Thursday 21st July 2011, 16.51
18 & 25 September 2011
Learn how to make this gorgeous Liberty Print frilly pinny with our expert sewing tutor Nicole Wilson. We’ll guide you through step by step as you learn how to use your sewing machine to create ruffles, as well as a recap of basic sewing techniques. Your finished pinafore will make a gorgeous gift with a personal, hand made touch – or you may just want to wear it yourself!
The design is featured in our upcoming book The Liberty Book of Home Sewing, alongside a whole range of ideas for home furnishings, clothing and accessories. You’ll be able to get your hands on a copy this October, we can hardly wait.
Cost: £75 per class which includes Liberty Print fabric for your pinny
Timing: 12.30pm – 4.30pm including complimentary tea and coffee
Location: Heritage Suite, 3rd Floor
To book your place, please contact our Customer Services department on 020 7734 1234.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Read The Independent review by Matilda Battersby
Or if you’ve got your own project in mind, you can shop our extensive online selection of fabrics now
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Sunday 10th July 2011, 12.26
For his unique print, Blur guitarist and solo artist Graham Coxon submitted beautiful original drawings to the Liberty Art Fabrics design team, who have transformed them into this intricate line print. The design has the feel of a 1960s rock poster, influenced by the likes of Esher and Mucha. Available in four colourways, this handsome print is sure to be a hit!
Buy ‘A Boy Dreams’ by Graham Coxon
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Saturday 9th July 2011, 10.01
As part of the Liberty Rocks collection, Critically acclaimed singer Florence Welch of ‘Florence and the Machine’ visited our archives to select two of her favorite designs. She loved Dancing Ladies, a traditional floral with figures reminiscent of Indian Miniatures. This style was previously popular in the 1920s and 30s.
The second print Florence chose reflects her love of vintage clothing. Grace is a hand drawn lace print dating back to the 19th century. Both prints have been brought back specially for this season’s collection, we hope you like them!
Shop Tana Lawn Liberty Rocks fabrics online now
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Thursday 7th July 2011, 17.42
This season Liberty Rocks! The Liberty Fabrics team has taken inspiration from great British music and rock’n'roll, from flower power anthems of the 1970s to 1950s rock and blues, 1990s acid house and the Brit-pop movement.
For collaborative prints they worked with the likes of Florence Welch and Graham Coxon as well as Storm Thorgerson, who was responsible for Pink Floyd’s iconic ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ cover.
Other prints have been influenced by song lyrics, with colour palettes drawn from vintage album covers. This season also marks the very first digital Liberty Prints, a collection of seven designs including one by award winning photographer Jill Furmanovsky.
The collection is available in Tana Lawn, Lantana Wool, Lilestone Wool, Crepe de Chine, Georgette, Poplin, Silk Satin and Jersey. Prices from £19.95 per metre. Full selection is available in store with Tana Lawn available online.
Read more about the collection
Shop Liberty Rocks! Autumn Winter Liberty Art Fabrics Collection Online
As an extra special treat we thought we’d share with you this behind-the-scenes look at award winning musician Edwyn Collins’s Ornithology print. In 2005 Edwyn suffered a severe cerebral haemorrhage. During his six month rehabilitation he drew a bird every day, each of which has been used by the Liberty Fabrics Team in this remarkable print. The design created pays homage to Collins’ dedication, like a sketchbook on fabric complete with names of birds and dates when they were drawn.
The image below shows Edwyn’s original illustrations on the left, and a swatch of the final Liberty Art Fabric on the right, available in four different colourways.
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Monday 27th June 2011, 15.16
This week our ‘Fabric of the Week’ is Capel P.
This one colour floral was first printed on our fine Tana Lawn cotton in 1978, and became a classic in 1993. Capel P features small white daisies set against a pretty pink backdrop, making this design a favourite for girls’ summer dresses and birthday party bunting.
RECEIVE FREE UK DELIVERY on all orders of Capel P until 4th July.
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