Sewing Blog
Projects to use up scrap fabric
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2019
However economically we cut out our fabric, there are always a few scraps that get left behind! Too pretty to throw away, we put them safely in our stash box for another day. Now it’s time to put the remnants to good use with these quick and easy stash-busting projects - oh,…
An interview with The Great British Sewing Bee host Joe Lycett
clothing, crafts, great british sewing bee 2019, great british sewing bee contestants, great british sewing bee dates, great british sewing bee episodes, great british sewing bee season 5, sewing, Sewing, stitching,
2019
We weren’t sure what to expect when the comedian stepped into the shoes of Claudia Winkleman to host the Sewing Bee, but it’s safe to say we’ve fallen in love with Joe Lycett, along with his sparkly jackets, bright nail varnish and witty one-liners! We had a catch-up and a cuppa with…
An interview with Liz Trenow, author of The Dressmaker of Draper’s Lane
British, clothing, crafts, DIY, dress, Dressmaker Of The Year, Dressmaking, sewing, Sewing, stitching,
2019
Former BBC journalist-turned-author Liz Trenow is soaking up the success of her sixth book, The Dressmaker of Draper’s Lane, a novel which has been inspired by her own silk weaving heritage. In this, Liz takes us back in time, turning the spotlight on the 18th-century silk trade which is used to…
15 Nov 2019
It’s that time again: Sew magazine’s annual Dressmaker of the Year competition is back for 2020! Whether you’ve just started out on…
15 Nov 2019
It’s that time again: Sew magazine’s annual Dressmaker of the Year competition is back for 2020! Whether you’ve just started out on…
24 Oct 2019
After four successful years of Sew Saturday, 2019 saw the launch of Sewing Week – six whole days dedicated to the…
16 Oct 2019
Sewing the first garment is a huge step for a newbie stitcher, so we’ve mustered up seven easy-stitch projects to make…
