Innehållsförteckning för April 2020 från Mollie Magazine

NEED SOME FRESH INSPIRATION FOR YOUR ME-MADE WARDROBE? You’re looking at it. The Adrianna Dress pattern has a couple of fashion’s favourite features du jour – a relaxed fit, statement sleeve, and that dress-up-or-down-ability, the rarest of gems. Modern, minimal and easy to sew gets our vote, but Friday Pattern Company also donates 5% of their proceeds to a handful of brilliant charities too. www.fridaypatterncompany.com DREAMING OF A FOREVER QUILT is one way to spend an afternoon. But if you’re finally ready to invest, Projektityyny ought to be your first port of call. The British brand’s commitment to eco and ethical practices is every bit as beautiful as their handmade instant classics, like this Pohjola design made with Liberty Tana Lawn fabric. www.projektityyny.com THREE CHEERS for paper, one of craft’s…

HOW TO MAKE A RAG RUG CLUTCH BAG MATERIALS ■ Hessian, 10 holes per inch (available from www.raggedlife.com) ■ Black sewing thread ■ 178cm (70 1/8") black bias binding, 2.5cm (1") wide ■ Silver magnetic snap fastener, 1.8cm (¾") diameter ■ Old t-shirts, one each in black, white and yellow ■ Latch hook (available from www.ragged life.com) ■ Fabric marker pen A cute, modern clutch bag via a so-retro-it’s-cool method? Tick x 2. Bringing rag rugging back, this project transforms old garments into your new favourite bag – make it personal to you, using whatever colours or patterns take your fancy. You’ll use roughly half a medium-sized ladies T-shirt in each of the colours, so use that as a guide to your fabric quantities. 01 Draw a 55 x 28cm…

HOW TO MAKE A DIY CLOTHES RAIL MATERIALS ■ Four 1.5m (59 1/8") copper pipes, 2.5cm (1") wide ■ Two 1.5m (59 1/8") copper pipes, 2cm (¾") wide ■ Eight 2.5cm (1") elbows ■ Four 2.5cm (1") tee joints ■ Four 2.5 x 2 x 2.5cm (1 x ¾ x 1") tee joints ■ Four 2.5cm (1") copper end caps ■ Pipe cutter ■ Strong glue It’s easy to lose track of how much clothing we have, especially when we’re stuffing it inside the depths of our wardrobe. This nifty rail makes it so easy to see what you own, meaning you’re less likely to go and buy something new. To make your rail super shiny, mix equal parts plain flour and salt, and add vinegar until it makes a…

There’s nothing more pleasing than a secondhand shop filled with vintage goodies for you to rifle through. Unless said store has a website you can peruse, of course. The Consortium share all their high street stores’ contents online, and keep their website updated with latest drops, so you can bag that one-off retro piece from the comfort of your sofa. www. theconsortiumonline.co.uk…

We love TV craft shows, so the new The Great British Sewing Bee: Sustainable Style book is top of our payday purchase list. Imagine how smug you’d feel making this beginner-friendly Carnaby Coat, then wearing it when the new series drops? Joe Lycett would be proud. www.hardiegrant.com/uk…

What we wear tells people who we are. Whether you’re rocking a dress you stitched yourself or those high street jeans that fit just right, we make first impressions through our wardrobes. As we all become aware of the impact our clothes can have on the environment – huge carbon emissions, excessive water consumption and endless microplastics polluting the ocean – it’s time to think more about how they’re made. This is where Fashion Revolution steps in – a not-for-profit that’s intent on giving garment workers a voice and making the fashion industry accountable. Orsola de Castro has long been an advocate for ethical fashion choices, running her upcycling label From Somewhere for 17 years before co-founding British Fashion Council initiative Esthetica, where she met fellow designer Carry Somers. However,…

“Each garment or textile we work with has a story.” You’ve probably heard about fashion and its negative impact on people and nature. Increasingly, fashion is less about having fun and more a matter of over-controlling everything you do, starting with the creative process. Indeed, it’s always been taught the same way, and it’s about time it changes. Instead of finding a concept and then making your sourcing fit it, let your surroundings – and textile waste – inspire you! This is where true creativity lies. At JOA, our pre-loved raw material comes from local donations, so naturally, our designs reflect the local community in its diversity, while reinforcing a sense of belonging. We also offer a service called the sentimental service – people bring in clothes they don’t wear…

Esther Curtis When she’s not drawing iconic fashion figures, Bristol-based illustrator and designer Esther loves wild swimming, seeking out tasty street-food trucks and discovering colourful kawaii packaging. Find Esther’s fashion illustrations on page 59. www.esthercurtis design.com Anika Gandhi Anika is the amazing DIY creative behind the blog Anika’s DIY Life. She’s always loved dance and music, and you can usually find her swaying to her favourite tunes while she builds in her workshop or works on a home-improvement project. Make Anika’s copper clothes rail on page 39. www.anikasdiylife.com Katie Jones Before she became obsessed with crafting, the love of Katie’s life was pop group Busted – she even saw them perform 26 times in one year. She’s also a self-confessed tea addict and drinks around 15 cups a day. Take…

Stepping into this quirky townhouse in Hastings, home to designer-maker Katie Jones and her animator husband, Thomas, is like stepping into a kaleidoscope. “My decorating style is maximalist to the max!” laughs Katie. “Bright, bold, playful and highly decorative is how I’d sum it up.” Priced out of London, the couple moved into their “forever home” in the historic coastal town last May, and after years of renting, Katie has relished the chance to “go wild in the new place – half fuelled as a reaction to living with magnolia walls for the past 10 years!”. The house is just over 100 years old, and is bursting with personality. “It’s full of wobbly floors and door frames to prove its age,” says Katie. “We’re only about halfway through decorating, so…

HOW TO MAKE A NEEDLE PUNCH CUSHION MATERIALS ■ 48 × 48cm (18 7/8 x 18 7/8") monk’s cloth ■ 48 x 48cm (18 7/8 x 18 7/8") cotton backing fabric ■ 40 × 40cm (15¾ x 15¾") cushion pad ■ Rico Essentials Mega Merino Chunky, 55% wool/45% acrylic, 100g/125m per ball, 46m in Cream 001 (Yarn A), 52m in Powder 003 (Yarn B), 30m in Salmon 004 (Yarn C), 7m in Orange 005 (Yarn D), 28m in Mustard 006 (Yarn E), 51m in Blue 012 (Yarn F) (available from www.woolwarehouse. co.uk ) ■ Rico Punch Needle for Yarn – 5mm (available from www.wool warehouse.co.uk ) ■ Embroidery hoop ■ Erasable fabric marker ■ Matching sewing thread There’s something so soothing about needle punching. It could be the peaceful, repetitive…

BEING A PART OF THE FASHION REVOLUTION is as easy as making and mending your own clothes. And, thanks to legendary dressmaker Tilly Walnes, we’ve got a pattern you can whip up in just two hours! Tilly’s brand, Tilly and the Buttons, are famed for their easy-to-follow patterns, so even if you’ve never touched a sewing machine before, this one’s for you. Taken from their latest book, Tilly and the Buttons: Make it Simple, your Suki dress pattern has a basic shape and minimal seams, so it’s a breeze to sew. Make a plain shift dress, go all out with statement patterned fabric, or switch it up with a short-sleeved version. The instructions come with your gift, and once you’ve mastered the basics, you can easily adapt it. There’s lots…

HOW TO MAKE A CHUNKY-KNIT JUMPER MATERIALS ■ Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool, 100% wool, 200g/80m per ball, three (four, four) balls in Mustard Sally (Yarn A), two (three, three) balls in Ivory White (Yarn B), one (two, two) ball in Lilac Powder (Yarn C) ■ 15mm (US 19) knitting needles ■ 12mm (US 17) knitting needles ■ 12mm (US 17) circular needle, 60cm (23 5/8") long ■ Yarn needle TENSION Approx. 6.5 sts and 9 rows to 10cm (4") over stocking stitch on 15mm needles ABBREVIATIONS (UK)  st(s) stitch(es) k knit p purl RS right side WS wrong side st st stocking stitch (knit one row, purl one row repeated) m1l make one st increase by lifting up the horizontal bar before the next st and knitting…

KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS Immerse yourself in a world of pattern, colour and contrast for an all-out sensory experience. Nod to the aesthetic with one statement piece, or surround yourself in its beauty with bold hues from ceiling to floor. 01 If it makes your eyes hurt a bit, you know it’s doing it right. Camille Walala knows where it’s at – invest in her limited edition Razzle Totem print, showcasing her instantly recognisable Memphis style, to earn your walls straight up street cred. www.nellyduff.com 02 They had us at Multi Coloured Recycled Cotton Swing Chair, but when we saw their ethical company practices? Swoon. Ian Snow smash it out the park with our new favourite seat to hang out in this summer. Just add sunshine. www.iansnow.com 03 Geometric rug or extravagant…

HOW TO MAKE EMBROIDERED WALL ART MATERIALS ■ 20cm (8") embroidery hoop ■ Two pieces of white cotton fabric, 30 x 30cm (11 7/8 x 11 7/8") ■ Embroidery needle ■ Embroidery scissors ■ DMC Stranded Cotton Thread in 842 (Tan), 356 (Dusty Rose), 758 (Blush), 924 (Dark Denim), 926 (Muted Blue) and 927 (Frosty Blue) ■ Fabric glue Beautiful floor tiles are more than just interiors magazine territory, they’ve now got their very own Instagram hashtag. After you’ve finished scrolling through the #ihavethisthingwithtiles posts, add your own creative twist by turning them into a work of art with this embroidery dedicated entirely to the shoe-selfie trend. This is a nice, slow project you can take your time over, but if you’re finding certain sections a bit repetitive, switch up…