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A guide to using corduroy and needlecord
I've been on a roll with sewing corduroy and needlecord recently. Here are a few tips if you're new to sewing with it.
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.
Bornella Fabrics are sponsoring #SewFrugal23
Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring #sewfrugal23, hosted by @frugalisama and @theyorkshiresewgirl. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner.
The Marlo sweater....sweater?? It's a cardie!!
I wanted to ease myself back into sewing with a simple but fun make. Find out how my Marlo 'sweater' turned out.
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!
Bornella Fabrics will be at Sew Sustainable Fair 2023
For the first time ever, Bornella Fabrics will have a stand at a sewing fair. Come and meet the fabrics (and me) in person!
The Marnie Blouse - it's a statement!
As soon as I saw the Marnie Blouse by Tilly and the Buttons, I knew I wanted to make it... but should I include all the options....???
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.
You had me at 'contrast collar' - the Nina Lee Carmel jumpsuit
Need to do some 'swanning about'? This is absolutely the jumpsuit for you!
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.
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.
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.