April Knit Picks & New Itch to Stitch Patterns

Welcome to our April Knit Picks.  Spring is here and it's been another bumper month full of fantastic Girl Charlee makes!

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

Item: Brigitte Dress from Love Sewing Magazine

By: @hazelnut_thread
Blog: Hazelnut Thread

Fabric: Deep Burgandy Black Chevron Ponte De Roma Knit Fabric

Item: Rolled Hem Romper by Brindle & Twig

By: @sallifer

Fabric: White Stitched Arrow on Blue Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Items: Moana Top by Papercut Patterns & Children's Dress from Ottobre Magazine

By: @joliesbobines
Blog: Jolies Bobines Top/Jolies Bobines Dress

Fabric: Fawn Silhouette on Turbulence Grey Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Ultimate Wrap Dress by Sew Over It

By: @lauren1287

Fabric: Plum Grey Rose Floral on Mocha Slub Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Items: Burda easy H/W 2012 #5E

By: @seaofteal
Blog: Sea of Teal

Fabric: Black White Buffalo Plaid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric

Item: Lady Skater Dress

By: @alison.mr
Blog: Heavenly Handmades

Fabric: White Stars on Blue Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric

Item: Joan Dress (in a knit!) by Sew Over It

By: @scruffybadgerti
Blog: Scruffy Badger Time

Fabric: Small Black Houndstooth on Cafe Ponte De Roma Knit Fabric

Item: Holly Jumpsuit by By Hand London

By: @plussizeposing

Fabric: Coral Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric

Item: Agnes by Tilly and the Buttons

By: @sewsouthlondon
Blog: Sew South London

Fabric: Black and White Stripe Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Mash up of Agnes by Tilly and the Buttons and Nettie by Closet Case Files

By: @sewmarylou

Fabric: Chartreuse Purple Floral on White Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Charleston Dress by Hey June

By: @fairiesbubblesco

Blog: Fairies, Bubbles & Co.

Fabric: Navy Blue Ponte De Roma

Item: Bronte Top by Jennifer Lauren Vintage

By: @craftysooze

Blog: Susie Sews

Fabric: Bird Silhouette on Heather Grey Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

We're excited to announce that we have 7 great new patterns from Itch to Stitch, available to download now at GirlCharlee.co.uk.

Itch To Stitch caters to sewists who appreciate making and wearing garments with exquisite details and high-quality finishes. The designs are modern and elegant, yet comfortable and suitable for daily wear. Each pattern is accompanied by thorough instructions to walk you through every step of the way to create something you are proud of.

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Happy Sewing!

~ Mark & The Girl Charlee Team

Tutorial Tuesday: Pencil Skirt & New The Wolf and the Tree Patterns

I've come to the realization that one of the most year round essentials in my closet is a pencil skirt, so for this weeks Tutorial Tuesday I wanted to share this Knit Pencil Skirt Tutorial from Adrianna of Crafterhours. Knit pencil skirts are incredibly comfortable to wear, and they can be dressed up or down, depending on the choice of fabric and what you wear with it. Personally, I love to experiment with bolder prints for my skirt and then I'll wear a basic tee or chambray shirt on top.

One thing I love about this tutorial is how thorough the instructions on obtaining your measurements are. 

Adrianna takes you every step of the way to ensure the perfect fit and finishing with just a few extra steps.

You can use almost any knit fabric for your skirt. If you've never sewn a skirt before, I would suggest starting with a medium weight knit such as Cotton Lycra or Ponte De Roma. A few of my picks from the store:

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We're excited to announce that we have 3 great new patterns available to download at GirlCharlee.co.uk.

The Going Rogue Adult Socks, Abby's Footed Tights and Abby's Trail Blazing Socks are from The Wolf and the Tree and are amazing! These patterns are great for both adults and children and are a quick, simple make for sewers of any level.  With different variations and endless fabric options you're sure to make many pairs of these cute patterns for the legs and feet of you and your loved ones!

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Happy Sewing!

~ Jen & The Girl Charlee Team