Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2019 i Mollie Magazine

MAKING A CAPSULE WARDROBE FEEL ACHIEVABLE, this easy-wear, lightweight dress would look just as good paired with sandals on the beach as it will layered with woollies in cooler months. Part of The Small Home’s new ’fashion conscious’ clothing range, it’s not just cut to flatter, it’s also made to last and ethically produced, meaning your money is well spent. Check out their full range for a selection of equally beautiful pieces, and sneak a pair of those sunny ochre clogs in your basket while you’re there. www.thesmallhome.co.uk TAKING INSPIRATION FROM WEST AFRICAN art and design and channelling it through her own personal aesthetic, Hadiya Williams of Black Pepper Paperie Co. creates the most striking collections. Based in Washington, DC, Hadiya produces one-off handmade clayware and printed works from her…

01 A vintage-inspired blouse has never felt more now. www.shopmiracleeye.com 02 Mid-century curves + raffia texture = retro done right. www.oliverbonas.com 03 Wearable weaving. www.aweatheredpenny.co.uk 04 Sometimes it takes a print to bring it all together. www.janskacelik.art 05 Name a more iconic Scandi collective. We’ll wait. www.treaclegeorge.com 06 The Margot pouch by our Insta crush Charlotte Jacklin. www.fonott.com 07 No, you hang up. www.berylune.co.uk 08 Van Verre’s amber pitcher conjures up images of sunny afternoons spent outdoors. www.trouva.com 09 We can totally picture Jane Birkin reclining here, so we know we’re heading in the right direction. www. urbanoutfitters.co.uk…

Environmental issues have never been more pressing than they are today. The good news is that our individual actions can make a real difference, and The Soap Kitchen has a great selection of ingredients and tips for making your own eco-friendly cosmetic and skincare products, as well as its own handmade finished products. Here's a helpful guide to reducing plastic in your bathroom. MAKE YOUR OWN TOILETRIES The Soap Kitchen has a whole library of easy DIY cosmetic and skincare recipes, such as coffee body butter and solid perfume. Find these plus a blog updated weekly with new tutorials at soapmakingmagazine.co.uk TRY A SOAP BAR You can make your own soap using a simple melt and pour method. The Soap Kitchen has a wide range of soap bases, including aloe…

All prizes to be redeemed before 1st June 2020. Travel costs will not be covered. Promoter: Immediate Media Company Bristol Limited. Entrants must be residents of the UK or Europe and aged 18 years or older, excluding the Promoter’s employees. By entering, you agree to be bound by all the rules of the promotion. No responsibility accepted for lost, delayed, ineligible or fraudulent entries. Closing date for entries is 11.59pm BST on Monday 3rd June 2019. Fifteen shortlisted entries will be chosen from all eligible entries by the Mollie Makes editorial team and the winners will be chosen by independent industry experts. Travel costs are not offered for attending the awards, but food and refreshments will be provided. Shortlisted entrants will be notified by Monday 17th June 2019. The decision…

For a special occasion, as a gift for a loved one or to jumpstart your own crafting mojo, nothing does the trick quite like a creative workshop. 01 SEW ME SOMETHING Warwickshire 02 THE CRAFT COLLECTIVE Cornwall 03 THE LONDON LOOM London 04 CRAFT MY DAY Surrey 05 M.Y.O PLACE London 06 RUTH ROMANO Cheshire 07 TEA AND CRAFTING London 08 MILLIE MOON Somerset 09 ROYAL SCHOOL OF NEEDLEWORK Nationwide 10 TIGLEY TEXTILES Worcestershire 11 MAYINSPIRE Hampshire 12 LONDON CRAFT CLUB London 01 SEW ME SOMETHING Multi-award winning shop and sewing studio Sew Me Something has its own range of sewing patterns and kits.They host dressmaking and craft workshops including crochet, linocut printing and quilting for the total beginner through to advanced level sewists and crafters. www.sewmesomething.co.uk 02…

With two IRL boutiques in London and a stellar website, Source Lifestyle is a bit of a one-stop-shop for all things eclectic. As well as quirky home accessories from top indie brands, they also stock clothing, lifestyle goodies and gifts. For statement pieces, they rule. www.sourcelifestyle.com…

Knowledge is power, but sometimes information can be overkill. From the moment we wake up and check our phones or switch on the TV to the screen time we squeeze in before bedtime, our brains are constantly overloaded with facts, thoughts and opinions. And, even though we might craft or create to relax, sometimes taking a break from it all is what’s needed to generate necessary headspace. Like your phone battery, your brain needs recharging in order to keep it running effectively, and – especially important for makers – to keep your creativity sparking. Giving your mind room to breathe instead of bombarding it with messages not only increases your capacity for ideas, it’ll allow you to craft with a more mindful attitude, too. LISTEN TO YOURSELF ‘Brilliant,’ you might…

HOW TO MAKE CHILDREN'S BLOOMERS MATERIALS ■ Cotton or linen shirt or 50cm (19¾") cotton or linen fabric ■ Matching sewing thread ■ Fabric scissors ■ Elastic, 2.5cm (1") wide ■ Elastic, 1.5cm ( 5/8") wide ■ Safety pin ■ Paper or card ELASTIC LENGTHS Once you’ve got a garment that’s slipped out of regular rotation, it’s time to size it up for its next starring role: something new for a little ‘un. In the ultimate hand-me-down plot twist, this project is a personal and sustainable way to grow your mini’s wardrobe – it’s a shirt-to-bloomers love story. Cottons and linens work best for bloomers. If the fabric is too thick they’ll be stiff and uncomfortable for little legs and difficult to thread the elastic through. If it’s too thin,…

“I’m on a mission to shine a light on one of the oldest crafts.” That first love: it was back in the summer of 1997 in Senegal, West Africa. It was hot. As the sun beat down, I saw it standing tall and proud in a busy market – the basket of my dreams – and I knew I needed it at that moment. My love for baskets only grew deeper throughout the years, but it was really when I visited a rural village called Ngaye Mkeke outside of my parents’ hometown that I understood the deeper connection behind them – a craft passed down from generation to generation, female weavers gathering together in courtyards and coiling baskets until the sun sets. Learning to weave baskets was the obligatory next…

HOW TO MAKE A CROCHET TOP MATERIALS ■ Performance Yarn Cotton Queen, 100% cotton, 125m/137yd per 50g, 4 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) balls in Off White (0102) ■ 3mm (UK 10, US D/3) crochet hook ■ Yarn needle ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) ch chain ch-sp(s) chain space(s) dc double crochet ss slip stitch tr treble yrh yarn round hook dc2tog double crochet two sts together – (insert hook in next st, yrh and draw loop through) twice, yrh and draw through all 3 loops on hook tr2tog treble crochet two sts together – (yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, yrh and draw through all loops on hook rep repeat TENSION Approx. 21 sts and 10 rows in…

HOW TO MAKE A PAPERCUT POSTER MATERIALS ■ A4 paper (we used one sheet each of Arjowiggins Keaykolour in Caribbean Blue, Meadow, Old Rose, Steel, Lipstick and Coral, one sheet of Arjowiggins Curious Collection Skin in Emerald and one sheet each of Fabriano Tiziano in Prato Green (12), Biliardo Green (37), Cream and Yellow) ■ Craft knife ■ PVA PH neutral glue ■ Double-sided sticky foam pads ■ Cutting mat ■ Tweezers ■ Metal ruler ■ Small paint brush ■ Carbon paper (optional) A pick-me-up in papercut form, complete with bright blooms and teeny tiny leaves, could be the little boost your home needs. We’ll be getting busy with the craft knife and cutting mat, then deliberately hanging our poster directly in our eyeline for maximum positive vibes. If you’ve…

“ We were spurred on by knowing we weren’t alone in our passion for colour!” When it comes to interiors, ‘stylish’ is often synonymous with understated, minimal and homogenous. So much so, that scrolling through interiors hashtags on Instagram serves up square after square of claw-foot baths, sanded floorboards and subway tiles. Nice, but not that inspiring. Enter Polly, Jim and Big Bit Margate. “Big Bit has been spawned from my shop, Little Bit, both of which are inspired by our bright and colourful seaside town, Margate,” laughs Polly. The pair opened Little Bit in the summer of 2017 and, being a beacon of colour, drew like-minded colour lovers through the door. “That really helped me to realise what a therapeutic affect all that impactful colour was having on myself…

HOW TO MAKE A COILED BASKET MATERIALS ■ 12m (13¼yds) of preferred core material (we used dried grass) ■ 17 1m (39 3/8") lengths of red plastic string ■ 17 1m (39 3/8") lengths of turquoise plastic string ■ Six 1m (39 3/8") lengths of black plastic string ■ Three large-eyed needles ■ Ruler or tape measure Modern makes via traditional techniques? That’s what makes our hearts sing. Basket weaving is one of those artisan skills that gets passed down from maker to maker, so we’re thrilled to learn the real deal and help keep it alive. This bright, shallow basket is coiled, Senegalese-style, with dried grasses and plastic string for those pops of colour. And yes, now we’ve seen this we can’t settle for less than a basket gallery…

Look at Gudrun Sjödén’s stunning collections, and it’s clear her travels have greatly influenced her creativity. Everywhere she goes, she collects inspiration and stories, ready to share them with her loyal and growing band of customers. For her new summer collection, it was the pretty island of Mallorca that sparked her imagination. A land of vibrant blue and vivid green, it’s dotted with tropical flowers and the spiky, sculptural shapes of cactus plants. And just like Gudrun’s designs, there’s brilliant colour everywhere. The collection also celebrates the bold and surrealist world of artist Joan Miró. Delve into Gudrun’s May capsule collection and you’ll find more muted colours. But the gorgeous flowing shapes and exuberant patterns that have become her trademark are still there. CLOTHES WITH A CONSCIENCE Most importantly for…

Tilly, founder and director of the multi-award-winning sewing pattern brand Tilly and the Buttons, is a total boss. Not only has she turned her passion for making clothes into a successful business, helping budding sewists everywhere to learn the craft, she’s also authored two bestselling books on dressmaking, and teaches online workshops. After taking some beginners’ courses, Tilly trained at the London College of Fashion, then began drafting her own patterns. She created the Tilly and the Buttons blog so her and her fellow stitchers could “geek out about patterns and construction techniques together.” To test the waters, she had one of her designs graded into different sizes, wrote some instructions, and put together a basic cover design. “The pattern went up for sale as a digital download through my…

“Use your board description to share what you do, telling us all about you and your brand. This space is where you can really sell yourself, so don’t miss out on the opportunity! Add as much information as possible, tell us your story, and make sure to clearly list the categories you want to enter.” Yvette Streeter, Editor “Make sure to include your strongest images, and don’t just stop at five! You could share your most-liked posts on Instagram, your best-selling products – anything that really communicates your work and who you are as a brand.” Sarah Malone, Art Editor “Think about what makes you different from other creatives in your category, and use your entry to showcase that. I know it can feel awkward promoting yourself, so ask friends…

HOW TO MAKE A MACRAMÉ BAG MATERIALS ■ 90m (98½") yards natural flax twine, size medium (ours was from www.nutscene.com) ■ Pair of round bag handles, 13cm (5¼") diameter (ours were from www.hobby andcraftshop.co.uk) ■ Two S-hooks or masking tape ■ Glue gun It’s more than just a fling. We’re serious about shoehorning macramé into our everyday lives, and have committed to keeping this woven dreamboat by our side all summer long. It hits that sweet spot where the basket bag trend left off last year, embodies this season’s natural materials crush, and has hoop handles – what else could possibly you ask for? Before starting, turn to page 90 to familiarise yourself with the different knotting techniques. 01 Cut 36 2.5m (98 1/8") lengths of twine. Set aside 18…

HOW TO MAKE A DRINKS TRAY AND STIRRERS MATERIALS ■ Round wooden tray ■ Marbled paper (ours was from www. paperchase.com) ■ FrogTape or masking tape ■ Copper acrylic paint ■ Decoupage glue ■ Polymer clay in pink and white (we used Fimo) ■ Five bamboo skewers ■ Two small paint brushes ■ Craft knife ■ Baking tray ■ Tin foil No dreamy bar cart? No problem. DIY your way to Gatsby-level shindig greatness with a couple of marbled stunners. A nondescript wooden tray – we favour round or hexagon shape – becomes quite the dish with a lick of copper paint and some fancy paper, then up your cocktail game with marble-topped drink stirrers. You’re merely one crafternoon away from being party-ready. 01 For the tray, lay the marbled…

YOUR GIFT BY JENNY BLAIR 01 Cut out the monstera leaves and plant pot templates on page 92, pin on to the required felt colours, then cut around. 02 Place the fabric in the hoop, making sure the design is central. Take two strands of black thread and stitch the plant pots in place, using straight stitches on the blue and pink pots and French knots on the yellow pot. Refer to the images as a guide to design and placement. 03 Secure the monstera leaves in place using backstitch and three strands of aqua green thread, stitching along the veins to attach the leaves to the background. Use the printed fabric as a guide for placement and where to stitch. 04 Embroider the pilea leaves with two strands of…