Atelier Brunette are inviting your inner child to laugh, explore and have fun with their new spring/summer collection, Playtime. Joyous and versatile prints build up the fabric range, from candy stripes to offset lines – we love the dainty dashes of their aptly-titled Hopscotch design too! The prints dance across some of our favourite substrates, including cotton gauze and viscose, and come in enough colourways to ensure a truly unique wardrobe, however you use them! Browse at atelierbrunette.com.
COLOUR BLAST!
If you're not yet familar with TikTok and YouTube star, @mister.larrie, then might we point you in the direction of his infectious content? Making everything from bags and aprons to DIY kicks, a quick follow is sure to bring happiness and colour to your feed.
SWEET SNIPS
▼ It's a well-known fact that a sewist is only as good as their fabric scissors, or so they say… Spruce up your sewing kit with these multicoloured shears by The Completist. Their bright and cheery gradient is not only sleek and stylish, but will be easy to spot amongst your dressmaking projects too! Better yet, they come in a matching printed box for easy storage. Plus, they're hand assembled. high quality and designed to last. Find at notjustashop. arts.ac.uk.
FRENCH FANCY
Say hello to Sew Over It's new pattern: the Josephine Blouse. Inspired by effortless French style, this easy, breezy wrap top combines a simple silhouette with floaty fabrics to make a piece that'll go with anything. Dress up with a swishy skirt or go casual with your favourite jeans – you can even add a sweet scallop detail around the neckline for an on-trend touch. Available in sizes 6–30. sewoverit.com
FABRICS JUST IN
It goes without saying that Sandeep, the brains behind Sister Mintaka, has style, but her latest fabric collection is taking it to the next level. Viscose and Tana Lawn take centre stage, bringing a kaleidoscope of mountains, florals and geometric prints in a punchy palette of colours. Bold tulips and pretty poppies take us through from spring to summer, while luscious tropical designs have us dreaming of warmer climes to come. They'll look show-stopping on tiered dresses, puffed sleeves and statement jumpsuits, or why not add a splash of hidden colour to a jacket or bag lining? So many possibilities! sistermintaka.com
MINI PROFILE NICKI REYNOLDS
While most sewists might find themselves making clothes from their office, bedroom or dining room table, Nicki Reynold’s sewing set-up looks a little different. “I’m a liveaboard sailor, currently slowl
