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Sewing Blog

28 Jun
2016
Sewing Bee Episode Seven: The Lowdown

Series one contestant Stuart Hillard on the GBSB semi-final, where the contestants faced their ultimate challenge so far, Puzzling Patterns and Pattern Cutting Week!

“The Sewing Bee semi-final was all about challenging patterns (that makes it different from the previous six weeks how?) and Joyce, Jade, Tracey and Charlotte were the last…

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22 Jun
2016
Sewing Bee Episode Six: The Lowdown

Series one contestant Stuart Hillard discusses how the GBSB contestants got competitive for Active Wear Week!

“The semi-final of the Sewing Bee this week brought a whole new set of challenges to our plucky sewers. Never before seen in the sewing room, it was the turn of active wear to delight…

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21 Jun
2016
10 Essential Active Wear Sewing Tips

Inspired by the Sewing Bee’s Active Wear Week to make your own workout gear? Melissa Fehr, of indie pattern label, Fehr Trade, offers her top advice

Only a few years ago, active wear sewing was a niche pursuit. There were a few active wear patterns on the market but most of us…

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Celebrating Excellence: Winners of the Creative Book Awards 2024

8 Mar 2024

With great pleasure and excitement, we announce the winners of the Creative Book Awards 2024! Congratulations to all the talented…

Creative Book Awards 2024 Shortlist Unveiled!

4 Jan 2024

Welcome to the buzz-worthy universe of the Creative Book Awards 2024! Since its inception in 2021, this distinctive literary celebration…

Countdown To Christmas: Your Preparation Checklist

6 Dec 2023

There are two types of crafters when it comes to Christmas: the ones who start in the height of summer…

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