Bornella Fabrics will be at Sew Sustainable Fair 2023

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!
February 09, 2023 — Tanya Brooman
The Marnie Blouse - it's a statement!

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....???
February 02, 2023 — Tanya Brooman
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.
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
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.
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
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
Thready, steady, go!

Thready, steady, go!

Bornella Fabrics is delighted to be stocking Gütermann rPet Sew-All Thread.
July 07, 2022 — Tanya Brooman
There's a reason Anthea is a new cult classic...

There's a reason Anthea is a new cult classic...

There's a reason Anthea is a new cult classic... and after making my first blouse I know why.
Possibly the perfect pair of shorts???

Possibly the perfect pair of shorts???

My search for the perfect pair of shorts might just be over... Spoiler alert: I LOVE the fit of these Lemon Lander Pants by True Bias!
June 27, 2022 — Tanya Brooman
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!)
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!