Atelier

'Atelier' is a collection I designed for Makower UK recently and it was inspired by the timeless traditions of sewing using antique and retro images in a soft colour palette.

 

The main print is called Couture and includes sewing machines, notions and mannequins. Look closely and you will see that there is a texture underneath, inspired by dress pattern pieces.

The Spool design shows crowded cotton reels with the labels as the main focus.

Tape measures create a stripe design in this Measurements pattern.

Pretty patterned Buttons are loosely scattered, with a tonal running stitch in the background. 

An inclusion of soft blue to the Couture design adds variety to the collection.

Tiny Notions in include decorative scissors and pin cushions.

A deep grey on the Buttons design adds depth to the collection.

My grandma had a blue measuring tape in her sewing box and this Measurements print reminds me of that.

Spoonflower design challenge

 Last week's Spoonflower design challenge was 'passementerie' which means an ornamental edging or trimming made of braid, cord, beading or metallic thread. I decided to do a brightly coloured version of this, including pompom trim, tassels and braided trim, hand-drawn and in a stripe layout.

I decided to match the colour palette to my pompom design.

These prints could be used as wallpaper in a craft room.

Big bold designs that add colour to any space.

Sewing addict

I've been creating some fun, bright sewing-inspired designs for my Spoonflower shop and think they will appeal to any sewing addict! I love sewing and spend a lot of time creating items on the sewing machine, so I tapped into my love of that and all things haberdashery to create these fun bright prints.

This sewing machine design was the first one I created and I included a turquoise blue sewing machine, fabric swatches, scissors and thread as well as a mug of tea and a chocolate chip cookie - essential fuel for a keen sewer!

The main design inspired me to create some co-ordinates to go with it. The first one was a needle and thread design which also includes pins and buttons.

The scissor print has been designed in a set layout and includes a variety of shapes and sizes in the same bright colour palette as the other two designs.

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