Craft Focus - Dec 2017/Jan 2018 (Issue 64)

craft focus 73 new product showcase Search Press’s Twenty to Make book series is to be re-launched with striking new livery and exciting POS to celebrate the 10 th year anniversary of the multi-million selling innovative range. The successful formula remains the same with 20 projects per book, each explained with one-page instructions accompanied by a beautiful illustration of the finished article, and the price stays the same at just £4.99. Search Press has developed a great range of point-of-sale including spinners, countertop displays, shelf wobblers and project cards, which allows retailers to make a real splash in-store. All new titles will now be published within six categories – knitting, crocheting, sugarcraft, sewing & stitching, papercraft and general craft. The low price point means that the books are a perfect till-point impulse buy to help inspire customers as they’re introduced to new skills, trends and encourages extra sales of product in-store. Hantex is showcasing Folkwear sewing patterns, which are based on authentic ethnic and vintage garments collected during travels to other countries. All the patterns are flexible enough to be used for costuming as well as making original every-day-wear. Many people use the patterns including historic re-enactors, Renaissance Faire participants, theatre costume designers, and lovers of creative art-to-wear. Residents of historic neighbourhoods and members of antique auto clubs use the patterns to dress to the appropriate historic period for their annual events. The patterns lend themselves well to embellishments from smocking to embroidery to quilting. Search Press Stand 12J16 ExaClair Stand 12D07 ExaClair is adding to its 300+ strong Decopatch paper range with a new textured paper collection, designed to give another dimension to projects. The collection includes 14 designs, each featuring raised, metallic foil elements providing tex- tured, shiny effects and feature minimal starry and geometric papers to flamboyant flamingos and elegant floral motifs. A further three traditional papers will also be launched next year, targeted at the home décor crafting market with concrete and marble-effect papers, and a colourful marbling design. “The results from these papers are fantastic,” says Clement Rouillard, Marketing Manager at ExaClair. “The contemporary designs are in line with the trends we predict for 2018, and the textured papers are an exciting and different collection.” Want to introduce your customers to leathercrafting? Tandy Leather has a new set, which will get crafters started. The kit includes everything that’s needed to make six projects including a floral mystery braid cuff, zip card case, coaster and floral wristlet key charm, as well as stamping tools, dyes, pre-cut and pre-punched leather, hardware, instructions and patterns. The kit is suitable for children over the age of 10 years old, as well as adults looking to learn new skills. TrimToFinishedsizeoF 11x17"w/4-waybleed ® ® 240 240 Rosie the RiveteR $ 19.95 Misses’ sizes 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 sewing PatteRnand instRuctions foR shiRt,oveRalls,and slacks • knitting instRuctions foR sweateR • cRochet instRuctions foR snood • loRe 240—RosietheRiveteR Rosie the Riveterwas the fictional character pictured in posters to recruitwomen into thework force duringworldwar ii in the 1940s.women startedworking in large numbers building airplanes, tanks,warships, artillery, and ammunition. factorywork demanded slacks or overalls, and “utility clothes” became the uniform of Rosie and her colleagues. folkwear pays tribute to the accomplishments of these heroicwomenwith this hard-workingwardrobe of shirt, overalls, and slacks to sew.also included are patterns for a sweater to knit and a snood to crochet. the shirt is styled frommen’s sport shirts and is known today as a “camp” shirt. it’s timeless in crispwhite cotton and lots of fun made extra-large in bright tropical prints. the pleated slacks have side pockets and a back zipper. straight legs fall smoothly from the hips for a clean, smooth look. add the sweetheart-shaped bodice for overalls with straps that cross in the back. the charming sweater knit in two colors in alternating garter and stockinette stitches has set-in sleeves and a round neck; and to keep your hair out of themachinery, a simple snood to crochet completes the package. included in the pattern is “the life and times of Rosie the Riveter,” a fascinating account ofwomen’s valuable contributions to thewar effort. FRontandBackviews overalls slacks sweater front Back Back front Back front shirt Back front snood sUGGested FaBRics&YaRns shirt: light tomedium-weight cotton and blends; rayon and silks. slacks andoveralls: Medium-weight cotton,wool, blends, corduroy, denim, velvet, and velveteen. sweater& snood: Classic EliteBoston , 100%wool (110 yds [91.8m] per 3 ⁄ 4 oz. [50g] ball) or equivalent. notions shirt: thread; five 1 ⁄ 2 " (13mm) buttons; 1 yd (.95m) of 22" (56cm) wide light tomedium-weight interfacing. Pants: thread; 7" (18cm) zipper; one 3 ⁄ 4 " (2cm) button; 1 yd (.95m) of 22" (56cm)wide light tomedium-weight interfacing. overalls: thread; 14" (35.5cm) zipper; two 3 ⁄ 4 " (2cm) buttons. sweater: six 1" (2.5cm) buttons; 2 yds (1.83m) of 1 3 ⁄ 4 " (4.5cm) grosgrain ribbon; size 6& 8 knitting needles. snood: sizeh crochet hook. © 1986 folkwear FoLkweaR • asheville,nort h carolina Printed inu.s.a. all Rights Reserved. www.folkwear.com sizinGandYaRdaGeReqUiRements misses’ sizes 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Bust 30 1 ⁄ 2 31 1 ⁄ 2 32 1 ⁄ 2 34 36 38 40 42 in. 78 80 83 87 91 97 102 107 cm waist 23 24 25 26 1 ⁄ 2 28 30 32 34 in. 58 61 64 67 71 76 82 87 cm hip 32 1 ⁄ 2 33 1 ⁄ 2 34 1 ⁄ 2 36 38 40 42 44 in. 83 86 88 91 97 102 107 112 cm Bkwaist 15 1 ⁄ 2 15 3 ⁄ 4 16 16 1 ⁄ 4 16 1 ⁄ 2 16 3 ⁄ 4 17 17 1 ⁄ 4 in. length 39.5 40 40.5 41.5 42 42.5 43 43.5 cm shiRt 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 45" (115cm) fabric 2 3 ⁄ 8 2 1 ⁄ 2 2 5 ⁄ 8 yds with orw/o nap* 2.2 2.3 2.4 m 60" (150cm) fabric 1 3 ⁄ 4 1 7 ⁄ 8 2 yds with orw/o nap* 1.6 1.75 1.83 m sLacks 45" (115cm) fabric 2 1 ⁄ 2 3 yds with orw/o nap* 2.3 2.75 m 60" (150cm) fabric 1 5 ⁄ 8 † 1 3 ⁄ 4 † 1 7 ⁄ 8 † 2 1 ⁄ 8 * 2 1 ⁄ 4 * 2 3 ⁄ 8 * 2 1 ⁄ 2 * yds with orw/o nap* 1.5 1.6 1.75 1.95 2.1 2.2 2.3 m oveRaLLs 45" (115cm) fabric 3 1 ⁄ 8 * 3 1 ⁄ 4 * 3 5 ⁄ 8 † yds with orw/o nap* 2.9 3 3.35 m 60" (150cm) fabric 2 1 ⁄ 8 † 2 1 ⁄ 4 † 2 1 ⁄ 2 * 2 5 ⁄ 8 * yds with orw/o nap* 1.95 2.1 2.3 2.4 m *for each 1" (2.5cm) youwish to length or shorten, add or subtract 2" (5cm) to yardages given. †for each 1" (2.5cm) youwish to lengthen or shorten, add or subtract 1" (2.5cm) to yardages given. shiRt 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 finished bk length 28 1 ⁄ 4 28 1 ⁄ 2 28 3 ⁄ 4 29 29 1 ⁄ 4 29 1 ⁄ 2 29 3 ⁄ 4 30 in. from nape of neck 71.5 72.5 73 73.5 74.5 75 75.5 76 cm finishedwidth 43 1 ⁄ 2 44 1 ⁄ 2 45 1 ⁄ 2 47 48 1 ⁄ 2 50 1 ⁄ 2 52 1 ⁄ 2 55 1 ⁄ 2 in. at hem 110.5 113 115.5 119.5 123 128.5 133.5 141 cm oveRaLLs/sLacks finished side 39 1 ⁄ 4 39 1 ⁄ 2 40 40 1 ⁄ 4 40 3 ⁄ 4 41 1 ⁄ 4 41 3 ⁄ 4 42 1 ⁄ 2 in. length 99.5 100.5 101.5 102 103.5 105 106 108 cm finishedwidth at 19 7 ⁄ 8 20 5 ⁄ 8 21 3 ⁄ 8 22 3 ⁄ 8 23 1 ⁄ 4 24 3 ⁄ 4 25 7 ⁄ 8 27 in. lower edge (ea. leg) 50.7 52.5 54.5 57 59.1 63 65.7 68.5 cm sweateR 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 color #1 one 3 ⁄ 4 oz. (50g) 8 9 9 10 ball (100 yds [91.8m] per skein) size 6& 8 color #2 knitting one 3 ⁄ 4 oz. (50g) 2 3 3 4 needles ball (100 yds [91.8m] per skein) finished back length from nape 19 19 1 ⁄ 2 20 20 1 ⁄ 2 in. of neck 48.5 49.5 51 52 cm snood one size one 3 ⁄ 4 oz. (50g) sizeh ball (100 yds 1 cRochet [91.8m] per skein) hook Folkwear 240 9411524032 0 1 Hantex Stand 11J06 Tandy Leather Stand 12D20