Scandi Table Runner Sewing Project

If you want to add a bit of handmade prettiness to your Christmas table this year, have a go at this simple scandi runner. The squares fabric design gives a...

Cut-out Christmas Tree Cushion Sewing Project

Get that festive feeling all round your home with this fun Christmas tree inspired cushion! It's achievable even for beginners with no zip, just an envelope back and straight line...

Sewing Week: FREE fat quarter quilt project

Sewing Week: FREE fat quarter quilt project If you've never tried quilting before, now is the perfect opportunity with this super easy and straightforward project from Sew Magazine. Give it...

Sewing Week: FREE Downloadable Dressmaking Pattern

  Sewing Week: FREE Downloadable Dressmaking Pattern We are so excited to celebrate Pattern Tuesday by offering you a FREE downloadable tutorial for a gorgeous midi skirt that you can print off...

DIY Penguin Christmas Stocking Project

We're in full on preparation mode for Christmas now, trying to get organised with our long list of projects we want to get done in time for December! This week...

DIY Mini Scandi Advent Houses Project

If you love scandi styling when it comes to Christmas, have a crack at these super simple hanging advent houses. They can be hung up anywhere you like, from the...

News - we've been shortlisted for an award!

We are so excited to share that we have been shortlisted for the Family Business Entrepreneur(s) of the Year for the South West, in the Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards!...

How to Choose the Right Button for Your Project

So you've stitched up a beautiful garment that's almost ready to go, all it needs is the perfect button... but how do you choose from the minefield of what's on...

Diary of a DIY Dressmaker: June 2019

Hello June, you've come around so quickly! Carrie's thinking ahead already this month with a summer-worthy make you won't be able to resist...  Diary of a DIY Dressmaker: June 2019...

How to Make Your Sewing More Eco-Friendly

We're all trying to do our bit to help the environment in our daily lives, but there's more we can do in our sewing rooms too to help reduce waste...

10 Easy Summer Dressmaking Projects for Beginners

If you've just started your dressmaking journey, or simply want a few easy makes for your summer wardrobe, we've got you covered! Here are 10 of our favourite sunshine makes,...

Diary of a DIY Dressmaker: May 2019

The sunshine keeps peeking through the clouds every so often and delivering a hot day, making us think of our summer outfits already. If you haven't planned what you're making,...