Sewing Blog

27 Jul
2017
10 Celebrities You Would Never Expect to Sew!

It’s pretty obvious that the people listed below are a seriously talented bunch, with countless songs, films, awards and charitable acts between them. What we really care about though, is how handy they are with a needle and thread. Our hobby is great for relaxing and unwinding after a stressful day… and what…

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27 Jul
2017
Get Involved With The Big Stitch!

We all like a bit of retail therapy now and then – and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) is on a mission to help us be more creative with our garment purchases! This year saw the launch of the charity’s latest campaign, The Big Stitch, which ran throughout July and encouraged to…

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30 Jun
2017
Introducing the NEW Vintage Ambassador for Simplicity

*drumroll please* Simplicity has announced its new vintage ambassador… The Crafty Pin Up! 2017 is a special year for Simplicity as it’s the pattern house’s 90th anniversary - and so the sewing pattern specialists are celebrating it in style… it’s not every day that you turn 90 after all.

Patterns

To kickstart its…

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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…

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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