May Knit Picks and New Vegan Leather Fabrics!!!

Today we have something a little bit different and a little bit special - Vegan Leather!

Available in 4 stunning colours (Black is available with full stretch or small stretch) these fabrics really make a fashion statement!

Perfect for leggings, skirts, jackets, shoes, bags and more, shop all our Faux Vegan Leather HERE or click on your favourite below.

We'll be sharing hints, tips and tutorials for sewing with vegan leather over the next couple of weeks so keep an eye out.

See all the new Girl Charlee Fabrics HERE.

May saw another bumper crop of fabulous Girl Charlee makes!  

Keep your pictures coming, we love to see what you're creating with Girl Charlee fabrics! Tag us on Instagram (@girlcharleeuk) or email us your pics ([email protected])

Check out the beautiful creations below for inspiration for your next project!

We can't wait to see what June has in store!

Items: Jenna Cardi by Muse Patterns 

By: @amilliondresses

Fabrics: Black Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric, Coral Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric, Persian Pink Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric & Sunshine Yellow Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric

Item:  Baby Hat by Make It & Love It (FREE pattern) 

By: @sewpositivity

Fabric: Jolly Holiday Gold Sparkle Dot Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric & Black Charcoal Buffalo Plaid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric

Item: Tilly and the Buttons Agnes Top Sewing Pattern & Sew Over It Molly Top

By: @naomisewsnews

Fabric: Kelly Green Heather Grey Half Inch Stripe Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric & Magenta Pink Heather Grey Half Inch Stripe Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Sugar Pie Top by Patterns for Pirates

By: @crusicroom

Fabric: Pink Stamped Hearts on Heather Grey Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Lark Tee byGrainline Studio

By: @karolina16

Fabrics: Black Triangle Arrows on White Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Self Drafted Trapeze Swing Top/Dress (to be workshopped at GBSB Live)

By: @tarcey_s (Twitter)

Fabric: Pure Vintage Lotus Floral Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric

Item: Lekala 4119 Blouse

By: @akathimberlina

Fabric: Black Distressed Vertical Ethnic on Ivory Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Myrtle Dress by Colette Patterns

By: @melanie_j_noble

Fabric: Mod Floral Stripes Blue Grey Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Shannon Dress from Love Sewing 31

By: @adventuresinfabric

Fabric: Turquoise Blue Indian Blanket Stripe Hacci Sweater Knit Fabric

Item: Linden Sweatshirt by Grainline Studio

By: @daniartgeek

Fabric: Heather Grey Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric & Island Flamingo Floral Cotton Jersey Slub Knit Fabric

Item: Coco by Tilly and the Buttons

By: @vapy99

Fabric: Magenta Mod Dots Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Simplicity 8342

By: @craftypinup

Fabric: Homestead Life Saloon Stripe Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric

Item: Driftless Cardigan by Grainline Studio

By: @attieanddora

Fabric: Black Mauve Scattered Spots Baby Hacci Sweater Knit Fabric

Item: Fallon Top by Studio TKB

By: @chrichrimano

Fabric: Jewel Ikat Ethnic Rows Cotton Spandex Blend Knit Fabric

Keep sharing your pics via Instagram / Facebook / Twitter (don't forget to tag @girlcharleeuk or #girlcharleeuk), or email them to us [email protected]. 

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Happy Sewing!

~ Mark & The Girl Charlee Team

May Knit Picks & New Patterns from KZJO Studio

Welcome to our May Knit Picks (how quickly did this month go!?).  It's been another bumper month full of fantastic Girl Charlee makes, especially with everyone taking part in the wonderful Me Made May challenge (thanks to Zoe for organising another wonderful event!)

Please keep sharing your pics via Instagram/Facebook/Twitter (don't forget to tag @girlcharleeuk or #girlcharleeuk), or email them to us [email protected]. 

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

Item: Ultimate Wrap Dress by Sew Over It

By: @blueypye

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

Item: Thea Dress by Blavery

By: @byevamaria

Blog: byevamaria.blogspot.be

Fabric: Modern Air Pineapples on White Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric 
(Currently out of stock but back soon, in the meantime why not try our lovely Blue version)

Items: Lady Skater Dress (skirt part) by Kitschy Coo

By: @handmadejane

Blog: Handmade Jane

Fabric: Paloma Grey Gingham Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Beatrix Skater Dress by Named Clothing

By: @galomanen 

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

Item: Playtime Dress by Oliver + S

By: @hazelnut_thread

Blog: Hazelnut Thread

Fabric: Black Mustachio on Heather Grey Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Self Drated Pattern (Well done!)

By: @jemeter

Blog: Cyan Daisy

Fabric: Fox Family on Cobalt Blue Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Hack of Bettine by Tilly and the Buttons

By: @selfassemblysewing

Blog: Self Assembly Required

Fabric: Isabel Stripe Lino Coral Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Moneta by Colette Patterns

By: @rhiannonbrum

Blog: More Blue Fabric

Fabric: Turquoise Aztec Glyphs on Ivory Ponte de Roma Fabric

Item: Agnes by Tilly and the Buttons

By: @seamsnstress

Fabric: Black Charcoal Buffalo Plaid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric

Item: Hemlock Tee by Grainline Studio

By: @spoolstories

Blog: Spool Stories

Fabric: Red LOVE on Heather Grey Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Hudson Pants by True Bias

By: @trelly7

Fabric: Rust Chartreuse Euro Floral Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Top from Gretchen Hirsch's book 'Gertie Sews Vintage Casual'

By: @chrichrimano

Fabric: Teal Magenta Animal Ethnic Cotton Jersey Blend Knit Fabric

Item: Martha Dress by Tilly and the Buttons

By: @stitchodyssey

Blog: A Stitching Odyssey

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

Item: Jenn Cardi by Muse Patterns

By: @flowers_and_frolics

Folksy: Flowers & Frolics

Fabric: Peacock Blue Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric
  

We're excited to announce that we have 9 great new patterns from KZJO Studio, available to download now at GirlCharlee.co.uk.

KZJO'STUDIO sewing patterns are "Clothes you'll love to make and love to wear!" Designer Kaysie Provence dreams up patterns in her Idaho based studio. Patterns often feature multiple variations that can help you to fill your closet with handmade clothing with professional touches that you will find yourself wearing over and over again.

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Happy Sewing!

~ Mark & The Girl Charlee Team