Sewing Blog

Sewing On The Silver Screen! PHANTOM THREAD

7 Mar
2018

It’s not all too often that our beloved craft of sewing makes it onto the big screen. In recent weeks however, the movie world has been abuzz with sewing chat with the launch of Daniel Day-Lewis’ LAST ever film… and it all centres around dressmaking.

Phantom Thread

The Oscar nominated film has been widely…

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1 Mar
2018

Say It Ain’t Sew - How Free Classes Are Doing Good

We all know that sewing is good for us – not only is it satisfying to create something from scratch, it’s also a great way to relax and unwind. Since 2010, designer Iona Barker has been sharing those benefits via Say It Ain’t Sew, an organisation that offers free weekly hand sewing…

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8 Feb
2018

Issue 108 of Sew is here and is packed with fabulous garments, home décor and gifts to make for spring! In your free New Look pattern, there are four beautiful tops to stitch, giving you the chance to work with drapey fabrics. There’s also a 50s style special, advice on embroidering…