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Bornella Fabrics feature on Check Your Thread Podcast

Zoe and I had a wonderful chat to discuss everything from sewing sustainably, the challenges of running a sustainable business and the recent London Fabric Swap.

November 18, 2025 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: Blog Business Check Your Thread Fabric Shop Fabric Swap Inspiration London Fabric Swap News Podcast Sustainable Sewing Zoe Edwards

Check you Thread Podcast at The London Fabric Swap

Zoe from Check Your Thread podcast joined us for the day and her episode is fascinating.

October 29, 2025 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: Check Your Thread Fabric Swap Inspiration London Fabric Swap Maker News Podcast Sewing Event Stash Hub Swap Zoe Edwards

We're sponsoring Sew Together For Summer 2025 - #st4s25

Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring Sew Togehter For Summer #st4s25 - a sewing challenge which has a different theme each year, hosted by Jen @jenleggsews and Suzy @sewing_in_spain. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner!

July 16, 2025 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: #st4s25 Challenge CoOrd Inspiration Instagram News Sponsor

We're sponsoring #SewFruity25 for another year!

Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring #SewFruity25 - a super fun fruit-themed sewing challenge, hosted by @blossomsandwich. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner!

June 18, 2025 — Tanya Brooman

Tags: Challenge Competition Frugal Sewing Fruit Inspiration Instagram News SewFruity25 Sponsor

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