PRINT & PATTERN hy ? Nothing makes up and suits. For a tailored outfit you After a few seasons of elaborate more swiftly or easily than a jersey can’t go wrong with Worsted , prints designers were going back- W it makes up beautifully and come to-basics; Classic leopard, , dress. The low-fray, super-comfortable in a wide variety of colours and Newsletter #25 checks, and spots were knit is the go-to fabric for the modern weaves (including stretch), there seen all over the catwalks. Winter woman. Look at Ponte Roma jersey if are also printed and embroidered ou can effortlessly browse our extensive range of florals are still strong along with you want a suit or dress with just a bit of worsteds, washable wool mixes, dress fabrics on our regularly updated website. feather prints, and quirky give, choose chunky knits for cardigans an array of printed wool Y conversational designs. & lightweight , and the See the latest arrivals, features, and catwalk gallery. and jumper dresses or go for slinky viscose jersey to make fabulous dresses in a perenial classic, wool crêpe. Go to: www.stonefabrics.co.uk SILHOUETTE Oversized and that flash, with up to the minute prints and will coccoon you from the colder a cornucopia of colours. Worried about JERSEY & KNIT Forecast for winter: months. Ecclesiastical necklines. lumps and bumps? You’ll be surprised We have jersey & knit of all designs Big, boxy masculine cuts mix with how flattering a well cut dress can be. to suit every taste. Different COLOUR uber-feminine curves. Assymetric- Think about lining it with Tricot or a weights and fibres from superfine split skirts or below the knee with to Missoni chevrons and fluted hems. Trousers are slouchy similar weight contrasting colour (keep heavy jumper knits. Ponte Roma or tailored straight legs. Dresses the two fabrics light in weight, and ensure jerseys in rich colours suitable for Navy is this season’s chief colour; team with are retro in style with 21st Century they are both colour fast). colour blocking or Hand-wash fine burgundy, teal, black and a pop of purple. For a detailing—1940’s dresses with wool-mix knit from John Kaldor, feminine shot into your wardrobe choose something exposed zips or 1960’s shifts in digital techni-colour drapey viscose, digital prints and butter soft plain pink–from cranberry to sherbet or dusty rose. prints. bamboo. We also have Jean Muir type slinky jerseys, Another prominent colour has been green; from organic and funky prints suitable for children. army to emerald, pick one to suit your hair colour, Jersey tip: As with all washable natural fibres you need to pre- skin tone or personal style. Orange is still strong GET EXCITED AND wash your fabric. To avoid distortion before cutting out dry the along with red (burgundy or vermillion can beat the jersey flat, or better still, cool tumble dry. most dismall of winter blues) or dress sublimely in MAKE THINGS winter white; your dry cleaner will love you. oin our Cloth Club for fabulous discounted quarterly FABRIC Jfabric selections for discerning sewers wanting something eal and peacock or just a hint of avy aficionados Tlook great with Fpink choose the Nwill love the a bit different. Contact us for further information. subdued colours blush wool crepe resurgence in all WOOL & WOOL MIX like charcoal or #0609 or embrace things blue, We’ve We specialise in wool and have an extensive range brown. Don’t miss sherbet pink in a many crepes and Samples are free! Send an A5 self-addressed for any project. Make yourself a lovely for the the chunky jumper washable boiled Worsted suitings envelope with a large letter stamp attached (currently knit #4190, or wool #4534, or felted including a winter using one of our brightly coloured wool the John Kaldor pink coating #3088. #4239. Winter coat coatings, bouclé or , cut it oversized and line 69p for 2nd class) and a note outlining your lightweight viscose For a muted shade makers need to with a flash of colour. For jackets choose from an & wool jersey #4414. go for tweeds #1301 out the double requirements (please be as specific as you can) to: array of Shetland tweeds or weight wools, mix For a cosy light & & #1306. Infuse pink sided wool Sampling Dept, Stone Fabrics, 97 High St, Totnes, airy boiled wool get into a Chanel suit or coating #4496 or them with , trim with faux fur or go luxe with #4308. We also have jacket with Linton boiled wool #2692. pure cashmere. We have a wonderful range of boiled Devon, TQ9 5PB. a super quality faux #4061 or Look at the chunky wools which are easy to sew and make fabulous For sales and enquiries call: 01803 868 608 or email: fur #3331, crushed make a blouse with corded jumper knit #4439, and a soft pink feather #4189 for cardigans, unstructured jackets and coats, if you need even more [email protected]. Visit our website @ cotton rich printed or bamboo jersey ‘give’ try our felted wool jersey—perfect for a fitted #4473. #3943. #3486. jacket or knee length casual coat as well as dresses www.stonefabrics.co.uk LACE, MESH & SHEERS VISCOSE, POLY & DRAPEY FABRICS HABERDASHERY, Lace is the go-to fabric for special day and For drape and easy-care loveliness you can’t ave a look at the fantastic eveningwear. We have a myriad of colours and beat the jewel coloured double and Hdouble-sided fabrics TRIMS & LININGS... weights for any garment. Use lace for an ornate triple crêpes. We also have wool crêpe, wool mix about. There are two-tone HABERDASHERY touch to a bodice, hem, or mix a panel of stretch lace or wool look Varuna, printed and plain viscose, Ponte Roma jerseys, bouclé We have a huge range with some jersey for a posh t-shirt. amazing quality Italian printed poly , semi- of haberdashery gadgets sheer georgette and gauzey wools. coatings, wool tweed or and requisites for all your e have black cotton choose superb black stretch lace heavy wool and cotton jerseys, sewing requirements. For WGuipure lace #4500 or #3207 or #2415. Then there are off-white #2900 (that dyes any finer dressier from Solstiss, & MIXES whichever you choose we’ve got our most popular items colour you can dream of). Teal metallics, antique finish, animal We have a large range of linen and linen-mix there is a haberdashery cotton mix #4373 or a soft finish print stretchy mesh, classic throughout the year. Look at the heavy European the ingredients for the girl who and interfacing catalogue wool-mix #3243. Make a vintage black chantilly, embroidered linens in a multitude of colours along with linen likes to change her mind. which can be downloaded inspired dress with the khaki flesh coloured stretch , green border design #4198 or spotty tulle, and crochet lace. from a host of top designers. Big digital prints, from the website for free or floral, stripes, , embroidered, shot, , if you prefer a real copy please send £1.50 in stamps. CHANEL TYPE TWEED & chambray, we have any to suit. TRIMS Sew yourself a nifty Chanel jacket. Get the Vogue We have wool bindings, fold-over & plain petersham, pattern (V8804) with instructions for the authentic & SILK MIX lace trim, chenille, velvet, daisy braid, gimp, plain & quilting and patch pockets, make a first so you From heavy Morocain crêpe to lining weights, printed rickrack, bias bindings- printed, PVC, two- can fit it perfectly. Pick a textured tweed from our fabulous silk and cotton mix (plain and printed), tone, satin and plain, decorative elastic, and a whole fabulous selection and match up with a luxurious prints from Italy and France, , , lot more. Talk to us about your taste and requirements printed silk for the lining. We have all the requisites crinkle, georgette, satin backed crêpe, stretch, Tussah and we can send you samples. that finish it off including interesting decorative and Dupion. We specialise in suiting weights; LININGS chains for the hem. Matka, wool and silk mix, spun, ‘Chanel’ weaves, We can advise on the best lining for your sewing and . needs. Our most popular & versatile lining is or classic Chanel type tweeds #1931 or make a statement in ‘Venezia’, a high class tri-acetate and polyamide Flook at black wool mix bouclé orange with #4210. For quick SPECIAL & EVENING FABRICS lining that’s breathable, hypoallergenic, anti-static #4461, or plum; #4399. Black/ versions that don’t need quilting multi #4344. Loose knit #4311, look at washable bouclé coatings Look at our superb collection of sequinned, beaded and most importantly; a joy to sew. For specialist chartreuse green Linton Tweed or one of the many boiled wools. and embroidered fabrics; some completely exclusive projects we also stock plain & printed silk habotai, to us. We also have lace, delicate georgette and cupro, stretch, tricot, satin, and Jacquard coat linings COTTON chiffon, printed , weighty viscose satin, silk Send us a cutting of your fabric to match. For all seasons from designers and quality mills. or poly , cloqué, cotton mix Moiré, brocade, INTERFACINGS Printed or plain needlecord and for practical velvet, devoré velvet and stretch velour. Let us advise which of our numerous woven or and warm day wear, heavy cotton , and knitted high quality iron-on and sew-in interfacings ,. Stretch cotton and cotton —so versatile LAMINATED & TECH FABRICS will be best for an optimum finish. and smart. Soft and cosy plain, , printed, Laser cut, or snakeskin embossed superior THREADS and tartan brushed , soft floral print twill, snakeskin PVC. Fun and unusual quilted fabrics, Gütermann sew all, cotton, silk and Moon overlocker plain or printed superfine cotton lawn and and luxurious faux fur in animal prints and opulent threads as well as various specialist threads. an amazing array of contemporary quilting weight colours. Printed and plain polar, cuddle and micro- ZIPS prints. fleece. Black fleece backed polyamide twill for smart We have a comprehensive range of concealed, sportswear. Funky premium laminated printed standard, jeans, bodice, continuous & open-end zips emember! Natural fibres like cotton, linen and viscose cottons that are soft and supple enough to make Send a fabric swatch for matching or quote your should be washed before making up. As a rule, allow a raincoat that won’t ‘crunch’. Fab printed Gütermann thread colour. R , natural and breathable silk-waxed cottons PATTERNS 10% extra fabric for possible shrinkage. If in doubt over in vibrant colours. Various proofed fabrics and We stock Vogue, Butterick, McCalls & Burda, and can care instructions of a particular fabric please ask. linings including linen, cashmere and printed. order Simplicity patterns to go direct to your home.