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Sewing Blog

16 Jun
2015
Top 5 Gifts To Give Your Teacher

The summer holidays are on the way, as the school year comes to an end. To help you show appreciation for your children’s teachers, we’ve put together our top five gifts for you to stitch. From organisation, to a unique way to present their favourite tipple, we’ve got you covered!

Give your teacher a bottle…

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9 Jun
2015
Top pattern picks for curvy girls

One of the main reasons I started sewing was to be able to wear fun, great-fitting clothes in my size, and I’m sure I’m not the only one! While not all patterns are available in a wide range of sizes, there has been some progress over the past few years, so I…

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3 Jun
2015
Top 5 Quick-Stitch Toys

Who doesn’t love a cuddly toy? And when you can sew your very own, the possibilities are endless. We chose our top five to stitch and snuggle up with.

An adorable couple of woodland creatures that would also make great bookends if weighted.
squirrels
www.sewmag.co.uk/free-sewing-patterns/mr-mrs-squirrel

Create a super soft and squishy friend that can…

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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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