Sewing Blog

Turn A Zip Pouch into a Crossbody Bag

Advertorial, Easy, Rebecca Page, Sewing, Zoe Zip Pouch,

5 Oct
2020

Adding to the versatility of the super-cool, and super-practical, Zoe Zip Pouch sewing pattern from Rebecca Page, this hack shows you how to make it into a crossbody sling bag or handbag, by adding extra hardware and a strap.

Advertorial, Madison Blouse, Rebecca Page, Sewing Pattern, Sustainable,

18 Sep
2020

Written by Shaina Mack

When I was a child I was frequently asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and I would always confidently reply ‘a fashion designer’, before rattling on about how someday I wanted to design clothing for my own fashion label. At age 28, I may not have…

retailers, sewing, sewing week,

15 Sep
2020

Dear retailers,

The Sew HQ team fully appreciates the challenging trading conditions created by this year’s COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for independent stores. It’s great that shops have finally reopened, and the good news for fabric and haberdashery stores is that interest in sewing and other needlecrafts has grown hugely during…