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    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

    BLUE SUMMER FABRICS(Post)

    Blue is one of my favourite colours and we have had some truly stunning new fabric in this week, all with a blue theme. Ideal for making summer dress, shirts, shorts.....1. Line printed cotton poplin2

    WAX PRINT COTTONS(Post)

    Traditional African wax print cottons are really bright and eye catching. They make wonderful clothes, like my peony dress here. They also make great cushions, bags jacket linings....We have got an am

    January(Page)

           Welcome to your January 2022 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-30 What better time than the New Year to try and learn a new skill! It’s cold outside and our calendars...

    How to find us(Page)

    **WE HAVE MOVED** PLEASE NOTE OUR STUDIO IS NOT NORMALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR EVENTS. Our new studio can be found at Unit 5 Chapel...

    Viscose - What is it?(Page)

    Viscose or Rayon is what is known as a manmade fabric. This is different to synthetic fabric in that it is made from plant based material. Rather than being spun and woven like natural fabrics such...

    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

    Dressmaking.....motivation essential(Post)

    A month ago I went to the wedding of the Vintage Man Aprons (see previous blog post).I had planned to make myself a stunning midnight blue lace dress lined in hot pink satin. Using my current favourit

    May 2025(Page)

    May 2025 Welcome to your May 2025  Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-30   I always like to say that Summer is blouse season. Whether worn casually with shorts at the beach or dressed...

    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

    PRETTY FLORAL STRETCH COTTONS(Post)

    One of my favourite parts about my job is selecting the fabrics for each season. The ones I look forward to the most are the stretch cottons that we bring in for the spring. These fabrics always have

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

    It was quarter-finals weeks on the sewing bee and the theme was all things 1930's! Another challenging week of patterns, where the contestants were tasked to make a pair of ladies sailor trousers, ref

    Samples(Page)

    If you would like to order samples you may choose up to 3 fabrics per order. There is a £3.50 P&P charge per order (UK only) Simply click the link below and then add the name and colour of the...

    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...

    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

    June(Page)

           Welcome to your June 2022 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-30 I love a pretty blouse, my me made wardrobe is full of them. Blouses are easy to throw on and work just...

    1930's vintage print fabrics(Post)

    These nautical and aerial inspired prints are original vintage 1930's designs. Printed in Italy on top quality viscose or silk they are the ultimate in luxury fabrics. But, as before with these Italia

    My Getaway Saltspring(Post)

    OK, I know it's really cold here now but I just couldn't wait to post these pictures of my Saltspring dress from the wonderful Sewaholic.I was lucky enough to have a quick break in the Greek Islands r

    What is Your Floral?(Post)

    I love it when all of the summer floral fabrics start to arrive. I know summer's just around the corner and the stretch cotton sateens are always some of my favorites. The bold colours of the prints a