Welcome to the artful world of Japanese master embroiderer Reiko Mori, a place where embroidery embodies charm, grace, and true elegance. Choose from more than 40 picturesque motifs, many grouped into enchanting vignettes to mix and match; then use the motifs in 11 projects, including totes, fabric-covered boxes, and more. Learn 16 embroidery stitches to create designs for holidays (a wreath and tiny ornaments); seasons (chubby bees buzzing around dimensional daisies); and everyday occasions (an antique sewing machine and scissors). Themed chapters include flower, marine, and Christmas collections, as well as an assortment of Ms. Mori’s signature black-on-linen designs. Embroidery
enthusiasts will love re-creating this utterly distinctive and captivating collection of jaw-dropping designs.
A little bit retro with a tasteful blend of trendy and traditional, these 13 designs from popular Moda Fabrics designer Bonnie Olaveson of Cotton Way are presented together for the first time in a curated collection of all-time favorites. Styled photos showcase lap-sized to bed-sized projects featuring classic blocks in traditional settings. Fill your home with fresh and light patchwork that will never go out of style! 80 pages
PATTERN DESCRIPTION
These beautifully simple slim pants will go with practically anything! Designed for stretch woven fabrics, the Clover pants close with a side zipper for a streamlined look and easy sewing.
Version 1 is ankle length, with small in-seam pockets set into the waistband. Version 2 is cropped just below mid-calf.
Skill Level: Intermediate
SIZES AND SUPPLIES
Sizes: 0 - 18
Supplies: All-purpose polyester thread, 9" invisible zipper, one small hook and eye, hand-sewing needle, invisible zipper foot (recommended).
Main Fabric: Medium-weight woven fabrics with some stretch such as stretch cotton twill, poplin, suiting, gabardine, pique, wool blends. Look for fabric with up to 3% spandex. For pockets (version 1), choose a lightweight lining fabric such as batiste or silk crepe de chine.
Papercut Patterns in collaboration with Brooke Tyson bring you one of Brooke's gorgeous designs, The Clover Dress, as a pattern! How lucky are we!
It is such a delight to wear. It features a swingy skirt, raglan sleeves, bust panel detailing, bound neckline, and a cute tassel belt, so you'll stand out whilst also feeling comfortable!
Whether you make it up as a casual or glamorous dress is completely up to you and how you choose to style it, with a shorter blouse variation and endless fabric options to use as your bust panel you can make the Clover your very own.
Fabric
Light weight woven fabric with drape or knit fabric with a one way stretch. Silk, Rayon, Cotton blends.
