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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.
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!
We're sponsoring Sew Recreate The Look 2024
It's a cracker of a challenge... you too can dupe your favourite looks and maybe win a prize!
Bella Loves Patterns Anna Skirt... and my first proper zip fly
My first skirt for years... and it's a great one!
Bornella Fabrics will be at Thread.. a festival of textiles
We're delighted to be exhibiting at Thread for the first time.
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.)
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 #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 #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.
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.