Sewing Blog
BREAKING NEWS! The Great British Sewing Bee 2016 When It Starts
Esme Young, GBSB, Patrick Grant, series four, Sewing Bee,
2016
We are so excited for the new series of the Sewing Bee that we’re very nearly fit to burst! Here’s everything you need to know about series four!
1. Lights, camera, action!
The much anticipated series will air in May, so that gives you a few weeks to cancel your Thursday night plans and stock…
May Martin’s Last-minute World Book Day Costume Making Tips!
Costumes, May Martin, Sewing, WorldBookDay,
2016
Got a last-minute costume to sew for World Book Day? Here are May Martin’s list of crafty essentials you’ll need to get creating your own novel hero!
1 Boning
Traditionally used in fitted bodices and hooped skirts, boning is wonderful for shaping and stiffening edges but it is also great for giving structure to a pair…
2016
Series 3 finalist, Lorna Monje has sadly passed away after a lengthy battle with Aplastic Anaemia. The Great British Sewing Bee star was a much loved contestant, with her amazing dress sense and stitchy know-how. Her talents led her to reach the final, along with being an inspiration to us…
8 Mar 2024
With great pleasure and excitement, we announce the winners of the Creative Book Awards 2024! Congratulations to all the talented…
8 Mar 2024
With great pleasure and excitement, we announce the winners of the Creative Book Awards 2024! Congratulations to all the talented…
4 Jan 2024
Welcome to the buzz-worthy universe of the Creative Book Awards 2024! Since its inception in 2021, this distinctive literary celebration…
6 Dec 2023
There are two types of crafters when it comes to Christmas: the ones who start in the height of summer…