How to Make a Reading Cushion

Want to encourage a little one to read? Make up one of these exciting cushions featuring a handy pocket on the front for their book of the moment - bonus...

Shop Progress: Week 1

As we're sure you know by now... we're setting up shop with our new fabric shop in Bournemouth! So we're bringing you weekly updates on the blog with sneaky peeks...

How to Make a Liberty Bow Tie Tutorial

 With Father's Day coming up on the horizon in only a few weeks, we've been thinking lately about sewing for men. This week, Amy's come up with a fun bow...

Sewing for Charity

As we head into the depths of May and June, many of you will be aware of or participating in runs and other activities in support of various cancer charities....

Fabric Matching Tilly and the Buttons Patterns

It's no secret that we adore Tilly and the Buttons patterns, but sometimes it's not all that easy to see how they might come together in a different fabric, or...

Pattern Review: The Cleo Dress

I know I'm kinda late to the bandwagon with the lovely Cleo dress, but I'm a busy woman and I don't get very much time to sew for myself these...

How to Make a Kitty Panel Placemat

Brighten up your dining table with some cute and colourful placemats made from the Makower Kitty panel - you could create a whole set from one panel, which makes it...

How to Make a Kitty Panel Oven Glove

We're celebrating all things kitty cats this week for National Pet Month! So of course we had to do something with one of our favourite cat collections ever, Kitty by...

How to Make a Reversible Dog Bandana

We're celebrating all things dog this week for National Pet Month, so of course we had to come up with a cheeky little pooch project for you! Pet bandanas are...

How to Make a Scrap Fabric Easter Egg Mug Rug

Got lots of leftover fabric scraps you want to use up? These egg shaped mug rug/coasters are perfect for using up your little strips of fabric, and are a great...

How to Make a Hen Easter Egg Holder

Easter isn't far away and we've been *cracking* on with a few projects, including this adorable little hen to house your Easter egg (or a pot plant if you're being...

How to Make a Liberty Fabric Covered Notebook

Looking for a quick and easy project to make for Mother's Day? Grab some leftover fabric - we used this gorgeous Liberty print - and a simple notebook to create...