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2020-05-22

Hoorah, it’s Sunday and that means it’s time for your weekly dose of sewing inspiration! Scroll down for some fabulous makes, and everything we think you should see and listen to this week. Did you watch the second episode of the Sewing Bee? Every week we post a selection of sewing patterns from independent designers and commercial pattern houses inspired by the show, so you might just find that pattern you were eyeing up! Also on the blog this week: New Sewing Pattern Releases for April. There were definitely some beauts released last month so go check them out! Are you watching the Great British Sewing Bee series 6? We have searched high and low to bring you the best...

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2019-11-03

Hello team! We hope you are having a great weekend. We’ve had a very busy week adding lots of new patterns to the website. Some seriously gorgeous patterns were released, so just scroll down to get inspired and pick you favourites! If you want to know more about our personal favourites, you can check out our August Sewing Pattern Releases video on the blog! Go forth, and be inspired!   Erica who blogs at Erica Bunker made this stunning McCall’s 7974 dress in a yellow textured crepe! SO DREAMY! What a gorgeous smile! Jasika aka Try Curious Blog must be over the moon with her jumpsuit which she created by hacking a few different patterns together! A classic animal print...

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2019-10-31

Happy Sunday folks! We hope you’re ready for your weekly dose of Sunday Sewspiration, it’s a good one! We are very excited to share with you the latest designs of Papercut Patterns, they are SO good, we can’t wait to start stitching some (all) of these patterns up! We’ve also gathered some beautiful makers, interesting podcasts and vlogs, and some drool worthy fabrics. On the blog you can read our interview with Isabella, who is founder and publisher of Fibre Mood pattern magazine – which we now stock on the online shop! Enjoy! Don’t know about you, but we haven’t seen a Friday Pattern Company Wilder Gown that we didn’t love! Nicole from Merritts Makes is looking absolutely beautiful in...

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2019-10-23

Hello you! Do you have any sewing plans this weekend? All we’re thinking of is sewing our Autumn (or fall, for our American readers) wardrobe with this weather that we’ve been having in the UK this week. If you’re in the same boat you should totally have a look at all the maker inspiration and the gorgeous fabrics we’ve gathered for you in this weeks Sew Reporter! If you’re stuck for pattern ideas, have a look at our Sew The Trends feature on the blog! Kate takes you through the current trends and then pairs them up with the most gorgeous patterns.   We are super excited to have been nominated for a British Sewing Award by Sew Magazine! If...

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