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    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

    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 10 Episode 4(Post)

    It was Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Week on "The Great British Sewing Bee." This episode was packed full of creativity and innovative design - we loved watching how the contestants transformed old garments

    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

    SEW CHILDRENS CLOTHES LIKE THE SEWING BEES(Post)

    This week the Sewing Bees made some adorable kids clothes. How cute! Everything in miniature.Here are the patterns and fabrics you need to make your own mini wardrobe....Start with this adorable Art M

    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

    TIPS TO SEW A SHEER BLOUSE LIKE THE SEWING BEES(Post)

    Do you dare to tackle sewing a sheer blouse like those wonderful sewing bees?Sewing with a sheer fabric doesn't need to be stressful. The biggest issues that the Bees had, and lets face it they all ha

    Sewing with tweed(Post)

    Tweed is a classic British fabric used in luxury and sporting clothes as well as on the high street. Traditional hunting jackets are made from tweed as are top couture jackets such as the classic Chan

    Sewing with jersey...(Post)

    I have been writing a monthly column for Sewing world talking about sewing with different types of fabric. The column has now come to an end so I though I would share with you some of my favorite arti

    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

    BRITISH SEWING AWARDS(Post)

    Sew Magazine are hosting the British Sewing Awards and just by nominating your favourites you can win £250 worth of sewing goodies.Have you made your nominations yet? The categories are:Best thread br

    Sewing Bee Guide(Page)

    Week 9 THE CHALLENGES It’s the semi-final—and a celebration of ‘wardrobe heroes’, those much-loved garments that earn their place in our wardrobes because they look good with almost everything...

    New Sewing Classes!(Post)

    I am really pleased that we have got some wonderful new sewing classes that have just been released. We are covering everything from sewing with jersey to mastering your overlocker.Want to learn to se

    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 10 Episode 3(Post)

    It was holiday week on the Great British Sewing Bee this week so it's time to break out the sunglasses, slather on the sunscreen, and dive headfirst into the challenges! We absolutely adored the patte

    SEW LIBERATED PATTERNS(Post)

    If you haven't seen the lovely patterns from Sew Liberated then you really should take a peek at them.Run by husband and wife team Patrick and Meg from South Carolina these patterns have a lovely coun

    Are you a sew alongist?(Post)

    When Colette patterns launched the Aster blouse I was smitten, a simple everyday top with pretty variations. It is described as an intermediate pattern so should not be too much of a challenge for me

    SIMPLE TO SEW INFINITY DRESS(Post)

    Woop! Party season is right around the corner. Don't have anything wear? No problem, your Fabric Godmother is here with a simple to sew infinity dress idea.Issue 11 of Simply Sewing features the stunn

    SEWING MEN'S SHIRTS(Post)

    I am by no means an expert dressmaker and I know men's shirts can be particularly daunting for some people. However, I find them strangely satisfyingly to sew. There is something about the precise mom

    Sew Your Own Bowl Covers(Post)

    Jen Rich, the author of STITCH used our Strawberry Fayre Linen and viscose mix to make the most adorable bowl covers. Follow her instructions below to make your own set of bowl covers.Bowl coversFabr

    Simple to sew jersey top(Post)

    This top is so easy to make I did it in less than 15 minutes and you don't even need a pattern!Requirements:Your favourite top (I choose a nice floaty one with drapey sleeves)Approx. 1 metre of 150cm

    SEWING BEE STYLE COTTON TROUSERS(Post)

    Did you watch the sewing Bee last night? Wasn't it great? I think it just keeps on getting better each year. Who is your top tip to win? I think Lorna or Neil, how fantastic to have some more men this