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    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 8 Episode 3(Post)

    It was Summer week on the Great British Sewing Bee this week and the contestants faced shirring, refashioning hammocks and making a made to measure 2 piece. I love sewing for summer so it was almost d

    Join the tribe(Post)

    I love the tribal designs that are out at the moment.One of the trends we are seeing is 'African' wax prints with Burberry Prorsum leading the way.This type of fabric, popular in Africa, is often assu

    RE'SEW'LUTIONS(Post)

    Phew I made it through 2014, what a year! A beautiful baby daughter, moving from London to live by the sea in Hove, I even managed to  sew a few bits and pieces along the way. I'm especially proud of

    VELVET GRECIAN STYLE PARTY DRESS(Post)

    I'm so excited to have a project featured in this months issue of Love Sewing. Since Amy took over as editor the magazine has had some beautiful projects featured that you really want to make. So I wa

    Fabulous Christmas swaps and Happy new year(Post)

    I am now back after a lovely break over Christmas and the New year. Feeling revived and refreshed I am ready to face the challenges of 2013 with relish.I just wanted to update you on the wonderful Chr

    Another day another peplum(Post)

    I may have mentioned this once or twice but I LOVE a peplum. Seeing Handmade Jane's blog about the Roma jersey got me thinking....Peplum tops don't have to be all shiny and smart, how about a nice snu

    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 8 Episode 4(Post)

    This week on Great British Sewing Bee, the theme was all about Reducing, Reusing and Recycling. We watched the contestants championing sustainability by creating some (on trend!) patchwork quilted jac

    Introducing Anna...(Post)

    Anna (As described by her fellow By Hand London lovelies)A suburban London girl, with roots in Canada and India, Anna charms everyone she meets. Softly spoken and thoughtful, Anna has her head screwed

    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 8 Episode 6(Post)

    This week was music week on the GBSB! The contestants had to make a variety of garments inspired by different genres and artists, testing both their creativity and skills! In the pattern challenge we

    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 10 Episode 9(Post)

    This week on "The Great British Sewing Bee," Kiell Smith-Bynoe welcomed our four semi-finalists for three exciting challenges inspired by design legends. With only three spots in the final, the compet

    NEW DESIGNER FABRIC FROM ITALY(Post)

    Last week I shared the fabulous new designer fabrics that arrived from Italy and guess what you loved them! So much that some sold out within 24 hours of going on sale. Wow I mean you guys must have r

    Charlotte sewalong(Post)

    The lovely ladies over at By hand London are hosting their very own Charlotte sewalong.For those of you unfamiliar with this new indie pattern label The Charlotte is a fabulous pencil skirt pattern wi

    KIMONO JACKET(Post)

    How beautiful is this dark floral kimono jacket I made?? It is super comfortable to wear and has a glamorous casual feel about it. Glamorous casual? Is that even a thing?? A kimono is perfect for laye

    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 8 Episode 5(Post)

    This week on the Great British Sewing Bee, things took a spooky turn in the made-to-measure, and contestants had to get used to making more fiddly garments as it was children's week! The first challen

    FABRIC GODMOTHER OPEN DAY(Post)

    After the fabulous time we had at our last open day we have decided to open the doors of our wonderful warehouse to you all again.The next Fabric Godmother open day will be on the 7th November 2015.Wh

    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 9 Episode 8(Post)

    The theme was 'Icons' on the Great British Sewing Bee this week and we loved all of the references the bee's put into their garments! The first challenge was to create a dress inspired by the iconic d

    Stretch Denim in Fabulous Prints! (Post)

    Wow, these new stretch denims are having all the fun!! 2 tone, camouflage, glitter, jacquard we've got them all. I've also stuck in a few of our old favourites in case you missed them last time! Stret

    Interview with Tasia from Sewaholic Patterns(Post)

    I recently spent a bit of time asking the wonderful Tasia from Sewaholic patterns a bit about herself and what inspires her. Here are her answers.When did you first learn to sew?I learned when I was a

    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 9 Episode 9(Post)

    It was utilitarian week on the Great British Sewing Bee and it was definitely the most challenging week so far! The bee's were battling it out for a place in the final and it really was all to play fo

    SCOUT T SHIRT(Post)

    During Me Made May I realised that I love sewing dresses but I mostly wear separates.  Time to get the sewing machine out! I love simple clothes no frills, flounces or puffy bits for me, it is all abo