Sewing Blog
1,560 Hearts – Sewing in Memory of WW1
decoration, how, Inspiration, quick makes, sewing, stitching,
2018
As well as being fun, stitching is known to also be very beneficial for mental health – being a meditative process that inspires confidence and feelings of accomplishment, and helping people to cope with stress.
One example of this dates back to World War 1, when convalescing soldiers were encouraged to make…
Meet Two Itinerant Quilters
clothing, garments, patchwork, quilting, sewing, upcycled clothes, upcycling,
2018
What would you say if a complete stranger came up to you in the street and asked to cut a patch from your clothes? Artists Joanna Wright and Lenka Clayton intend to find out in their project Two Itinerant Quilters, where they will ask members of the public for permission…
2018
Breton sweater, £49, Long Tall Sally
There are few wardrobe staples that transition seamlessly through time, and the Breton top is certainly one exception to the rule. Once a functional and practical piece of clothing, formed of a traditional cream and navy stripe, ‘La Mariniere’ was the
go-to uniform of Brittany’s navy seamen. In order…
11 Jul 2024
While there was some sort of football on the other side, we were engrossed in this week’s Sewing Bee (OK, we…
4 Jul 2024
It may have been a day later than expected but Lingerie Week on The Great British Sewing Bee was worth…
26 Jun 2024
This week we welcomed mini models into the sewing room as it was Children’s Week on The Great British Sewing Bee…
11 Jul 2024
While there was some sort of football on the other side, we were engrossed in this week’s Sewing Bee (OK, we…
4 Jul 2024
It may have been a day later than expected but Lingerie Week on The Great British Sewing Bee was worth…
26 Jun 2024
This week we welcomed mini models into the sewing room as it was Children’s Week on The Great British Sewing Bee…
