Malbers Fabrics Blog

Here at Malbers Fabrics online store we have a beautiful range of Polyester Cotton fabrics, 65% polyester and 35% cotton. This range is a very good weight and quality which is easy to handle and sew. It is crease resistant and washable on a low temperature.
We have a choice of 9 different colours in a lovely floral range and also a choice of matching stripes in 5 colours all at a reasonable price of £3.49 per metre and 112cm/45" wide. If you're not sure about which  colour is right for your project we do fabric samples so you can look at them first.
These fabrics are ideal for clothing, craft projects and home decor. As many of us are making face masks you could use floral on one side and stripe on another. Maybe even make a matching dress or skirt, the possibilities are endless!! 
Have a browse through our range and once you've chosen your fabrics visit our haberdashery section for all the supplies you'll need to complete your project.
Happy sewing.

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Here is a new range of Ditsy Florals not long added to our online fabric shop malbersfabrics.co.uk. These are high quality 100% cotton fabrics which are soft, smooth and very crease resistant. They are also hard wearing fabrics, they wash beautifully on a low temperature wash so are ideal for face masks, bunting, clothing, home decor and lots of craft projects. They are also available as fat quarters ideal to mix in for quilting projects and come in 4 different colours pink, lemon, blue and lilac on a lovely soft cream background. You will not be disappointed to add these to your fabric collection.
So please visit our online store to find many more similar florals there.

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I thought that this week we could provide you with a link to an easy to make facemask for these strange times that we are in. There is no reason why your face masks cannot be made of bright and funky fabrics to cheer each other up. On our website we have hundreds of lovely fabrics to choose from you just need to follow the guidelines below to:

• fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
• be secured with ties or ear loops
• include multiple layers of fabric
• allow for breathing without restriction
• be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape
• Individuals should be careful not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering and wash hands immediately after removing.

Why not use our 100% cotton fabric as this is a tighter weave fabric in the animal prints, spots, and the many floral prints that we have to choose from. Some customers are also choosing the cheaper alternative of polyester cotton fabric in lots of lovely prints but this is your personal choice. They are mostly made out of 3 layers so we have plenty of plain fabrics for the backing including wincyette which has been a popular choice. The non woven interfacing is an ideal choice for the filter inbetween the layers of fabric. Finally we have lots of different elastic in either round or a flat choice depending on which you prefer.

During the current situation many people are making their own face masks and here at Malbers Fabrics we have everything you need. We are still open for business, sending orders out monday to friday.
Our Cotton Poplin fabrics are ideal for face masks with plain tight weave and thin, smooth feel. The fact that they are also breathable makes them comfortable to wear. With a slight sheen it is a lovely fabric to work with and very easy care.
We have the perfect elastic in stock at the moment (code e26) which is 7mm wide and also why not line the face masks in a natural muslin fabric (code m1).
Below you will see some pictures sent in to us by a lovely customer, Sarah. She has been busy making her masks with our fabrics. Her friend is modelling hers, ready to go outside protecting those around her. Please remember that these materials are not suitable for professional use and are not medically certified.
We talk about Cotton Poplin fabrics a lot because they are so very versatile. Perfect for dresses, shirts, blouses, nightwear and much more. So get busy with your sewing projects and stay safe.
Please have a browse and I'm sure you'll find everything you need in one place.

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We are very pleased to say Malbers Fabrics is still open for business at this stressful time. We are implementing all recommended Covid-19 guidelines in our warehouse. More now than ever hobbies are proving essential to peoples positive mental health. Completing a craft project gives satisfaction and a sense of being productive and useful.
We have a great range of modern, quirky and eye popping colourful fabrics of all types. Take a look at the beautiful range of cotton poplin fabrics which are suitable for the homemade protection masks that everyone is making at the moment. They help to keep you and your loved ones safe although these materials are not suitable for professional use and are not medically certified. You can also use the fat quarters for a range of different colours and themes for the masks. We also have the elastic and threads to complete your project. Now you have more time please visit our online store and browse.

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