New Fabrics and Winter Fashion

You may recall in the last newsletter (over two months ago!) that I was looking for The Splendid Stitch's first employee. Well, I ended up receiving around 150 applications for the post! Whittling them down was quite a time-consuming process. However, it was definitely worth it: a few weeks ago, a hire was made and I'm incredibly excited to introduce you to Isobel! It's been such a pleasure working alongside her over the last few weeks. She's already proved to be a really valuable addition to the company and I'm sure you'll all grow to love her as much as I do!

You can find out more about Isobel - including what she's up to at The Splendid Stitch - in my most recent blog post:

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New Fabrics!

New Fabrics from Atelier Brunette

I was excited to receive a new shipment from Atelier Brunette a few weeks ago. I've restocked some old favourites (including Bye Bye Birdie Black) and have added some new designs, including:

Atelier Brunette Shine Blue Black Cotton Batiste

Atelier Brunette's cotton batistes are perfect for light blouses and dresses. This one has a great design of random black and blue squares on a very pale beige background.

£3.75

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Atelier Brunette Sparkle Tangerine Cotton Batiste

I absolutely love the vibrant colour and design of this fabric: a beautiful orangey-red, with flecks of navy and white. It would make a really lovely blouse or dress!

£3.75

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Atelier Brunette Blossom Shell Viscose Challis

Have you felt Atelier Brunette's viscose challises? They're oh-so-silky to the touch, and have a delicious weight and drape to them. I really love the colours and design of this one.

£3.90

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New Knits

We've gotten in some new pontes and jerseys - and there's more due to come in soon. You've got to love ponte in the winter: great for snuggly tops and dresses! (By the way, if you're ever looking for pattern suggestions, make sure to check out the 'Goes Well With...' sections on each fabric's page on the website. The suggestions are all specially chosen by me!)

Dark Floral Ponte di Roma

This ponte has a really striking floral design in shades of pink, purple, white and brown on a black background.

£1.70

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Romola Pink Ponte di Roma

A new addition to our popular Romola range of high-quality ponte di romas. This one is in a really pretty shade of pink.

£2.60

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Red and White Floral Viscose Jersey

A nice, lightweight, drapey viscose jersey with a beautiful design of white flowers on a red background.

£2.30

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New Fabrics from Art Gallery Fabrics

We've gotten in some new cotton broadcloths from Art Gallery Fabrics - all of which feature in our latest outfit (more details on this later in the newsletter!). The quality of these broadcloths is fantastic: they have a high thread count and a fine weave. They're particularly great for swishy skirts and dresses - and for shirts and shirt-dresses!

AGF Pandagarden Naptime Cotton Broadcloth

I just love this print, which features pandas frolicking amidst a beautiful rocky scene. It would make an absolutely amazing dress or skirt!

£3.30

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AGF Pure Elements London Red Cotton Broadcloth

We're steadily expanding our range of solid-coloured cotton broadcloths from Art Gallery Fabrics. This one is in a beautiful orangey-red colour.

£3.05

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AGF Bees and Bits Mellow Cotton Broadcloth

Another lovely design from Art Gallery Fabrics. This one features bees and flowers on a light pink background. Daintily pretty with a bit of whimsy!

£3.30

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Latest Featured Outfit

10 November - McCall's 6706 Pleated Skirt

Looking for an easy project that will be fun to wear? Our latest featured outfit is this great skirt pattern by McCall's. Make a swishy skirt out of cotton broadcloth, or a more voluminous, structured one out of cotton sateen. Quick-and-easy, you'll have a pretty skirt to perk up your wardrobe in an afternoon!

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Favourite Fashion Articles I've Read Recently

As some of you will know, we've got a Pinterest board where I pin my favourite fashion articles. I've recently updated this board with lots of new articles related to Autumn/Winter 2016 trends. So, if you're wondering what's currently on-trend in clothing, handbags and shoes, then make sure to check out the board. :-)

Here's some articles that I've particularly enjoyed reading recently:

The 9 Commandments of Layering Like a Street Style Star

I picked up a lot of great tips and ideas in this article regarding layering! As someone whose layering is usually restricted to throwing on a cardigan, this article has inspired me to be a little more creative in my layering this winter.

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The Style Experiment That Totally Changed My Perception of Clothing

I found this article fascinating. Essentially, the author tried three different styles (bohemian, gothic, and feminine) that were outside her comfort zone. In her article, she reflects on how the different styles made her feel. The article has made me think about - and reevaluate - how I dress on a daily basis: how my clothes potentially make me feel and act. I'm considering some changes in light of my findings! Highly recommended.

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The Complete Guide to Dressing for YOUR Body Type

A great article which gives advice on dressing for your body type. What I particularly appreciated were the on-trend clothing suggestions: lots of fresh ideas and inspiration!

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