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Save 40% off ex-designer deadstock fabric |
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This week at Minerva, you can save 40% off a huge range of ex-designer deadstock fabric. There’s a great selection of fabrics to choose from, whether you’re squeezing in some last minute summer makes, or starting to plan for the seasons ahead.
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Use the code THREADSTOCK to save 30% off end-of-line deadstock fabrics, Craft Club members save 40%.
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*Offer ends Sunday 9th August.
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Top fabrics for the Tammy Dress |
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Our latest Minerva Exclusive Pattern, the Tammy Dress can be made in a variety of woven fabrics, with different weights and drapes completely transforming the finished look. Join Vicki for a showcase of her top fabric picks at the video link below.
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The Tammy Dress is a woven, tiered dress pattern with a relaxed, easy-to-wear feel.
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It’s ideal for the summer months sewn up in lighter weight fabrics such as lawn, challis or gauze, or you could choose transitional fabrics such as linen, poplin or heavier weight crepes for an autumnal look.
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Top fabrics for the Jane Dress |
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The Jane Dress is the ideal combination of comfort and versatility. Designed for stretch knit fabrics, it can be worn on it’s own as a sleeveless dress, or layered over T-shirts and tops like a pinafore. Join Vicki as she showcases her favourite knit fabrics for this style.
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The Jane Dress is a simple sleeveless dress pattern with soft cocoon shaping. The neck and armholes are neatly finished with binding and the pattern features ingenious pockets integrated in the side panels.
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Choose light to medium weight stretch knit fabrics, such as jersey, scuba, French Terry and Ponte Roma.
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Top fabrics for the Amber Culottes |
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The Amber Culottes are a great option for beginners to knit fabrics, or anyone looking for a quick and easy sew. Discover Vicki’s top fabrics for this simple yet stylish pattern.
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The Amber Culottes are the ultimate comfy yet stylish culottes and a super speedy sew to boot! With just two pattern pieces the design combines swishy wide legs with a simple elastic waistband.
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Designed for medium weight knit fabrics, this pattern is ideal for fabrics with some drape such as viscose jersey, ITY and textured knits.
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Top fabrics for the Iris Cardigan |
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For an easy-to-sew transitional layering garment, look no further than the Iris Cardigan. Suitable for a wide range of knit fabrics, you can choose lighter weight fabrics for warmer months, or chunkier knits for the cooler weather. Discover Vicki’s favourite fabric picks in this video.
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The Iris Cardigan is the perfect layering garment for the transitional seasons. With a simple grown-on short sleeve, it’s great as an extra layer over t-shirts, tops and dresses - especially styles with dramatic sleeves.
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Choose lighter weight knits such as jersey or stretch velvet for early autumn or cosy up with chunky sweater knits and Ponte Roma for the cooler months.
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2 ways to line a waistcoat |
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A well-lined waistcoat not only looks more professional but also improves comfort, durability and how the garment sits when worn. In this video, Jo demonstrates two different waistcoat lining methods, so you can choose the one that best suits your pattern, fabric and sewing experience.
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Art Gallery Cotton Poplin - £7.99 a metre
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There’s no code required and Craft Club members can save an additional 10%.
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Did you know Minerva stocks one of the biggest ranges of indie patterns in the world? We’ve got a fantastic selection of paper and PDF patterns available from over 100 designers from around the world, including Friday Pattern Company, Sew Over It, Thread Theory, Style Arc and many many more!
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Visit the indie pattern store to see the latest new releases.
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