Instagram Challenge ending 14th September. The challenge is broad - what does adventure mean to you? The adventure aspect of the challenge can be big or small, and can be an adventure indoors or outdoors. There are plenty of prizes to be won, including a prize from us at A KIND CLOTH!
I decided to sew the FORS top, designed by Josefine Hultén. I am very pleased with the final outcome, and cannot wait for sunnier days to wear it! The neckline sits very modest, and I love this structured look...
If you haven't yet discovered TAUKO magazine, then be it known that it is a beautiful independent magazine filled with articles and designs around the world, along with sewing patterns and step-by-step instructions...
One of the pieces I acquired from the destash was a lovely blue wool. I immediately knew I wanted to make the SOLVI Jacket by Vanessa Hansen from TAUKO magazine issue #4...
The Nexus Blouse, designed by Papercut Patterns is a go-to blouse all year round; a versatile long sleeve blouse for any occasion. There are two sleeve options available: a wide airy shape, or a cuffed and gathered sleeve with button fastening...
We are 3! Thank you!! A KIND CLOTH was launched in 2021 to offer dressmaking fabrics which have low impacts to our environment, compared to conventional virgin fabrics: "sustainable fabrics" to the home sewer...
Reversible Pleated Hanbok Wrap Skirt by Sewing Therapy, designed by Sara. Sewing up the skirt was a surprisingly simple task! Sara has a sew-a-long video which is really easy to follow along. A few hours later, I had a full working skirt, that I love swishing around in!
The 'IRIS', designed by Francesca Barbato can be made as either a dress or a blouse. The gorgeous design and sewing pattern can be found in TAUKO magazine issue 10. I chose to make the blouse option, as I tend to wear blouses more often than I do dresses...
One of the things we can do to keep our wardrobe sustainable is to wear everything in it, time and time again. Some people tend to find a typical 'capsule wardrobe' too plain and simple or too repetitive, and want to add more pattern prints in their wardrobe. Making 'co-ords' helps with this and gives you so much more options...
...rewarding not having any fabric scraps to deal with afterwards! A tiny pile of threads and minor piece of fabric were the only waste that I ended up with! The fabric bits were...
If you are new to sewing with Viscose, I would recommend the fabrics that list Viscose on its own, as a plain weave, or a Viscose Poplin. Viscose fabrics from Lise Tailor, Atelier Brunette, or Viscose Poplins offer
There are lots of things to consider when buying a fabric, especially when buying online. Quite often, you'll see a weight of fabric measured in gsm or gm/2. The fabric weight gives a good idea as to what applications the fabric may be suitable for. A general guide...
