Innehållsförteckning för May 2022 från Mollie Magazine

Something I’ve been trying to work on this year is building a more sustainable wardrobe – buying fewer items, all chosen to last a long time, and upcyling pieces I already own to give them a new lease of life. This ethos inspired this issue’s denim jacket cover project. Designer Lucy Djevdet has given hers a fun new look with colourful crochet sleeves – if you can make a granny square, you can easily manage this project! If you’re in need of a bit of motivation this month, try your hand at Lucy Peltier’s beautiful embroidered banner on page 47, or find style inspiration in Geri Alessi’s gorgeous pattern and colour-filled house on page 34. Learn how to add colour to your crafting with our feature on page 70, or…

HOW TO MAKE MACHINE-EMBROIDERED BUTTONS MATERIALS ■ Iron-on adhesive/ Bondaweb ■ Water-soluble film ■ Lilac cotton ■ Orange/gold seed beads ■ Fleece for padding ■ Knitted lilac cardigan ■ Drawing compass ■ Sewing machine ■ Embroidery foot ■ Small embroidery scissors ■ Spring embroidery hoop ■ Beading needle ■ Hand sewing needle ■ Gunold Sulky Embroidery threads in 1001, 0508 and 1025 ■ Gunold Cotty 100 for bobbin thread A new season doesn‘t have to mean lots of new things in your wardrobe. Upcycling your clothes is the best way to give them a refresh, and this project adds little details for a subtle uplift. If you aren’t confident with machine embroidery, try doing the same but with hand-embroidered details. As long as your buttons are attached securely, you‘re golden.…

Blooming brights, contrast and oversized patterns are what we are craving this season. We’ve been inspired by lots of little ways to inject a bit more colour into our every day and make the most of the mood boost. 01 Kitty McCall is a natural first stop if you’re after something bright and beautiful to raise a smile. This print emulates wilderness – a landscape full of wildflowers and textures in designer Catherine Nice’s signature style. www.kittymccall.com 02 Statement wallpaper is the new way to do a feature wall. Lucy Tiffney designs these amazing giant prints, including this painterly style based on gardens at night, with a solid indigo background. Balance it out with soft pastel furniture. www.lucytiffney.shop 03 It’s a dream when art meets function and this is no…

HOW TO MAKE AN EMBROIDERED BANNER MATERIALS ■ 15 x 41cm (6 x 16 /8") 100% wool felt in cream ■ A4 sheet self-adhesive water-soluble stabiliser (we used Sulky) ■ Water-erasable fabric pen ■ 15cm (6") wooden embroidery hoop ■ DMC Stranded Cotton in green (987), rose pink (961), light pink (760) and pale pink (3779), dark orange (921) and light orange (922) ■ Embroidery needle size 7 ■ Matching cream thread ■ 6m length of Paintbox recycled cotton yarn in peachy (1307) ■ 10.5 x 6cm (4¼ x 2 /8") piece of card ■ 17cm x 6mm (6¾ x ¼") wooden dowel This delicate banner, complete with inspirational message, will look a treat hanging over your work desk or craft space. Lucy has used a pretty spring colour palette…

HOW TO MAKE KNITTED SOCKS MATERIALS ■ Eden Cottage Yarns Tempo 4ply; 75% Merino superwash wool, 25% nylon; 400m (436 yards) per 100g (3.5oz) skein; 1 skein in Misty Woods ■ 2.5mm (US2 or US1) needles ■ 2 cable needles ■ Waste yarn ■ Tape measure or ruler ■ 4 stitch markers ■ Tapestry/yarn needle ■ Sock blockers ■ Wool wash TENSION 32 sts and 44 rows to 10 x 10cm (4 x 4") measured in stocking (stockinette) stitch using 2.5mm (US2 or US1) needles If you need to use a different needle size to achieve this tension/ gauge, make sure that you use that needle size throughout. ABBREVIATIONS  st(s) stitch(es) K knit P purl Cr8B place next 5 stitches on cable needle, hold at back, k3 from left-hand needle,…

ALL THE SHAPES FOR THIS ISSUE’S MAKES. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, TEMPLATES ARE SHOWN AT 100%. FIND THE FULL-SIZE TEMPLATES READY TO DOWNLOAD AT WWW.GATHERED.HOW/MOLLIEMAKES KNITTING GUIDE use our handy guide for the knitted socks PURLTo make purl stitches, just reverse the action of plain knit stitches THUMB CAST-ON method A great all rounder, use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily CAST OFF Finish off your knitting with this straightforward cast-off technique EMBROIDERY GUIDE USE OUR HANDY GUIDE FOR THE EMBROIDERY PROJECTS IN THIS ISSUE LAZY DAISY Usually used for flower petals, this stitch is also ideal for embroidering tiny seeds. Come up at point 1, then go back down at point 1, leaving a small loop. Come up through the loop at point 2, then go down at…

Lucy Peltier Lucy is an embroidery artist who lives in the city but dreams of the countryside. She loves writing almost as much as she loves embroidery and each of her designs has a story to tell, which she shares in her newsletter and on her blog. Lucy can often be found with her head in a good book. Get inspired by Lucy’s motivational embroidered banner on page 47 @lucyludreams Lucy Djevdet Lucy’s a marketing maverick by day and crochet designer by night, living down by the sea near Brighton. She loves designing new patterns and testing out her favourite styles from fellow designers. Create Lucy’s denim jacket update on page 14 @craftingbylucy Mandi Bharij Mandi grew up around sewing machines so it’s no surprise that she ended up working…

Whether it’s a gift or a treat for yourself, it’s always extra special to have something with a personal touch. Spell it out with a full name or keep it subtle with a sophisticated monogram.…

HOW TO MAKE A PROJECT BAG MATERIALS ■ 115 x 50cm (45¼ x 19¾") main outer fabric ■ 115 x 50cm (45¼ x 19¾") contrast and lining fabric ■ 2 x 0.6 x 90cm (¼ x 35") drawcord ■ Matching thread We all have makes that seem to hang around forever before getting completed. Give works in progress somewhere snazzy to live with this reversible project bag – designer Mandi has made it in on-trend gingham and linen from Ray-Stitch ( www.raystitch.co.uk ). 01 Start by making the handles. Cut two 14 x 47cm (5½ x 18½") pieces from either the lining or main fabric – whichever you’d like to see more of on the finished make. 02 Fold the long edges of the cut pieces into the middle until…

Owner Katie started her brand after needing a creative outlet in the first year of lockdown. She now has a full range of beautiful candles that cover the whole spectrum and add an amazing pop of vibrancy to your table when you’ve got friends and family round for a special occasion. www. thecolouremporium.com 01 Keep all shades covered with these hand-dipped candles and a complementary holder. 02 Duck egg blue will always be a favourite, especially when it’s paired with this soft pink. 03 All over the pastel rainbow trend with these candy colours.…

HOW TO MAKE A PUNCH NEEDLE CUSHION MATERIALS ■ 56 x 56cm (22 x 22") peach linen ■ 56 x 56cm (22 x 22") amber linen backing fabric ■ 2 pairs of 45.5cm (18") canvas stretcher bars to make a square frame ■ Punch needle tool ■ Anchor tapestry wool; 100% wool; 20g /40m per skein; 3 skeins each in cream (8292), blue (8744), light pink (8346), dark pink (8262) ■ Water-erasable pen ■ Stuffing ■ Letter paper ■ Needle and thread ■ Round head pins ■ Staple gun ■ Staple remover There’s no easier way to update your space than with a new array of soft furnishings. This punch needle cushion is a tactile dream in warm, earthy tones. 01 Iron the linen and assemble the stretcher bar frame.…

According to Pinterest, 2022 is the year of Dopamine Dressing: wearing vibrant outfits and colourful palettes to boost your brain’s reward centre. But for every rainbow-clad Instagrammer, there are many who feel more at home in neutral shades of black, white, navy, grey and beige. So how do you give your craft projects an injection of colour without committing to a dayglo makeover? All the benefits of colour without the wardrobe commitment? Sounds peachy. ROSE-TINTED GLASSES Colour psychology isn’t new. Cultures as far back as the ancient Egyptians have played with the effects of colour, leading to a general consensus on which emotions can be evoked by particular hues. Blues and greens evoke peace, harmony and balance, for example. Red, violet and magenta are associated with stronger emotions such as…

HOW TO MAKE A SWAN TOY INGREDIENTS ■ 55 x 115cm (22 x 45") denim or medium-weight fabric ■ 20 x 50cm (8 x 20") Copper faux leather ■ Six 4 x 18cm (2 x 7") mixed corresponding fabrics ■ Black fabric scrap ■ White fabric scrap ■ 20 x 20cm (8 x 8") Bondaweb ■ Toy stuffing ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Tracing paper 01 Using the template on page 85, trace the body without the beak, and a second of just the head section with the beak included. 02 From the medium-weight fabric cut a pair of the swan body using the template. From the faux leather cut: 18 x 20cm (7 x 8") for the crown; two 8 x 8cm (3 /8 x 3 /8") squares for…

“Our workshops are a great way to try punch needle.” We’re Rachel and Siobhan – the sisters behind The Modern Crafter. We’ve been running our business together since 2017, starting at a maker’s market in Walthamstow, London. We now have a punch needle book published at the end of April 2022 and a shop and studio in Saffron Walden, Essex. It’s a brilliant place to come and have a browse. We also host workshops, which have been a great way for us to help beginners try out punch needle. The Modern Crafter began when Rachel was on maternity leave. She found there was a lack of fun modern punch needle designs to have a go at, so asked Siobhan, who’s an experienced textile designer, to design some patterns for her.…

Reading: Circles and Squares: The Lives and Art of the Hampstead Modernists by Caroline Maclean, and also The Wild Muir: Twenty-Two of John Muir’s Greatest Adventures by Lee Stetson. Watching: Your Garden Made Perfect and The Great Garden Revolution as we’re both planning to work on our gardens this summer, so are enjoying those. Doing: We’re looking forward to visiting textile designer Althea McNish’s Colour is Mine exhibition at the William Morris Gallery. Listening to: The Good Ship Illustration (@thegoodshipillustration) podcast – it’s always brilliant motivation if you’re starting a new creative project.…

LUXE UP YOUR JEWELLERY GAME London-based jewellery brand Dear Katiopae boasts a collection of beautiful Afro-minimalist pieces made in bronze and brass by founder Aïcha Tanko. Her delicate, modern pieces are inspired by African cultures with the intention of preserving centuries-old heritage and traditions. www.dearkatiopae.com WALL ART colour rush Print designer Paige Denham specialises in bold, graphic prints and colourful combos. Her collection includes mood-boosting homewares, including these made-to-order wall hangings, screen printed in Paige’s London studio. If you want to recreate the look yourself, try one of her collage packs for a fun new craft project. www.paigedenham.com passionate about polymer It’s hard to believe that Corina Korikko’s jewellery is made from polymer clay. Her playful pieces are filled with texture, colour and carefully-created details to add a hit of…

“It was such a challenge to decorate but we’re incredibly proud of the character we’ve added” Geri Sammut-Alessi describes her Milton Keynes home as a ‘land of magnolia’ when she and husband Andrew first bought it nine years ago. The five-bedroom, new-build house in Milton Keynes was just two years old, and “very uninspiring,” Geri says. “It was such a challenge to decorate but we are incredibly proud of the personality and character we’ve added.” And so they should be. This colourful, eclectic home is a joy, with unexpected touches everywhere you look. Many of the projects undertaken by this formidable couple have been completed on very small budgets, making this home even more impressive. As well as re-decorating nearly every room (only the top bathroom has remained untouched), Geri…

HOW TO MAKE A BARGELLO TOTE BAG MATERIALS ■ 1 metre (39 3/8") cotton canvas ■ 14-count soluble canvas ■ Black DK yarn ■ Size 18 tapestry needle ■ Leather bag straps ■ Pinking shears Add some personality to your humble cotton tote bags and learn about the wonders of soluble canvas with this project. Keep it simple using just one colourway, or add more shades and yarn textures to give your bag a more detailed look. 01 Pre-wash a piece of cotton canvas fabric. To avoid creasing, remove the fabric from the machine and dry flat. 02 Once dry, lay a towel on an ironing board and place the canvas on top. Set the iron to the cotton setting, then use a spray water bottle to mist the fabric…

HOW TO MAKE TASSEL CLAY EARRINGS MATERIALS ■ Polymer clay in yellow, white, coral and blue ■ Acrylic roller ■ Small lozenge-shaped clay cutters ■ Power drill or hand drill ■ Fine-grade sandpaper ■ Baking paper ■ Pliers ■ Two jump rings ■ Two earring studs and backings ■ Peach embroidery thread or 4 ply linen yarn ■ Superglue ■ Sewing needle Statement earrings are a must in any style profile and those tasseled numbers you’ve been seeing all over social media are super easy to recreate at home yourself – all you need is a little clay and some thread. This project brings you full creative freedom to switch up the colours and shapes to suit your favourite style. Whether you opt for soft, round edges or make it…