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Seventies vibes meet African Waxprint
Ever since seeing the wrap dresses on Week 1 of the Sewing Bee I knew I wanted to make one. And it was worth the effort! (Although it did take me A LOT longer than 5 hours!)
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewFruity22
Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring #sewfruity22 - a super fun fruit-themed sewing challenge, hosted by @blossomsandwich. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner!
Cute overload - a new baby romper for a new little lady
Cute overload with Rootid fabric and the FREE Great British Sewing Bee romper pattern.
My #SewFrugal22 entry - the Vera Top
Better late than never. My entry to #SewFrugal22 is finally done and I'm chuffed to bits with the result. I don't sew regularly with knits but the Vera Top by Forget Me Not Patterns came together like a dream.
How to make a decorative collar
One of the great things about being a dressmaker is seeing something and thinking "I can make that". After seeing an outfit on TV, I knew I wanted THAT collar! Find out how you can make a decorative collar too.
1940's vibes meet sustainable fabrics
When I first saw the Bonnie Blouse pattern I knew I had to make it, but it's taken me 2 years to get around to it. I paired it with this dreamy tencel lawn for a sustainable 40's vibe.
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewFrugal22
Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring #sewfrugal22, hosted by @frugalisama and @theyorkshiresewgirl. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner.
Retro collar love - the Tilda Blouse by Fibre Mood
The Tilda blouse/dress by Fibre Mood is such a versatile pattern - it can be bang up-to-date modern but I've given it a vintage twist with a contrast collar.
Appliqué Scraps Christmas Jumper
Appliqué can be a great way to use up scraps and get creative. Find out how you can jazz up a simple jumper to make a festive outfit.
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #AVeryVintageChristmas2021
Deck the halls! #AVeryVintageChristmas2021 has launched and Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be a sponsor. There is a £25 Bornella Fabrics Gift Voucher up for grabs!!
#SewVintageSeptember - My Entry 2021
I've loved participating in #SewVintageSeptember for 2021. I share some thoughts on the challenge and I talk you through my entry for this year.
#SewVintageSeptember 2021 sponsorship
Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring #SewVintageSeptember this year! Dig out a vintage, repro- or retro-inspired pattern and channel your vintage vibes into this groovy challenge.
Customers can get 20% off sitewide at Bornella Fabrics with the code SEWVINTAGE20 until September 30th.