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Bornella Fabrics will be at Thread.. a festival of textiles
We're delighted to be exhibiting at Thread for the first time.
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!
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 #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.
What to do when you lose your sew-jo
After an extended break from sewing due to injury, I wanted to kick start my making in 2023. But there was a problem... I'd lost my sew-jo!
Bornella Fabrics will be at Sew Sustainable Fair 2023
For the first time ever, Bornella Fabrics will have a stand at a sewing fair. Come and meet the fabrics (and me) in person!
The Marnie Blouse - it's a statement!
As soon as I saw the Marnie Blouse by Tilly and the Buttons, I knew I wanted to make it... but should I include all the options....???
Zips... my nemesis no more!
In 2022, I challenged myself to get better at inserting zips. Fast-forward 12 months and I think I've cracked it. Find out how here.
You had me at 'contrast collar' - the Nina Lee Carmel jumpsuit
Need to do some 'swanning about'? This is absolutely the jumpsuit for you!