Nani IRO restock
These Nani IRO Fuccra floral designs have been really popular. We can’t often restock this range, but we managed to get some more of these ones in the Fuccra Butter, Fuccra Teal, Fuccra Aubergine and Fuccra Grey.
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Nani IRO Versatile Skirt
Yet another Versatile Skirt in a quirky, abstract Nani IRO Fuukei print. The basecloth is a linen/cotton blend. You’d never know it was partly cotton though, it looks like 100% linen and the slightly open weave makes it drape beautifully. It was fun playing around with this print to decide which bits of the print to place where. A great design for spring!
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New Nani IRO 2010
We’ve recently uploaded the new Nani IRO 2010 collection to the store. It’s mostly double gauze except for the Poster Fleur prints which are a lovely soft cotton and linen canvas.
Generally in the southern hemisphere we get summer collections in winter and winter collections in summer, but this particular collection has a couple of nice moody, winterish colourways (below).
New Shearwater Kaftan Pattern
While we’re on the topic of floaty summer tops in Nani IRO florals, I’ve recently uploaded this fabulous new Make it Perfect Shearwater Kaftan pattern to the shop.
I’ve been waiting for someone to do a nice simple kaftan and Toni from Make it Perfect has come through with the goods!
I’ve made a few kaftans in the past but I’ve never been happy with the patterns I’ve used and I’ve had to tweak each one to within an inch of it’s life to get a good result. I haven’t tried the Shearwater pattern yet, but will try it soon. Toni describes it as “just the right balance between floaty and fitted” which is exactly the look I’m after. It’s a great sleeve length for this time of the year: a long sleeve with a tab to button up to 3/4 length.
So, what fabric to use? I think double gauze is perfect or something else light like a voile or lawn to give the floaty effect. I probably wouldn’t use quilting weight cotton if you’re after the floaty effect. Even a slightly open weave linen like Fuccra Rakuel below would be nice.
Summer Fling
As summer draws to a close, it’s not too late for a summer fling! This one is made up in the gorgeous Fucccra Rakuel Floral from the Nani IRO collection.
I omitted the trims and sash from the pattern because I didn’t think this fabric needed anything else. It looks great with jeans or long khaki shorts. The double gauze makes it really comfortable and I get lots of comments every time I wear it.
New Nani IRO Collection
The latest fabrics from Japanese designer, Naomi Ito have arrived and they’re at least as gorgeous as her previous collections. There’s a mixture of super-soft double gauze and some beautiful linens. The prints range from subtle florals to really unusual modern abstracts.
If you haven’t sewn with double gauze before, I’d urge you to give it a go. Usually soft fabric lacks body, but because double gauze is actually two layers of fabric, it holds shape quite nicely.
So, what to make with it? It’s ideal for clothing and light homewares such as quilts and cushions. Not only is it beautiful to sew with, it’s just so comfortable to wear. Whatever you make, I’d recommend you don’t mess with it too much…just keep it simple…an a-line skirt, a throw cushion for a bed, a little girl’s gathered top or dress.
If you’re looking for inspiration, one of our lovely French customers writes a blog called Les 4 rats which is sprinkled with stylish clothing and other things she’s made from Nani IRO fabric (along with snippets of her life in France – just goregous!).