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The Vintage Tyrolean Outfit Of My Dreams

The Vintage Tyrolean Outfit Of My Dreams

It's been a year in the making but I've finally finished my passion project. It wasn't plain sailing... despite the name of the pattern!
October 16, 2024 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Blog Blouse Cotton Inspiration Knitting Pattern Review Retro Retro sewing Smooth Sailing Blouse Tyrolean Vintage Vintage Inspired Vintage Patterns Waistcoat Wearing History
Happy 3rd birthday to Bornella Fabrics

Happy 3rd birthday to Bornella Fabrics

We're turning 3 and it's been a brilliant year. Here are a few of our highlights.
August 15, 2024 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Birthday Blog Business Inspiration News
We're sponsoring #SewingAdventures2024

We're sponsoring #SewingAdventures2024

We're embracing new experiences this summer and sponsoring #StitchingAdventures. There's a £25 Bornella Fabrics vouchers up for grabs to one lucky winner.
August 12, 2024 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: #stitchingadventures Anna Allen Patterns Anthea Blouse Blog Challenge Competition Gift Voucher In A Haystack Inspiration Instagram Lander Pants News Sponsor Stitching Adventures Summer True Bias Upcycling Win
Meet Nell - the newest pattern by Tilly and the Buttons

Meet Nell - the newest pattern by Tilly and the Buttons

Meet Nell - the newest pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. I couldn't resist those puffball sleeves so I dived straight in! The result is cute as a button.
June 05, 2024 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Blog Blouse Cotton Dress Inspiration Nell Top & Dress News Pattern Review Placket Puff Sleeve Summer Tilly and the Buttons Top
Let's get fruity... #sewfruity is back for 2024!!

Let's get fruity... #sewfruity is back for 2024!!

Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring #sewfruity24 - a super fun fruit-themed sewing challenge, hosted by @blossomsandwich. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner!
May 31, 2024 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Challenge Competition Fruit Fruit Salad Sewing Inspiration Instagram News SewFruity24 Sponsor Win
Bella Loves Patterns Anna Skirt... and my first proper zip fly

Bella Loves Patterns Anna Skirt... and my first proper zip fly

My first skirt for years... and it's a great one!
May 17, 2024 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Anna Skirt Bella Loves Patterns Blog Denim Denim skirt Inspiration Jeans News Pattern Review Railroad denim Sewing Plans Sewing Tools Skirt
Ugly dress to Upcycle top. My #SewUpcycle23 entry

Ugly dress to Upcycle top. My #SewUpcycle23 entry

Q: What do you get if you cross an unworn jersey maxi-dress with a sewist?

A: Wardrobe gold! (Well, technically a black and white top, but you get the idea.)

December 30, 2023 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Challenge Competition Cotton Dress Inspiration Instagram Jersey News SewUpcycle23 Tilly and the Buttons Top Upcycle Upcycling
Are these the best winter pyjamas?? Quite possibly!

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...
October 30, 2023 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: #longsleeves23 Blog Carolyn Pajamas Challenge Closet Core Patterns Cotton Inspiration Maker News Pajamas Piping Pyjamas Retro sewing Seventies
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #LongSleeves23

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!
September 28, 2023 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: #longsleeve23 Blog Challenge Inspiration Instagram News Sleeves
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewRecreateTheLook23

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.
April 07, 2023 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: #SewRecreateTheLook23 Challenge Competition Gift Voucher Inspiration Instagram News Win
What to do when you lose your sew-jo

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!
February 24, 2023 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Blog Inspiration Sew-Jo Sewing Plans TIps