TOP 10 BLOG POSTS OF 2025

It's that time of year to reflect on what's been going down in the past year and give yourself a high-five before heading into a fresh new year!

We decided to dig into the stats to see which blog posts you were particularly taken with. Here are the top 10 blog posts of 2025 for you to check out, uncover hidden gems, and get some sewing inspiration. Enjoy!

Top 10 Quilted Jacket Sewing Patterns

Quilted jackets have been on the sewing circuit for some time now, so we decided the time had come to round up our top 10 sewing patterns. There are so many great elements to this project: the warmth the finished garment offers, the fact that it's a nice little introduction to quilting and how you can sew something packed with personality. It seems you really enjoyed this blog article, as it took the top spot!

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Top 10 Pinafore Sewing Patterns

Looking for an all-season wardrobe hero that will be fun to sew and wear? You cannot go wrong with a pinafore dress. Endlessly versatile, pinafores can be layered as the season requires, and the easy-fitting nature of the design makes it a joy to sew for beginners and beyond. It's an unmissable blog post.

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Find That Pattern: Esme Young

As we eagerly awaited a rather late new series of The Great British Sewing Bee, we pulled together a Find That Pattern for style icon, Esme Young, to kick off the bee fever! You showed as much love for this article as you do the icon herself!

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The Great British Sewing Bee 2025

The Bee was back for an eleventh series, and so were we with our pattern picks for every episode. Kate watched the 2025 series studiously, finding pattern matches for the things the contestants sewed, so you could recreate anything that took your fancy. Week 4 - Korea Week was the most-read blog!

More blog posts like this, please! > The Great British Sewing Bee

Quilted Jacket Patterns You Need to Know

Two quilted jacket blog posts in one year? Both on the most-read list? You definitely love this cosy content! After seeing it was one of the top garment searches in the autumn, we decided that it warranted another pattern round-up. This time, we focused on lesser-known quilted jacket patterns you need to know about.

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Trending: Barrel Leg

There has been one trouser silhouette you will have been unable to ignore this year - the barrel leg. You might have been looking at the high street offerings, thinking that this trend isn't for you. We walk you through patterns that are faithful to the trend, and offer others that are more of a subtle nod to it.

More blog posts like this, please! > Trending

Trending: Pleats & Pintucks

Do you find yourself becoming completely obsessed with clothing details? Pleats and pintucks are one of the most pleasing ways to manipulate fabric. They create delicate details, add shape and structure to your garment, and add or remove volume. If you want to slow your sewing down and gain new sewing skills, this list is for you!

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Top Ten Crossbody Bags

If you were to turn 'bag spotter,' there would be one style dominating your tally - the crossbody. Possibly the easiest and most modern in design, crossbody bags have become the carry-all of choice for many. There are some fab indie designs to choose from that cater to confident beginners and beyond. So if you'd like to sew your own crossbody bag, check out our top 10 sewing pattern picks!

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Sew The Trends: Spring

We scoured the high street to find this season's best trends so that you can add them to your handmade wardrobe.⁠ Follow Kate as she hits the high street on the quest for the perfect items for you to sew. Spring was your favourite season!

More blog posts like this, please! > Trending

Easy Spring Patterns

Spring seems to be sewists' favourite time to hit the machine, so it's no surprise to see that you were keen on this article. We outlined 10 easy-to-sew patterns that are perfect for spring. From simple dresses to transitional layers, to simple yet special tops. I think you'll enjoy this list!

More blog posts like this, please! > Easy Patterns

That lot should keep you quiet and entertained for some time! We will be back with another year of sewing inspiration very soon!