UV-sensitive fabrics
Photochromic treatment: one of the funniest trends this year! These are fabrics whose colors change in sunlight. A few rays of sun and suddenly you’re wearing a completely different shirt! As autumn approaches, there’s replenishment on the fabric shelves. I like the pretty balloon jersey* in both the black-and-white and the colorful version. And a classic solid-colored cardigan instantly turns the fabric into an office outfit!
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A second Magic Light fabric that caught my eye right away is this leo print in dark blue.*
Perhaps not quite as conspicuous as the balloons: here, only the leo spots change color when they are kissed by sunlight. Really great, right?
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Reflective softshell fabrics
A true innovation in the field of functional fabrics: reflective softshells! No sewing on reflectors or pimping seams: the fabric simply reflects the light itself. Just the thing for a dreamy stroll through the rustling autumn leaves: the reflector softshell in magenta.* Autumn blues don’t stand a chance. :) On the back, the swallow fabric is kept in a plain anthracite - creating a beautiful contrast to the vibrant pink.
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I also really like this reflective softshell in dark blue* with silver reflector dots and a cuddly soft fabric backing.
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Garment panels
Last year they cautiously stepped into the spotlight - this autumn they are arriving with full force: jersey panels. These great themed fabrics aren’t just cool for children - with one or two jersey fabrics, Mom & Dad can also step out onto the street! One of my favorite panels is "Faulchen." The little pun refers, of course, to the sloth in overalls and a hat. Nicely unisex and not too loud - I think the color combination of the sloth panel* with gray-mint, golden yellow, and black-and-white is totally successful.
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I really like this dragon panel* in which an iridescent dragon green and black play the starring roles. Absolute "eye-catcher": the brilliantly executed dragon eye!
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Knitted cuffs
One thing that definitely shouldn't be missing this autumn and winter: the perfect finish for shirts and sweaters! That’s where the black-gold knitted cuffs* come in handy - they turn a simple black shirt (how about our Shirt Santje in the straight-hem version?) into a dream in black and gold!
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This knitted cuff in aubergine* features a fine golden frill finish. Manufacturer Albstoffe is coming up with a lot for us sewing fans, especially in the area of cuff fabrics. Thumbs up for that!
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Very beautiful - and above all easy to combine - are the striped cuffs* that Albstoffe manufactures in cooperation with Hamburger Liebe. Incidentally, they also fit perfectly with the high-quality jerseys from Hamburger Liebe.
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Jersey fabrics for autumn
My favorite fabric series this autumn also comes from Hamburger Liebe. Sustainability and regional value creation are top priorities in the production of their organic fabrics. I find that increasingly important. That I also happen to like the simple colors and classic patterns of the Mono series - no surprise, right? The floral fabric from the Mono series* has totally won me over: I find the interplay of white flowers on a very beautiful mint-gray and a touch of orange to be playful and very, very pretty. By the way, the fabric is also available in several other base colors - I can imagine a chic mix very well there!
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A must-have for me this autumn: The summer sweat Mono Cross.* It comes from the same series.
French terry, as summer sweat is also called, is one of my favorite fabrics because it is so easy to work with and wonderful to wear. I find this black French terry with small white crosses particularly cool! It could turn into a new long jacket Calista for me. Combined with a white shirt and jeans - that's the plan. :)
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Have I made you want to conjure up a new autumn wardrobe for yourself? Welcome to the (sewing) club! :) Happy simple sewing, yours, Sabine
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