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Sewing Blog

30 Jul
2015
14 Reasons To Visit Your Local Fabric Shop

There’s no better feeling than walking into the wondrous world of fabric shopping! If you’re a fabric hoarder, like us, you’ll probably spend most of your spare time, and money, in haberdashery stores for one of these reasons, and you won’t need convincing they’re one of the best places to go for some sewing inspiration.…

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22 Jul
2015
20 School Holiday Summer Makes

Here’s our pick of sewing toys, fancy dress costumes and crafty creations we think your children will love to make, wear and stitch this summer…

1. Patchwork teepee
Sew a patchwork tipi 
All kids love a homemade fort! Hone in on your patchwork skills to make this colourful teepee for garden playtime or for a camping-style…

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16 Jul
2015
25 Quick And Easy Fashion Upcycling DIYs

Whether it’s just a little additional accessory or a whole new going-out item to wear after work, you can update your outfit with these super quick and easy DIY lunchtime upcyling makes…

1) Party Dress cut-out
Upcycled party dress cut out back
For the ultimate lunchtime-make, thrifty stitch a plain dress into a party frock with a cut-out…

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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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