Now is the perfect time of year to pick up your sewing machine and get started on some quick and simple sewing projects to update your summer wardrobe. As any dressmaker or hobby sewist will know, no dressmaking project will work without some good quality Haberdashery items to complement your expert stitching and imaginative design. Here, our Haberdashery department have put together a list of the most sought after Haberdashery items during the summer months and how to utilise them in your craft and dressmaking projects.
Shirring Elastic - always one of our best selling Haberdashery items year round, elastic takes on a life of it's own during summer dressmaking projects. Shirring elastic in particular is at the top of everyone's list when the warmer weather makes an appearance. When used alongside your sewing machine, shirring elastic creates a 'gather' in your garments and is often used on necklines and cuffs. This is a popular technique during the summer months when dressmakers will use shirring elastic to create fashionable 'gypsy style' tops and dresses which look great when paired with a pair of stylish sandals and a statement handbag.
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Berisford's Ice Cream Ribbon is ideal for summer craft projects.[/caption]
Ribbons - many customers take advantage of the warmer weather and holidays to tackle craft projects and of course crafts is always a brilliant way to entertain the kids during the long summer break. Ribbons are a particularly useful item of Haberdashery for craft projects and having recently updated our online ribbon inventory, we know stock a wide variety of summer themed ribbons such as the Berisford's beach hut design or our always popular ice cream design by Bertie's Bows. Of course, with summer comes wedding season and ribbons are always an important feature of every wedding ceremony. Our Bersiford's Satin Ribbons come in a huge variety of colours and measurements, up to as wide as 100mm wide. The ribbons are always a popular choice of Haberdashery for decorating bridal cars and tying bridal and bridesmaid bouquets and decorating wedding cakes. Our brand new selection of Berisford's Nautical Ribbons have also proved extremely popular this year.
Zips - always an important addition to your Haberdashery kit and due to our wide selection of colours, we always have something in stock to complement your summer dressmaking projects. This year, we have introduced a selection of coloured continuous zipping which is a particularity attractive design of zip with it's gorgeous summery colours and laser cut floral detailing. Coloured continuous zipping is useful for a variety of summer clothing items including trousers, tops, dresses and skirts and is particularly popular when you wish to make a zip the main feature of your item.
Which items of Haberdashery have you used for your dressmaking projects? As always we look forward to seeing your pictures on our Facebook page!
Berisford's Ice Cream Ribbon is ideal for summer craft projects.[/caption]
Ribbons - many customers take advantage of the warmer weather and holidays to tackle craft projects and of course crafts is always a brilliant way to entertain the kids during the long summer break. Ribbons are a particularly useful item of Haberdashery for craft projects and having recently updated our online ribbon inventory, we know stock a wide variety of summer themed ribbons such as the Berisford's beach hut design or our always popular ice cream design by Bertie's Bows. Of course, with summer comes wedding season and ribbons are always an important feature of every wedding ceremony. Our Bersiford's Satin Ribbons come in a huge variety of colours and measurements, up to as wide as 100mm wide. The ribbons are always a popular choice of Haberdashery for decorating bridal cars and tying bridal and bridesmaid bouquets and decorating wedding cakes. Our brand new selection of Berisford's Nautical Ribbons have also proved extremely popular this year.
Zips - always an important addition to your Haberdashery kit and due to our wide selection of colours, we always have something in stock to complement your summer dressmaking projects. This year, we have introduced a selection of coloured continuous zipping which is a particularity attractive design of zip with it's gorgeous summery colours and laser cut floral detailing. Coloured continuous zipping is useful for a variety of summer clothing items including trousers, tops, dresses and skirts and is particularly popular when you wish to make a zip the main feature of your item.
Which items of Haberdashery have you used for your dressmaking projects? As always we look forward to seeing your pictures on our Facebook page!