Fabulous fancy dress fabrics for all your party costumes. From satin to silk, cotton to wool we have a bit of everything. Fancy dress parties increase from Halloween onward. There are lots of pantomime events, school concerts, and parties…
Party time will soon be upon us, so it is time to start sewing the perfect outfit while there is still time for adjustments and errors – because if you were to make a mistake on any project it…
Sewing a trouser pattern “See & Sew B6442” step by step. Over the years I have sewn many different pairs of trousers from many different patterns. As I have got older I have learnt that you only really need…
It's time to make trousers for the in-between weather. Trousers can be dressed up or down, worn with a hoodie or a nice tailored jacket. Perfect for this time of year. I am including some really good books on…
What you need to know about scuba fabric. When scuba fabric hit project runway in 2012 it was an unknown dress fabric, now many great dress, skirts, trousers and jackets are made from it. McCalls pattern company has released…
Nothing nicer than a new pair of pyjamas We all like to have a new pair of comfy pyjamas, with the nights starting to draw in and the weather becoming cooler, it is time to make pyjamas. You can…
Winceyette/Flannel ~ Cotton Poplin ~ Cotton Canvas ~ Christmas Fabrics The time is flying and soon it will be time to cosy up as the night draws in. What can be nicer than snuggling under the blankets in a…
Wool fabric for cushions and throws from Croft Mill Fabrics. We have a link to cushion ideas in our links below. Keep a step ahead, prepare for the cooler weather with lovely wool fabrics. burda 6871 B4885 butterick 3688…
NEW!!!! from Croft Mill Fabrics Lovely Chambray Linen fabrics, perfect for dresses, skirts, tops, trousers and jackets. About Linen Fabric Linen is easy to sew, it does not slip or stretch when you are cutting it out or sewing…
Is your wardrobe packed to bursting but you can’t make a matching outfit from your clothes? Why not choose some quality fabrics and start building a mix-and-match wardrobe. This is not about keeping up with the latest fashions, it is…
Our Duffle Bag Making a Duffle bag is part of our It's In The Bag blogs. The previous Blog was focused on making a wash bag. The wash bag could be suitable for a makeup bag, a football boot…
John Kaldor is a leading manufacturer of fashion-driven ladies wear for UK mid-market brand label retailers. Croft Mill Fabrics have some truly beautiful John Kaldor fabrics in stock to make yourself a unique "designer " garment. As a lot…
Beat the Heat this Summer with a lovely dress, skirt or blouse made from viscose or cotton lawn. Viscose has many desirable qualities, which makes it a wonderful fibre to work with in many ways. Because of its unique…
WATER RESISTANT FABRIC ~ QUILTED FABRIC ~ WOOL FABRIC These are some great bag fabrics which are also ideal for making garden covers, windbreakers, cushion covers etc. We have showcases of our fabrics and how to sew them with…
This is a wash bag tutorial which has so many variations that are useful and adaptable it's definitely one worth trying. In our next Blog, we will be making a duffel bag, this plus a toilet bag will make a…
What Is Batik Fabric? Batik is a way of dyeing fabric using wax to protect certain parts of the fabric so those parts don’t absorb the dye. The wax is used to create patterns on the fabric and is…
floral midi prom dress skater dress in satin with full skirt Rochii de Vara from LaFrivole A luxuriously sumptuous fabric just perfect for party season. Go elegant with a satin midi, or take sexy to new heights with a…
This peg bag is the perfect accessory for your washing line this summer, keeping all those pegs easily accessible in one place along with the added bonus of looking great too. In this Blog: Inspiration Make a…
Skirts that swish around when you walk or when the wind blows are perfect for the summer. Bright colours, unusual hemlines, dropped waistlines and best of all side pockets. Croft Mill fabrics have chosen some lovely fabrics and some…
Jersey Fabrics are available from Croft Mill Fabrics Clothes sewn from Jersey fabrics are comfortable to wear, there are many easy to make patterns which makes them quick and gratifying sewing projects. In this Blog: Croft Mill knit fabric…