31 August 2012

A little bit of this, a little bit of that

I know I bang on a lot about Liberty fabrics, but they really are delicious: dreamy to sew and wonderful to wear. (And I haven't dared yet explore their new range of craft fabrics!)

Liberty makes in the ironing pile
I came across this video on the Liberty blog, in which the Liberty fabric designers talk through some of the AW12 prints - it's fascinating to hear about the processes and inspiration behind the collection, and it's also great to get an idea of the scale of the prints:


I especially loved hearing about the story behind my favourite print (Childhood) - the hidden elephant is what drew me to the print in the first place. I've already treated myself to a tiny bit of this print in blue, but now that I've seen the video, I want it in all the other colourways!
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Anyhoo, in other news... it's coming up to the end August, and there's already a certain crispness to the air (I'm still holding out for a September heatwave). I continue to battle on with the Darling Ranges bodice (muslin #3) - at what point do you give up? I've finished my Sewaholic Alma muslin so now just need to decide on what fabric to use! And I've been knitting away on a shawl-scarf-type-thing during my lunch break at work.
Big red 'kerchief (more on Ravelry)
Hopefully I'll be back next week with an actual finished make!

Have a lovely weekend & speak soon!
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  1. That's a lovely colour for the shawl!
    I've somehow managed to stay away from Liberty prints so far, but the more I hear about them, the more I think I should try to get my mitts on some ... they do look fab, I have to say!

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    1. thanks! It's Malabrigo worsted in Sealing Wax. too scrummy!

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  2. Ack! Sorry to hear Darling is causing you as much of a headache as it did me. I didn't get it right until muslin #5, I think. And that was way too many. There's something about that pattern that just isn't right,maybe?

    I recently bought some Liberty fabric. I was recently in the shop and they have returned the remnant baskets! Oh, maybe I shouldn't have told you that! :)

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    1. ooo - Liberty rems!! I am THERE!

      I agree re the Darling Ranges - something about the darts is off. Also, I seem to need an XS for the back bodice, but M for the front bodice?! (and I definitely do not have a M-sized bosom!) x

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  3. But we all know that it will be worth it shivani as you have an awesome wardrobe of immaculate hand stitched items. I think it is because you are not satisfied until they are right that they always look so much better ( than my makes!) I so need to learn from you. Good luck with it x

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  4. Oooh, that was a very interesting little video! Thanks for sharing it. The in-focus/out-of-focus camera work was a little headache inducing wasn't it?! All your liberty creations are stunning. Hope you are well. Zoe xxx

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  5. You've sure got some fun projects in the pipeline! Love the color of that shawl!

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  6. Thanks for posting that liberty video! So neat to hear about their process - makes me want to go design some fabric!

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