10 Instagrams you have to follow in 2019

New year, new social media accounts to follow! Sew has rounded-up the best Instagrams for all things stitching, fashion and design to give you the creative boost you need for 2019. Let’s take a peek at our top ten…

Monika Forsberg

The London-based artist creates quirky and colourful prints that have been transformed into embroidery patches, fabric, greeting cards and more! Where: @monika_forsberg

Fiona Hesford

Fiona loves to keep busy! She's a seamstress, tutor and presenter, and when she's not doing all of that, Fiona regularly contributes projects to Sew magazine, such as her super-simple Daisy top in our January issue. Where: @fionahesford_sewgirl

The New Craft House

Savvy stitchers Hannah and Rosie run a whole host of classes in their London studio and post the live-action snaps on Instagram. Where: @newcrafthouse

Hannah Read-Baldrey

Stylist Hannah's ever-so colourful feed will give you fashion envy! Luckily for you, she includes her styling tips, sewing tricks and advice on how to make her outfits. Where: @couturecraft

Drop Dead Threads

Modern hand-stitcher, Beth specialises in cool botanical and pop culture scenes, so if you're looking for a fresh take on embroidery, you've found it! Where: @dropdeadthreadesigns

Crafty Pinup

Abi is a retro stitcher with motivational posts, invaluable tips and eco-friendly projects which earn her a spot on this list! This dress was an entry for 2018's DOTY - you can enter the competition through our website. Where: @craftypinup

Tilly and the Buttons

Join the other 116k sewing enthusiasts by following Tilly to see her latest patterns, competitions, how-tos, online workshops and more! Tilly's handy advice appears in every issue of Sew – in the January edition, she teaches you how to create an ironing board cover! Where: @tillybuttons

Sew Sian

Sew Sian is the best of the best for personalised designs! Her embroidered baby accessories are the cutest and the mama and mini matching tees are to die for. Where: @sewsian

Amber Butchart

If you're looking to source inspiration from a particular century for your crafty projects, then fashion historian Amber's Instagram is the perfect place to start! Where: @amberbutchart

Sew magazine

Our Instagram is the one stop shop for crafty inspiration for you, the home and your little ones! Where: @sewhq