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    SCUBA INSPIRATION(Post)

    You may have noticed there are loads of scuba fabric clothes out there at the moment. Scuba dressmaking fabric is wonderful, it has so much body so you can create these great simple and voluminous gar

    1950's INSPIRED FABRIC AND PATTERNS(Post)

    I adore this 1950's inspired print. It has a really graphic feel to it.Based on a top quality cotton stretch sateen, this fabric is easy to sew and even easier to wear. The 3% spandex allows for movem

    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...

    SUMMER FABRIC SALE(Post)

    We have marked down some of our beautiful summer printed dressmaking fabrics. Head over to the website to see all of the SALE fabrics.Cotton voiles £14All wax print cottons were £10 now £6Peached popl

    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

    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

    NEW TILLY & THE BUTTONS PATTERNS - BETTINE & FIFI(Post)

    Our favourite sewing bee Tilly from Tilly & The Buttons has just released 2 more wonderful patterns!This time I think she has hit the nail on the head for summer loveliness.Bettine is a simple daydres

    ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE PYJAMA PARTY?(Post)

    Everybody who is anybody is rocking the new just got out of bed look. No, not messy hair and last night’s make-up, this time round it is far cooler and more sophisticated than before. We are talking

    AHOY THERE(Post)

    This warmer weather is making me feel like I'm beside the seaside.... beside the sea! (Oh and I do actually live beside the seaside)If you fancy getting nautical we have some sea inspired fabrics to w

    LOVE SEWING FEATURE - POLKA DOT DENIM(Post)

    We have a fantastic fabric featured on the front cover of Love Sewing this month. This fabric has the best of both worlds, a polks dot denim, that's right, dots 'n' denim. Our friends over at Love sew

    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.

    Are you ready to join the pyjama party?(Post)

    Everybody who is anybody is rocking the new just got out of bed look. No, not messy hair and last night’s make-up, this time round it is far cooler and more sophisticated than before.We are talking fl

    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

    End of summer culottes(Post)

    I had never sewn with viscose before and wanted to give it a try. For my first experiment I went for a simple pair of culottes, ideal for the end of summer! They look like a skirt but you can ride you

    SALE Last chance to grab a bargain(Post)

    There is still time to get your hands on some of our SALE FABRIC we are having a big old clear out to make way for some fabulous new stuff coming in over the next couple of weeks and we need your help

    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 9 Episode 3(Post)

    It was week three of the Great British Sewing Bee and the ten remaining contestants were celebrating all things West Africa! Patrick and Esme were joined by guest judge Nigerian fashion designer Banke

    September 2024(Page)

    Welcome to your September 2024 Dream Wardrobe. UK SIZES 6-30   When the weather starts to chill and the nights are drawing in, we want to brighten up the days with a warm but stunning...

    PAY DAY - TREAT YOURSELF TO FABRIC AND A SEWING CLASS(Post)

    The Grainline studio Scout Tee is hands up my favourite pattern at the moment. you can make so many versions it is really versatile and a great project for beginners to dressmaking.My current fabric s

    CREPE SHIFT DRESS(Post)

    In the summer there is nothing more comfortable than a simple shift dress. I made this one using our haze crepe with an old Simplicity pattern that is now out of print. It was called the 2 hour shift,

    VINTAGE DRESS PATTERNS(Post)

    Eliza M has always delivered wonderful vintage inspired dressmaking patterns. With a belief that vintage patterns were beautiful designs but often difficult for beginners, Eliza M started to design a