Big 4 paper patterns are back! 🥳🥂🍾
There's been a lot of disruption to the Big 4 patterns over the past few months with the sad closure of the UK supplier, and it's not been possible to get fresh stock of Simplicity patterns for some time.
We are pleased to say the wait for new stock is over though - our first shipment of paper patterns has landed here at Minerva, fresh in from @Simplicity_CreativeGroup in the US. All your favourites from Simplicity, McCall's, Butterick, New Look, Vogue, Burda and Know Me are back in stock and we'll have the latest new releases for you soon too.
Restock your pattern stash at Minerva
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We're excited to welcome the vintage beauty of Now & Then Patterns to their new home at Minerva
Andrée Holden, creator of Now & Then Patterns, grew up watching her mother, grandmother and great auntie sewing in their spare time. She remembers sitting on the floor beside her mother's sewing table, wondering what she would sew next.
Unsurprisingly, Andree grew up with a love and passion for sewing too. Longing to recreate the styles she remembers her mother, grandmother and great auntie wearing, she created Now & Then Patterns, allowing everyone to bring a touch of vintage glamour to their wardrobe!
You can pick up paper versions of all the patterns in the Now & Then range exclusively at Minerva and we'll have PDF versions available soon too.
Discover the range and more inspiration at Minerva
Featured:
2 Prue Vintage in the Beach Pyjamas
3 @sheilawhosews in the Clara Bow Blouse
4 Stitch Witch in the Summer Ruffle Dress
5 @Jacqui3678ashman in the Viola Dress
6 @threads_in_cahoots in the Florin Wrap Dress
7 Susie Sews in the Hepburn Shirtwaister
8 @Tready_Makes in the Bella Palazzo Pants
#NowAndThenPatterns #VintageStyle #VintageSewing #VintagePattern #VintageLover #VintageAesthetic
Do you know your voile from your noil? Your satin from your sateen?
When it comes to choosing the right materials for your project, it’s helpful to understand the fundamental properties of fabric, which is where our brand-new Minerva Fabric Guide comes in.
This guide aims to provide an introduction to fashion fabrics to inform home sewists, fashion designers, textile students and anyone interested in fabric and sewing, and comes with a bumper pack of 70 fabric samples.
Inside the Minerva Fabric Guide you’ll find all the information you need on fibres and how different fabrics are made. There’s detailed information on 70 of the most common fabric basecloths used in fashion sewing, explaining their characteristics, how to sew with them, what they’re best suited for and there’s inspiration for every fabric too.
Add your fabric swatches and The Minerva Fabric Guide will build into the ultimate reference guide for all your sewing projects. Dive on in and let the inspiration flow.
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Which of these pretty challis fabrics would you pick for your swishy spring and summer makes?
Right now at Minerva you can save 30% off all these challis fabrics and many more! Use the code CHALLISTYLE to save 30% off all our last chance Challis - Minerva Craft Club members save 40%! Offer ends Monday 18th May
Featured:
1 Deadstock Viscose Challis (VC0093-Ochre)
2 @pocketful_of_rainbows88 in Deadstock Viscose Challis (VC0093-Ochre)
3 Whey Aye Sew in Dashwood Studio Rayon Challis (BOLD2059)
4 @duana_m_chandler in Dashwood Studio Rayon Challis (CIRC1783-SEASONS)
5 @whatvickimade in Deadstock Viscose Challis (MV-TG98-IvorySafari)
6 @petite_french in Lady McElroy Viscose Challis (LM-2288-AlexandraVirginia-Cerise)
7 @kaleidothought in John Kaldor Viscose Challis (Fernando-278670-Teal)
8 @mrdavidblaeser - Art Gallery Fabrics Rayon Challis (R-1605)
9 @sewcial_worker in Lady McElroy Viscose Challis (LM-TheQueensBirds)
10 @bobbinsfordinner in Deadstock Viscose Challis (EM-6669-Brown)
#ViscoseChallis #RayonChallis #SummerChallis #ChallisFabric #SummerFabric
What's on your sewing table this weekend? Take a little inspiration from the latest Minerva makes
It's free to join the Minerva sewing community and share your own makes 👉🏻 find out more at /register
Swipe to see what the Minerva makers have been sharing this week:
1 @ginger_doodlesmakes - Tilly and the Buttons Marnie
2 @stellesews - Ellie Threads High Neck Asymmetric Top
3 @mbarrykenmare - Viki Sews Andi Dress
4 @lukawatabe - Charm Pattern Society Dress
5 @sewaimee - Style Arc Palmer Dress
6 @sewcial_worker - Tilly and the Buttons Lyra Dress
7 @rosysews - Deer and Doe Myosotis Dress
8 @sheilawhosews - Sewing Therapy Low Bib Pinafore
9 Sue Sewing - Wardrobe By Me Mirri Jersey Dress
10 @thewheeliestitcher - Minerva Exclusive Iris Cardigan
#MinervaMaker #Dressmaking #SewCreative #SewYourWardrobe #Dressmaker #MinervaCommunity
Say hello and a big congratulations to the latest makers to join our Minerva Brand Ambassador team! 🎉
Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to put themselves forward for our team. As always, it was such a delight to see all your creations and you made the job of choosing our final 10 so hard, we had to extend it to 12.
Introducing our latest makers...
✂️ SusanSewWrite
✂️ @sewaimee
✂️ @diversestitchpatternguy
✂️ @flowingthreads
✂️ @misskittykatk
✂️ @megansewsstuff
✂️ @m.e.i.l.i.s
✂️ @Studiostylepresents
✂️ @Naomiloveshistory
✂️ @Sewn_by_anna
✂️ @Karascolourfulcreations
✂️ @cynthiamillerstyle
We hope you'll give them all a very warm welcome and we can't wait to see what they create!
Discover all our latest Ambassador inspiration at /hashtags/MinervaBrandAmbassador
#MinervaBrandAmbassador #InspiringMakers #Dressmaking #Sewcialist #MakersGonnaMake
Went a little sporty with my Flores de medianoche print in this lovely jersey from @minervadotcom 🩷🤍🖤
I used the #bloomatank from @paradisepatterns that I’ve had for years and never actually made it. Luckily I still had some ribbing to match from many many years ago!
My fabric collection will be available May 26, you can use my code STARSMELISSA for 10% off everything at Minerva including my prints!
#sewing
If you've been eyeing up our Minerva Exclusive Poppy Dress pattern, you're going to love our latest kits!
There are 10 brand-new kit options out now for the Poppy Dress, giving you the choice of 5 beautiful prints in our Exclusive Stretch Cotton Poplin or 5 classic solid colours in our Core Range Light Cotton Poplin. Are you team patterns or team prints?
The Poppy Dress is a lovely style for spring and summer with a gently vintage-inspired silhouette. It’s a button-front dress with a V neckline and bust and back darts for shaping. The A-line skirt falls to mid calf length and fluttery sleeve flounces add a romantic finishing touch. It comes in two size ranges, covering UK sizes 2-36.
Find out more about our Poppy Dress kits over at Minerva
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The weather may be a little bit miserable here at Minerva HQ, but this gorgeous Poppy Dress made by @shoeandsew is the perfect pick-me-up!
Catherine chose our Exclusive x @keechiibstyle Cherry Cascade Cotton Sateen to create this spring-ready look and she's already got some outings planned for it; posh afternoon tea, a summer birthday party and a shopping trip with friends.
Where would you wear this gorgeous dress?
Find out more about Catherine's make and pick up the fabric and pattern for yourself at the link in our bio.
#MinervaMakers #MinervaExclusiveFabric #MinervaPoppyDress #MinervaKeechiiBStyle #Dressmaking
Which of these brand-new ex-designer deadstock fabrics would you love to get your hands on?
Check out all our latest deadstock arrivals at Minerva 👉🏻 comment 'DEADSTOCK' below for a link to the range
Featured fabrics:
1 Deadstock Pre-Quilted Coating (MVN-M949-Blue)
2 Deadstock Embroidered Linen Rayon Cotton Blend
3 Deadstock Viscose Challis (MVN-M958-AquaBanana)
4 Deadstock Double Face Virgin Wool Coating (MVN-J1137-IvoryPink)
5 Deadstock Stretch Woven Rib Cord Denim (MVN-MX171-DenimStripe)
#Deadstock #DeadstockFabric #ExDesignerFabric #SustainableFabric #SustainableSewing
We can't resist a twinning moment 😍
@what.eva.made picked our Cotton Lycra Jersey to make matching T-shirts for her husband and son. The best part? She had enough left to get her daughter in on the matching action too.
Find out more about Eva's makes over at Minerva and be sure to give her a follow, so you don't miss any of her latest makes
Fabric: Minerva Core Range Cotton Lycra Jersey (NT-03999-102)
#MatchyMatchy #Twinning #SewingTShirts #Menswear #Kidswear
