersey fabric is great if you want to create something with a little stretch so that it will be comfortable to wear and won’t be restrictive on movement. Many stores use jersey as fabric for their summer dresses as it is light weight and allows you to enjoy your holidays and time on the beach while still being protected from the sun.
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Floral prints are on trend this year so if you’re looking to make yourself a new dress or skirt then make sure you take a look at the different floral prints available. There are many ditsy floral prints along with bold statement prints which will help you stand out from the crowd. By using floral fabric you can easily create many vintage style pieces which will be timeless classics.
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Animal prints are very popular with most people thinking of the leopard print but with a range of different animal fabrics available you can easily choose to make a statement piece using a tiger print fabric. If you are creating a relatively plain garment then you can add a flare of something different with an animal print.
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Chiffon fabrics are great to use when creating a maxi dress or maxi skirt as the light weight fabric will ensure that you don’t feel too warm by still ensuring that you stay covered up. Chiffon is a fabric to take advantage of if you plan on a holiday destination which is strict on religious beliefs especially if you want to venture out of the tourist areas.
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By creating your own clothing you are ensuring that you stand out from the crowd with your very own unique pieces. Once you have had a lot of practice running up clothing you’ll soon be able to make clothes very quickly on your sewing machine and the complete process won’t take up too much of your time. If you create clothes then you could even have your own little venture as you could easily sell them online on handmade sites such as Etsy and Folksy or even using an online auction website such as Ebay the possibilities really are endless once you have refined your sewing skills.
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The Remnant House is a well established company which specialises in quality fabrics and haberdashery, they stock a wide range of fabrics including dress fabric , curtain fabric, and fleece fabric along with ribbons and trims.
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