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Check Your Thread Podcast Interview With Tanya
I was delighted to bump into Zoe Edwards at the Knitting And Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace this month. You can listen to our conversation on Episode 110 of the Check Your Thread Podcast.
Are these the best winter pyjamas?? Quite possibly!
The Carolyn Pajamas are a bit of a sewing community cult classic... but let me tell you they are WELL worth the effort. But if you're shorter than 5'6", like me, don't do what I did...
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewUpcycle23
Bornella Fabrics are thrilled to be sponsoring #SewUpcycle23 - a great upcycling challenge on Instagram. There's a £25 Bornella Fabrics voucher up for grabs.
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #LongSleeves23
Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring #LongSleeves23 - a brilliantly autumnal sewing challenge, hosted by @thesewingwarehouse. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner!
Happy 2nd Birthday to us!
Bornella Fabrics celebrates our second birthday. There have been a lot of firsts and a few lows. Here are a few reflections on our second year of trading.
Vintage-inspired neckline? Yes please!
I made the Aisling blouse by Jennifer Lauren Handmade and added the finishing touch with some Ethel and Joan buttons.
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewFruity23
Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring #sewfruity23 - a super fun fruit-themed sewing challenge, hosted by @blossomsandwich. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner!
Turning an online shop into a real shop for a day
Turning an online shop into a real shop for a day was a challenge. Find out some of the ups and downs of the process.
We're now stocking Jenerates and Specky Seamstress products
We're delighted to be expanding our haberdashery range.
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewRecreateTheLook23
Bornella Fabrics is delighted that #SewRecreateTheLook23 is back for 2023 and we're sponsoring! There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner.
A guide to using corduroy and needlecord
I've been on a roll with sewing corduroy and needlecord recently. Here are a few tips if you're new to sewing with it.
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SelflessSewApril23
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SelflessSewApril23 - a great challenge to sew for someone else. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner.