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!).