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    ITALIAN DESIGNER FLORALS(Post)

    Looking out of my window this morning I could have been forgiven for thinking that nature forgot it was March now! Never mind I have got some beautiful Italian ex designer florals to brighten up your

    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

    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 10 Episode 8(Post)

    The quarter-finals turned up the heat as the five remaining sewers channelled their inner divas, drawing inspiration from legends like Elton John and Mariah Carey.First up was the Pattern Challenge, w

    Beautiful New Wool - Your New Coat Fabric Has Arrived(Post)

    The latest batch of wools to arrive at Fabric Godmother are going to take your breath away. Super soft and top quality Italian ex designer fabrics just asking to be sewn up.Jessica is a mid weight woo

    PRETTY COTTON VOILES AND LAWNS(Post)

    The warmer weather is happening right now, well maybe not right this second but the forecast is looking HOT for the next few weeks.Part of warm weather season is the inevitable stack of invites along

    My Rie dress, some exciting news and a giveaway!!!(Post)

    So I have been a bit sporadic with the blog posts lately but I do have a very good excuse... there is a  mini fabric Godmother or Godfather on its way. I am really excited and as soon as I got a bit o

    Dark Floral Viscose Prints - Italian A/W '16 runway designs(Post)

    Almost every designer featured a moody Midnight garden print in their A/W '16 runway collections. Victoria Beckham's showed us bright florals on black in sporty shapes. Balenciaga and Mary Katrantzou

    Check out my new Atelier Brunette makes!(Post)

    We're absolutely delighted here at Fabric Godmother as we've received our latest delivery of exquisite Atelier Brunette fabrics. They're popular and stylish,  so much so that I just had to sew a coupl

    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

    I should coco...(Post)

    We all love Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons and can't believe it was a year ago she was gracing our screens on the first series of The Great British Sewing Bee with her ambitious projects.Now Tilly h

    NEW BLACK AND WHITE FABRICS(Post)

    Take a peek at these fantastic new monochrome fabrics that have just come arrived.Claire is a lightweight stretch cotton sateen in either black or ivory. Big bold flowers would make a most wonderful d

    SEW YOUR OWN SPORTSWEAR(Post)

    Sewaholic have just launched a fabulous range of sportswear patterns. Including everything you need to live an active life. Starting with the basics the Dunbar top and bra and the Pacific leggings pro

    SPOTTY FABRIC(Post)

    Now we all love a good polka dot, don't we??I think spots are great they have a kind of fun / classic vibe going on. They suit everybody which is fabulous. I have made a few things including my Colett

    Hey Pretty Woman!(Post)

    Remember that spotty dress Julia Roberts wore in Pretty Woman?  Ever since I saw that film I have had an obsession about spots, especially on dresses!Here are my top Fabric Godmother picks to recreate

    New Scuba - Embossed, Lace or Printed? Which will you choose?(Post)

    Scuba just got interesting! Introducing digitally printed giant knitting, dark moody embossed florals and lace embossed.Can we start off by noting just how cool this giant Knit print scuba is?? Play t

    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 8 Episode 2(Post)

    This week it was all about sportswear.In a Great British Sewing Bee first, the contestants were asked to make a pair of high top trainers for the pattern challenge. I was beyond excited when Deborah p

    My Kimono(Post)

    Kimonos are a huge trend this year, pop one on over a little top and jeans and you instantly feel glamorous (even if you are just going to Sainsburys).I made mine using the Suki Kimono pattern (only a

    Viscose Crepe Prints, Faux Fur, Fuzzy Wool and Suedette - New Autumn fabric textures(Post)

    This winter, texture is a BIG thing. It is as much about how your fabric feels as how it looks. Think printed crepes, woolen furs, soft suedettes and shiny quilted faux fur, all in a palette of soft a

    NEW ..... Interior Fabrics(Post)

    As part of our new Interior Fabrics section on the website we have a fabulous range of curtain and upholstery fabrics for you. The combination of grey and mustard has long been a favourite of mine. So

    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