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    New Thread Theory Menswear Patterns(Post)

    Ok I admit I am a bit of a selfish sewist. However, now that these great Thread Theory patterns have arrived I'm pretty sure that I will be making more menswear clothes.The Strathcona Henley T Shirt c

    Floral fantasy(Post)

    According to the August issue of Vogue magazine this winter we will all be wearing florals. See their Winter in Bloom article here..I for one will be wearing this trend right now, it will see me right

    WAFFLE TEXTURED PONTE ROMA JERSEY(Post)

    So remember that AMAZING textured jersey I had in a while a go?  Welllll I've only gone and got some more for you! It is a slightly different fabric this time a bit lighter in weight but still totally

    BLACK FRIDAY 10% off ALL FABRICS(Post)

    As a small independent business owner I am keen to support other small businesses. Please remember if you are shopping this Black Friday, keep the small independent businesses in mind, each sale that

    NEW COLOURS ROMA JERSEY(Post)

    Our popular Roma jersey now comes in 4 new colours from the soft slate to the vibrant hot pink.This Ponte roma jersey is a heavy weight jersey ideal for making tops or dresses like Coco. Or you could

    HAVE YOU WON THE HANDMADE FAIR TICKETS?(Post)

    The lucky winners of a pair of tickets each to the Handmade fair are:SARA BIRD and KATY JANECongratulations to you both! Please email me your postal address so I can get these off in the post to you A

    Introducing Megan Nielsen Patterns(Post)

    I am really excited to announce that we are now selling the wonderful Megan Nielsen dressmaking patterns.Megan Nielsen patterns are designed with you in mind. Each pattern starts with a gorgeous desig

    Meat fabrication(Post)

    WARNING THIS POST DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY HORSE MEAT (or any other real meat for that matter)Last month I was lucky enough to visit a homewares trade show in snowy Paris.While I was there I found these f

    It's all about the snood*(Post)

    *the name snood comes from a cross of 'scarf' and  'hood'Fed up of trailing scarf ends that seem to need to be constantly thrown over your shoulder, only to have them creeping back round 15 minutes la

    Want to improve your sewing?(Post)

    We have added some more classes and more dates to our class schedule for the summer.... All of these dressmaking classes are only £65 for a day of sewing, learning and making new friends.Firstly, ther

    ​Get to know our Pattern-cutting tutor, Pattern Wiz – Geri Li.(Post)

    Pattern cutting is the art of translating a 2D design on paper into a 3D wearable garment. It seems complicated, but the basics can be learned, and once you have some pattern-cutting skills and some c

    NECKWEAR THIS WINTER IS ALL ABOUT THE SNOOD*(Post)

    *the name snood comes from a cross of 'scarf' and  'hood' Fed up of trailing scarf ends that seem to need to be constantly thrown over your shoulder, only to have them creeping back round 15 minutes

    MISSONI WOOL NOW IN STOCK(Post)

    So you know how I get all excited and giddy when we have a truly amazing fabric arrive. This time I almost passed out with excitement. Original Missoni knitted wool chevrons in 2 wonderful colourways.

    NEW BIRD PRINT FABRICS(Post)

    The wonderfully cute origami bird fabric we had in now comes in 3 scrummy new colours! Gold, Terracotta and Blue jean.Bye Bye birdie is a super soft cotton cambric (like a cotton lawn with a slightly

    Jerseys To Make You Smile!(Post)

    These jerseys are all perfect for Tee shirts or dresses, like the Moneta dress! Are you on Instagram? If so come and join the #monetaparty full details can be found here. Even if you're not joining th

    DESIGNER SILKS AND CREPES(Post)

    Have you been eyeing up the Italian dress fabrics that we have had arriving over the last week or so? Yes? Then you are in for a treat we have some more beautiful fabrics for you here. As always these

    Floral Midi Skirt(Post)

    I love sewing with cotton with a small amount of elastane in it. I find it very easy to sew and forgiving if you are not a professional seamstress plus it comes in such lovely patterns. Did you see my

    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

    WOOL AND SILK- AUTUMN LUXURY(Post)

    Are you feeling the seasonal shift and fancy a little bit of decadence? Perhaps you’re in the mood foran elegant autumnal dress fabric?  This gorgeous floral print is a special buy from a quintessenti

    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