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    Wax print dress(Post)

    I have been teasing you all with a sneak of my new wax print dress for a while (it is on the dressmaker model in my profile pictures).Now at least I am revealing the finished dress.Ta Da....I love usi

    POM POM AND FRINGE TRIMS(Post)

    We have got some lovely new trims on the website. Giant pom pom trim can be a cute or even sexy addition to many garments and accessories. Why not make a scarf out of a light cotton lawn and add a bri

    Printed Crepe De Chine and Chiffons For Your Dream Blouse!(Post)

    Blouses, they're not just for secretaries. They look great paired with jeans and a chunky cardigan at the weekends or update your work trousers with a bright new patterned blouse. We've just had a lov

    Beautiful New Wool - Your New Coat Fabric Has Arrived(Post)

    The latest batch of wools to arrive at Fabric Godmother are going to take your breath away. Super soft and top quality Italian ex designer fabrics just asking to be sewn up.Jessica is a mid weight woo

    July 2023(Page)

           Welcome to your July 2023 Dream Wardrobe.   UK SIZES 6-30 I really felt that my summer wardrobe was missing a great skirt. One that was plain enough it...

    WE'VE GOT SPANDEX(Post)

    I noticed recently that more and more of you are having a go at making your own sports wear and swimwear. So I have been on a mission to find some lycra and spandex material.Have look at these lovely

    Bright Young Things(Post)

    With summer peeking out from behind its murky cloud I decided it was time to start on my first summer sewing project.....a fabulous bright blouse to wear with jeans and a pair of killer heels. There a

    Floral Prints to Get Excited By....(Post)

    These new florals are bold and brave. Be prepared to make a floral statement.Our popular Master velvet has just arrived in this new Blue colourway. The Inari pattern is designed for jerseys so would b

    September (6-18)(Page)

    BREAST CANCER NOW'S WEAR IT PINK DAY On the 21st October, we will wear it pink, raise money and help make life-changing breast cancer research and support happen. Why? Because every pound raised...

    PAINTERLY FABRICS(Post)

    Art and fashion collide. The Painterly trend is all about  watercolours, abstract lines and painted smudges. Pretty, bold and very wearable the painterly fashion is not just for your clothes but also

    Did Tailoring Make It Into Your 2017 Sewing Plans??(Post)

    Did you make a resolution to have a go at some tailoring on 2017? If so you will want to pop over to our Wool and suiting section to see some of our newest fabrics.City is a navy pinstripe stretch sui

    My Rie dress, some exciting news and a giveaway!!!(Post)

    So I have been a bit sporadic with the blog posts lately but I do have a very good excuse... there is a  mini fabric Godmother or Godfather on its way. I am really excited and as soon as I got a bit o

    I should coco...(Post)

    We all love Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons and can't believe it was a year ago she was gracing our screens on the first series of The Great British Sewing Bee with her ambitious projects.Now Tilly h

    SPOTTY FABRIC(Post)

    Now we all love a good polka dot, don't we??I think spots are great they have a kind of fun / classic vibe going on. They suit everybody which is fabulous. I have made a few things including my Colett

    Competition - DIY couture(Post)

    Ohhh I am very excited..... my first blog give away.I am giving one lucky person a copy of the fabulous DIY Couture How to make a gathered dress by the lovely Rosie Martin.Rosie says "The instructions

    New Scuba - Embossed, Lace or Printed? Which will you choose?(Post)

    Scuba just got interesting! Introducing digitally printed giant knitting, dark moody embossed florals and lace embossed.Can we start off by noting just how cool this giant Knit print scuba is?? Play t

    Show Stopping Cottons - Bugs, Bouquets and Bellinis!(Post)

    We LOVE a bold dramatic print and they don't come much more dramatic than our newest range of digitally printed cotton lawns.With snakes, flowers and bugs this Cobra corsage fabric is not one for the

    New Cotton Lawn Prints and Simple Sew Patterns(Post)

    The fabric just doesn't stopping coming at this time of year!  We've taken delivery of some stunning new digital print cotton lawns and the new extended range of Simple Sew patterns. Take a look at th

    Coat with leather (ish) sleeves. Part two(Post)

    I would love to be able to tell you that making this coat has been a labour of love. BUT to be honest it hasn't.  It has been frustrating, irritating, and a down right pain in the arse.I started makin

    HANDMADE FAIR(Post)

    I have been on a trip to Italy, yes it did involve lying in the sun (woop) but it also involved a trip to my Italian supplier.  You know the one, the man who gets me all of the end of rolls from amazi