News, Fashions & Trends - Haberdashery

Top Tip: Re-Cycle Fabric From Car Boot Sales

Recycle Car Boot Clothes for Patchwork Fabric

Why not recycle clothes from car boot sales for patwork material?

Elaine Wheatley sent us this top tip. Elaine buys second hand clothes in nice materials, looking inparticular for childrens clothing which tends to be more colourful and interesting. The clothes can thin be cut into shapes and used in patchworking.

If you would like to share any other top tips with us then please send your ideas to servicesuk@korbond.co.uk your ideas are always welcome!

[DOWNLOAD PDF]

Proud to Support Hemsby Inshore Rescue Service

Hemsby Inshore Rescue Service Sewing Kits

Korbond Industries are proud to support the Hemsby Inshore Rescue Service by donating a selection of products to help raise funds for this life saving cause. The life boat needs continuous maintenance all year round, last season the rescue service had great support and we are all hoping that this year will be just as successful.

[DOWNLOAD PDF]

How To Make A Sock Monkey

New Sewing Solution added!!

How to Make a Sock Monkey by Coleen Simpson is now avaliable for download in our Sewing Solutions section.

http://www.korbond.co.uk/sewing-solutions/craft-sewing-projects

If you would like your chance to be part of our Sewing Solutions and send in a project idea of your own please email to servicesuk@korbond.co.uk with your ideas. Any successful projects will recieve £50 worth of sewing accessories.

[DOWNLOAD PDF]

New Sewing Solutions Added

Two new Sewing Solutions added to the site today!
Solutions kindly sent in from Fiona-Grace Peppler are now avaliable for download. 'How To Sew A Freach Seam' can be found in our Hand Stitches/ Techniques section and 'How To Sew A Beaded Fringe', a very useful idea is in our craft section.

Korbond's new Beading Needles would be perfect to complete this simple yet effective solution.

We look forward to many more great ideas from Fiona-Grace and will continue to follow her blog at www.threadspace.blogspot.com

[DOWNLOAD PDF]

First Craft Projects Added To Sewing Solutions

We are proud to announce that our first three crafty solutions have now been added to the Sewing Solutions section of our site. Juliet Bawden author of over 65 craft books including her latest 'The Shirt off his Back', has been working with us to kick start the craft/sewing category of our solutions.

Juliet has started the category off with some great ideas for the clever use of Pinking Shears, making bunting from re-cycled shirts and customising t-shirts or skirts.

Please view our Sewing Solutions section to download and print our handy pdf's and watch this space for more solutions!!

[DOWNLOAD PDF]

Hearts is a new Arts & Craft Book for I-Pad

Hearts is a new arts and crafts book for the i-pad. The projects in this book cover many different meanings of hearts, from simply decorative to the deeply romantic.

Written by Juliet Bawden, crafts included in this book are; embroidery, applique, and quilting to name but a few. Hearts is avaiable now on your i-pad or on your computer with i-tunes and features fully multi-touch pages, over 25 different projects, over 50 full colour images and an introductory video.

We are proud to be working with Juliet Bawden, the author of many successful arts & crafts books including the recently published 'The Shirt off his Back'. For more about Juliet visit her blog www.creativesalvage.com

[DOWNLOAD PDF]

Top Tip: Lint Roller Uses When Quilting

Lynne Goldsworthy from the popular Lily’s Quilts has found a fantastic new use for one of our top selling lines. In a recent blog posted on The Sewing Directory, Lynne highlights how useful our Lint Roller can be.

[DOWNLOAD PDF]

Affiliation with Juliet Bawden

We are proud to announce our affiliation with Juliet Bawden.

Author of over 65 craft books, her latest one 'The Shirt off his Back' published by Jacqui Small is out now.

Juliet is actively working with us to keep posting new sewing and craft solutions packed with ideas and inspiration for craft projects at all levels.

Watch this space for Juliets creative ideas!

To find out more about Juliet visit her blog at www.creativesalvage.com

[DOWNLOAD PDF]

Korbond's Tradeshow Success

Craft Hobby and Stitch International 2012

19th – 21st February 2012 was the 37th year of the Craft, Hobby & Stitch International Tradeshow, where Korbond were proud to be exhibiting for the fourth year.

[DOWNLOAD PDF]

Beading Needles Introduced to the Korbond Range

With the popularity of beading being prominent in the market at the moment, Korbond are proud to present the essential tool for bead embroidery as part of our core ‘Care & Repair’ range. The fine and flexible nature of these needles makes them ideal for delicate bead work on clothing or other craft projects.

[DOWNLOAD PDF]

Korbond to Attend 2012 Craft, Hobby & Stitch International

Korbond Industries Ltd are, after the huge success of the last three years, attending the Craft, Hobby & Stitch International at the Birmingham NEC 19th – 21st February 2012. Once again Korbond will be showcasing their full portfolio of products and merchandising solutions, this year with a few exciting additions.

[DOWNLOAD PDF]

New Knitting Needles & Accessories Range

Korbond kick starts the New Year with the launch of their Knitting Needles & Accessories Range. It has been a busy year at Korbond, a year full of market research and new product development. The haberdashery and clothes care market continues to perform very well across existing core lines, but our customers and consumers continue to request items focused on crafting and in particular knitting.

[DOWNLOAD PDF]

Launch Of Revamped Website

We are proud to announce the launch of our revamped website, www.korbond.co.uk, the redesigned site reflects our new direction. It showcases our product range via an easy to navigate picture gallery. Users can browse the site for an array of services and information from ranging Korbond products to downloading the latest Sewing Solutions.

[DOWNLOAD PDF]

Poppy Knitters

Elaine Bernstein, Sheila Knapman, Judy Moralee and Margaret Pearce are all avid users of Korbond products they been very creative over the past few months knitting poppy’s for the Royal British Legion in Malta.

Latest News