Girl Charlee UK & Europe: February Knit Picks & New Fabrics

Today we have 5 fabulous new fabrics available on the site - 

1  A stunning black floral on dusty jade, border print cotton jersey blend knit (pattern runs down both selvedges, 150cm wide).

2  A vintage look roses on navy cotton jersey blend knit, perfect for dresses, skirts and tops.

3  A bright green and black cheetah animal spots cotton spandex, great for tops or leggings.

4  A pretty blue and coral Ikat cotton spandex

5  Another exciting abstract floral pattern single spandex, ideal for leggings or sportswear. 

Welcome to our February Knit Picks.  Thank you to everyone for sharing your pics, it's been hard whittling them down as we we love them all!  Please keep sharing your pics via Instagram/Facebook/Twitter (don't forget to tag @girlcharleeuk), or email them to us [email protected].  

If you see something you like here, why not make your own!

Item: Tea Dress

By: Nicola Hulks

Fabric: Coral Peach Floral on Slate Gray Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Ella Top by Blaverry

By: Maria Luisa Santos

Fabric: Mustard Yellow Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric

Item: Wren Dress by Collete Patterns

By: Abi Norton

Fabric: Pinky Grey Flowers on Black Ponte De Roma Knit Fabric

Item: Kimono Jacket from "The Feisty Stitcher" by Susan Wasinger

By: Hannah Dunleavy

Fabric: Koala Grey Sweatshirt Fleece Knit Fabric & Grey Chevron on White Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Items: Baby Dress 3/15 edition of Ottobre Magazine & Baby Tee 6/15 edition of Ottobre Magazine

By: Mari-Liis Teppo käsitööd

Fabric: Got Dog Almond Blue Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Lady Skater Dress by Kitschy Coo

By: Jen
Blog: Gingerella

Fabric: Bright Neon Ethnic Cotton Spandex Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Coco by Tilly & the Buttons

By: @mini.adventure

Fabric: Rose Red Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Fleece Knit Fabric

Item: Appleton Dress by Cashmerette

By: Carmencita
Blog: Carmencita B

Fabric: Jewel Stained Glass Chevron Cotton Spandex Blend Knit Fabric & Navy Blue Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric

Item: Carolyn Pajamas by Closet Case Patterns

By: Wis (@wis_g)

Fabric: Paloma Grey Gingham Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Ballet Dress by Dixie DIY Patterns

By: Sally
Blog: Sew Sweet Sally

Fabric: Fawn Silhouette on Forest Green Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Sophie Oversized Shirt by Pattydoo

By: Rebecca

Blog:  Pattydoo

Fabric: Electric Blue Black Big Broken Chevron Cotton Spandex Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Raglan Top by Patterns for Pirates

By: Vikki McCrory

Blog: Sew Bippity

Fabric: Black Grey Ivory Stripe Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

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Happy Sewing!

~ Mark & The Girl Charlee Team

Girl Charlee UK & Europe: Tutorial Tuesday Audrey Cape & Side Button Sweater

Audrey Cape & Side Button Sweater

This week we have a two for one on our Tutorial - An elegant Audrey Hepburn inspired cape by Anna at In Honor of Design and a cute side button sweater by Alexia at The Sewing Rabbit.  Both are stylish, simple to sew, and can be easily adapted for adults or children.

The cape uses a simple pattern and process - 

Materials (Adult size):

2 metres of fabric 

4 metres Velvet Ribbon - 2.5cm width 

2 Buttons

2 Hook and Latch Clasps

A Ponte De Roma or Sweatshirt Fleece fabric would work great for this and we have loads to choose from, a few of our picks from the site -

The side button sweater is possibly the easiest pattern and make you will find! - 

Materials (Children's size):

1 metre of fabric 

6 Buttons

(That's it!)

But the finished look is great and so comfy to wear (as my niece Lydia shows here) - 

Again, a Ponte De Roma is perfect for this top, warm, soft and with a great drape - 

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~ Mark & The Girl Charlee Team