Sewing Blog

17 Oct
2017
The Sewing & Haberdashery Shop & its Role on our High Street


Sew editor Jennifer Ward considers the role of the bricks ‘n’ mortar store, and all it does for the sewing community

As a Sew reader, chances are that at one time or another –or even on the regular – you’ve visited a local craft shop; one that stocks everything from fabrics, patterns, and all kinds of…

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17 Oct
2017
Digital Sewing Patterns EXPLAINED

Whether you’re a keen dressmaker or new to the sewing world, chances are that you have or will soon come across the term ‘digital’, ‘PDF’ or ‘Downloadable’ pattern. Many major sewing pattern houses, along with an influx of smaller indie stores, are producing patterns in this format – which in this increasingly digital age, comes as no…

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17 Oct
2017
Two bonus Christmas projects from Cricut

HURRAH! We’ve paired up with our pals at Cricut to bring you two fab projects using the new design and cut machine, the Cricut Explore Air 2. If you love making and love the idea of taking your creations into your own hands, then this is the machine for you. Well, what…

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The Great British Sewing Bee Series 10: Episode Eight

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The Great British Sewing Bee Series 10: Episode Seven

4 Jul 2024

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The Great British Sewing Bee Series 10: Episode Six

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…

The Great British Sewing Bee Series 10: Episode Eight

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…

The Great British Sewing Bee Series 10: Episode Seven

4 Jul 2024

It may have been a day later than expected but Lingerie Week on The Great British Sewing Bee was worth…

The Great British Sewing Bee Series 10: Episode Six

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…

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