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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

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 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 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!!

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

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

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!

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 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 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

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