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As you probably know already, us sewers have to be one step ahead of the upcoming trends to give us enough time to coordinate our dressmaking proje...

Where do you get your sewing inspiration? Instagram, magazines, celebrities, high street or high fashion? How about the Easter Bonnet Parade 1996? Bet you didn't think of that one!

A visit to The Rag Shop and a bright yellow BHL Tamzin   Hi! My name is Anna (aka @theminisewist), and I am lucky enough to live a short drive fro...

Yvette @BlossomSandwich set herself the challenge of wearing 100 different outfits over 100 days. Find out what she learnt about her wardrobe and what she will do going forward.

Debbie @hilastudio has made a beautiful Zero Waste Gathered Dress by Birgitta Helmersson using a fabric from our Deadstock range. She talks you through how she is making more conscious decisions in her sewing practice. Get ready to be inspired!

Sharlene has made a Bakerloo Dress with a hacked shirred bodice using our Delicate Flowers Viscose Crepe. She takes you through how to hack the pattern and tips for using shirring elastic.

A guest blog by Laura, The Specky Seamstress You can't beat a comfy day dress, can you? Although 2020 might have led lots of us to be reaching f...

Katie's first ever guest blog! See how Katie took our Alpine Fleece Sweatshirting and turned it into the perfect loungewear set!

A guest blog by Sharlene from S.O Sew Dressmaking. Go on her journey with her as she re-creates a dress from street style inspiration.

Following her first 'Plans' blog with us, continue the journey as SG Sews takes you through making her cosy winter jumper!

A guest blog by Jess from So What If I Sew! Follow Jess' process as she takes our Dots and Daisies Viscose Jersey and turns it into a stunning wrap dress!

 

Check out Sheryl's plans for her Autumn/ Winter wardrobe!