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    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 9 Episode 5(Post)

    It was Art Week on the Great British Sewing Bee and it was one of the most creative episodes yet! Contestants had to create modernist-inspired skirts, re-work painted canvases into sculptural garments

    Bright graphics and bold colour fabrics(Post)

    This bunch of graphic prints will really grab your attention. Imagine standing out in one of these eye popping fabrics.Zari cotton is a bright orange print on a textured white background. This fabric

    The Scottish Wedding(Post)

    So the wonderful invite arrived (in a golden tin) to a glamorous wedding in Scotland...on 31st March?? Arghhh what to wear, won’t it be snowing in March? Or it will be pissing down with rain? At the v

    City Trousers by The Avid Seamstress(Post)

    The Avid Seamstress patterns follow simple lines and classic styling for really wearable wardrobe builders. With a cute split hem and an easy to insert back zip (no fly).  You can make the City trouse

    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

    My 2014 Resewlutions(Post)

    Hi all,I didn't achieve all of my sewing plans for 2013 but time to wipe the slate clean and start thinking about 2014. Time to make my new years Resewlutions (sorry cheesy I know)Here is what I want

    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 9 Episode 7(Post)

    It was 90's week on the Great British Sewing Bee and this week the contestants were battling for a place in the quarter finals! We loved all of the 90's references and how the contestants all drew fro

    Add a Touch of Sparkle with our Brocades and Lurex Ponte Roma Jersey(Post)

    ***Warning this blog post contains the C word***Sparkle is for life not just for Christmas! Ohh ok it looks extra super amazing at Silly season but there is no reason you can't wear sparkle everyday i

    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

    NEW TILLY PATTERN - ORLA(Post)

    I am always really excited when Tilly launches a new pattern and this latest one does not disappoint.Orla is a sweet top with some lovely details. Curved French seams and back darts give a great fit t

    Viscose, Silk, Cotton Lawn and Wool. The latest Italian fabrics to arrive..(Post)

    These beautiful Italian prints just keep on coming. I can't get enough of this latest batch, great to add to your transitional wardrobe, perfect to take you through the hazy last days of summer to tho

    My Elisalex Dress(Post)

    I Love the By Hand London girls and their wonderful patterns. I actually made this version of the Elisalex a few months ago but it has taken me till now to finally get it on the blog.The dress has a l

    NEW NAMED CLOTHING PATTERN COLLECTION (Post)

    Named have just released their AW15 collection of patterns called New Black.Featuring a classic Isla trench coat, the very current Mimosa culottes and the Sloane sweatshirt which I'm very excited to w

    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

    The Great British Sewing Bee - Series 8 Episode 3(Post)

    It was Summer week on the Great British Sewing Bee this week and the contestants faced shirring, refashioning hammocks and making a made to measure 2 piece. I love sewing for summer so it was almost d

    NEW DENIMS(Post)

    Denim is awesome. It's so versatile and suits everyone. We've got some amazing new denim fabric in stock from embossed stretch denim to a velvet denim. Yes, you read right, velvet denim!!Here are my f

    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

    VELVET GRECIAN STYLE PARTY DRESS(Post)

    I'm so excited to have a project featured in this months issue of Love Sewing. Since Amy took over as editor the magazine has had some beautiful projects featured that you really want to make. So I wa

    Fabulous Christmas swaps and Happy new year(Post)

    I am now back after a lovely break over Christmas and the New year. Feeling revived and refreshed I am ready to face the challenges of 2013 with relish.I just wanted to update you on the wonderful Chr

    Another day another peplum(Post)

    I may have mentioned this once or twice but I LOVE a peplum. Seeing Handmade Jane's blog about the Roma jersey got me thinking....Peplum tops don't have to be all shiny and smart, how about a nice snu