A few days of blue skies, lighter evenings, and daffodils can only mean one thing.. spring is on its way. A hopeful time of year as the garden starts to come alive. I don’t know about you but I’m sick of the sight of my winter coats and I start dreaming of jacket weather. I […]
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Have you spotted that pull-over sweaters keep popping up all over the high street? They are a cool take on a comfy jumper that will update winter and spring outfits with a double dose of warmth. We are always keeping our eyes peeled for trends that translate into sewing patterns and I’ve seen lots of […]
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This is the first in our blog series where we have created a capsule wardrobe using eight patterns. All the patterns can be worn together and are interchangeable. I’ve created a video where I talk through all the patterns and how they can be worn together. As we are deep into winter this is very […]
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It’s been pretty hard to ignore that trouser patterns are HOT right now. We’ve seen indie release after indie release in the trouser department, so we’ve declared this the “season of the trouser“! If there was ever a time to try out sewing your own pair of trews, this is it! We’re rounding up some […]
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We spotted the fashion term ‘warmdrobe‘ recently and thought, yes, that’s what our handmade wardrobes need – an injection of cosy layers. I love to add layers to keep the cold at bay. I rely on a minimum of three during the winter and always have a pair of woolly socks on as I get […]
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Sew the trends is back for winter, I have donned the detective hat and hit the high street! Searching out this season’s hottest trends and paired patterns with them so that you guys can sew the looks. It’s been an interesting search this time, I think the fear of the cost of living alongside everything […]
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Happy Sunday Foldliners! Is anyone else feeling a seasonal shift in the air? I must admit, I am well and truly ready to sink my teeth into sewing autumnal garments. We’ve been having a think about what to sew right now for this in-between-the-seasons weather. If you want to indulge in a spot trans-seasonal sewing, […]
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Co-ords have graced the high street for the past couple of years, and there are amazing sewing patterns out there so you can create your own. For anyone thinking, I’ve never heard of a ‘co-ord’, it’s an outfit made out of one fabric. There are infinite opportunities with the patterns that you already own, but […]
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Sew the trend for summer is here and ready for you to dip your toes into. Grab yourself an iced drink, pop your sunnies on and let’s dive in. I’ve hit the high street and hunted out the core trends for you guys to sew this summer. I’ve covered co-ords, swimsuits, jackets and much more. […]
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Sew the trends is back for Spring!! Have you noticed the nights are getting lighter and it’s a little warmer? It’s time to dust off the sewing machine, lather on the fake tan and start making some beautiful things to wear for the coming months. I’ve hit the high street with gusto and spent a […]
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