upcycling
The Great British Sewing Bee - Week Four
If we could choose one philosophy at Sew HQ, it would be ‘make do and mend’. And there is no other challenge which demonstrates this better than Reduce, Reuse & Recycle week. It’s all…
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Sew 111 Sneak Peek
The June issue of Sew is all set for summer with not one but TWO FREE patterns – a Simplicity design featuring four stylish dresses, plus a New Look pattern offering…
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Behind the Fold Lines - What Shaped the 40s Wardrobe
Sewing today is a starkly contrasting experience to that of the 1940s, where mending and tailoring skills were necessary skills. Whilst WWI called upon women to volunteer for the war…
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Meet Two Itinerant Quilters
What would you say if a complete stranger came up to you in the street and asked to cut a patch from your clothes? Artists Joanna Wright and Lenka Clayton…
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STOP THE PRESS! NEW SIXTH CATEGORY ADDED TO DRESSMAKER OF THE YEAR 2018
Following the launch of the second Dressmaker of the Year competition for 2018, held by Sew magazine and our sister title Make It Today Dressmaker, we now have even better…
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5 ways to increase your chances of winning
Hurrah, you’ve decided to enter Dressmaker of the Year – our annual dressmaking competition aimed at stitchers from all walks of life! With six categories to enter, there is sure to be a…
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Our Interview With Dressmaker of the Year Winner Portia Lawrie
Earlier this year, Sew and our sister title Make It Today Dressmaker, launched the very first Dressmaker of the Year competition. As the second event gets away, we chat to…
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Winter Warmers
Take one unloved winter jumper gathering dust at the back of the wardrobe and turn it into our striking wrap and matching mittens in no time at all! We’ve used blanket,…
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Get Involved With The Big Stitch!
We all like a bit of retail therapy now and then – and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) is on a mission to help us be more creative with our garment…
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Customised Cover-Up
This glamorous cardigan by Chinelo Bally is perfect for keeping warm on a night out - hard to believe it began life as a plain cowl neck jumper! Use velvet…
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12 Ways To Refashion, Reuse, Rework, And Reimagine A Basic Men’s Shirt
To tie in with www.makery.uk’s Refashioners Get Shirty challenge we thought we’d share some of our favourite reworked men’s shirt ideas to get you in the upcycling challenge mood! An array of bloggers will…
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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…
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