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Zips... my nemesis no more!

Zips... my nemesis no more!

In 2022, I challenged myself to get better at inserting zips. Fast-forward 12 months and I think I've cracked it. Find out how here.
January 16, 2023 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Blog New Year's Resolutions News Nina Lee Patterns Sewing machine Sewing machine feet Zip
You had me at 'contrast collar' - the Nina Lee Carmel jumpsuit

You had me at 'contrast collar' - the Nina Lee Carmel jumpsuit

Need to do some 'swanning about'? This is absolutely the jumpsuit for you!
October 07, 2022 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Blog Collar Jumpsuit Linen Maker News Nina Lee Patterns Retro Retro sewing Vintage Zip
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewUpcycle22

Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewUpcycle22

Bornella Fabrics are thrilled to be sponsoring #SewUpcycle22 - a great upcycling challenge on Instagram. There's a £25 Bornella Fabrics voucher up for grabs.
October 01, 2022 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Challenge Competition Gift Voucher Instagram News SewUpcycle22 Sponsor Upcycle Upcycling Win
In A Haystack features Bornella Fabrics in their September Pack

In A Haystack features Bornella Fabrics in their September Pack

Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be the featured fabric shop for this months' In A Haystack digital sewing pack.
September 04, 2022 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Digital subscription pack In A Haystack News Subscription
A picture of a celebration cupcake on a cake stand. It has one birthday candle on top. The caption reads Happy 1st Birthday.

Happy 1st Birthday to us!

Bornella Fabrics celebrates our first birthday. It's been a learning curve - the highs have been high and the lows... well you get the idea. Here are a few reflections on my first year trading.
August 05, 2022 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Birthday Blog Business News Reflections
Thready, steady, go!

Thready, steady, go!

Bornella Fabrics is delighted to be stocking Gütermann rPet Sew-All Thread.
July 07, 2022 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Gutermann Thread Haberdashery News Recycled Polyester Thread
Seventies vibes meet African Waxprint

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!)
May 30, 2022 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Blog Challenge Competition Dress Fibre Mood Free Pattern GBSB Great British Sewing Bee Instagram Maker News Seventies SewSeventies Vintage Viscose
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewFruity22

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!
May 23, 2022 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Blog Challenge Competition Fruit Fruit Salad Sewing Gift Voucher Instagram Maker News SewFruity22 Sponsor Summer Win
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewFrugal22

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.
February 17, 2022 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Blog Challenge Competition Free Pattern Frugal Sewing Gift Voucher Instagram News SewFrugal22 Sponsor Win
Victoria Sofia shirred peplum top in retro print viscose

'Shirr' perfection by @broomanator

Shirring is currently the technique du jour.  Find out an easy hack to make your shirring "shirr perfection".
August 22, 2021 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Blog Maker News Puff Sleeve Retro Seventies SewSeventies Shirring Sofia Summer Top Victory Patterns Vintage Viscose
Bornella Fabrics has launched!

Bornella Fabrics has launched!

It's been a dream of mine for many years to turn my passion into a business and I'm absolutely thrilled to announce that Bornella Fabrics has officially launched. We are sourcing the most beautiful, sustainable fabrics around, and we'll be adding to our collections in the coming weeks and months.

It's the start of a wonderful journey and I hope you'll join me in making our wonderful sewing community a little bit more sustainable.

 

Tanya xx

July 30, 2021 — Tanya Brooman
Tags: Blog Launch News