From the Bookcase: Print, Make, Wear by Melanie Bowles

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Make It Shabby

The dawn of the digital age has made it possible for us to turn our very own pattern designs into unique, one-of-a-kind fabric ranges that nobody else owns. Textile designer and researcher Melanie Bowles show us to how to turn our pattern ideas into a tangible reality that we can transform into any of 14 […]

From the Bookcase: The Crafter’s Guide to Patterns – Jessica Swift

Posted on March 16, 2015March 16, 2015 by Make It Shabby

Whether it’s papercrafts or fabric, furnishings or upholstery, you can unleash the creativity of your own pattern designs thanks to Jessica Swift’s book The Crafter’s Guide to Patterns. Beginning with a section on planning your patterns, the first few chapters cover issues such as sourcing your inspiration, a guide to colour, and an explanation […]