Celebrate the Sewing Bee and Step Up Your Skills

#AD Here at Sew HQ, we’re not done celebrating the finale of The Great British Sewing Bee and we couldn’t be more grateful for the fun we’ve had throughout series 8 - it really was the best season yet! Inspired by the talented Bees and all of their incredible makes, we’ve been reflecting on our own sewing journeys and looking out for opportunities to step up our skill set. From finding the perfect fabrics and building our dream pattern collections to stocking up on craft titles and exploring new options for personalisation, there are so many brilliant ways for us to take our stitching to the next level. If you would like to join us as we raise the bar and put our talents to the test, read on to discover eight amazing companies that are all set to help you on your way.

Soft Byte

With Fittingly Sew you can create paper patterns, at home, that fit any size and shape. Save people's measurements, use built in templates, scan in existing patterns, or draw your own designs from scratch. You can have full control over design tools, then print out your projects on your home printer. As if that wasn't enough, you can design fabrics using your own photos or artwork and print patterns straight onto fabric.

Wardrobe By Me

Get your sew-jo on with sewing patterns from Wardrobe By Me. This fabulous company creates contemporary sewing patterns with comprehensive instructions and sewing tutorials on YouTube. Get the creative juices flowing and stitch your own capsule wardrobe today! Discover incredible designs for men, women and children.

Achoo Pachoo

AchooPachoo is a company focused on helping its clients to start their creative journey and sew a truly unique wardrobe. If you would like to develop your own sustainable style, but don't know where to start, an AchooPachoo sew-it-yourself kit will treat you to all of the essentials in one box.

CICO Books

Makeetc., brought to you by CICO Books, offer a wide range of craft titles, free projects and patterns for you to bring to life. These amazing books are aimed at beginners as well as advanced crafters in search of inspiration. Discover the full range at makeetc.com. Plus, enjoy a 20% discount with the code: SEW20* *Free UK P&P. Valid until 31st July. Enter code at checkout

Ann Normandy Design

Sew yourself classic dresses, tops, and bottoms with an exceptional fit using professionally drafted PDF women's sewing patterns by Ann Normandy Design. Create a couture-quality, forever wardrobe with garments for every occasion. Suited to all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Sew better, wear forever™ with Ann Normandy Design. Sign up for the newsletter and save on your first purchase.

Shaukat Fabrics

Find the perfect fabric for your Sewing Bee inspired outfit at Shaukat Fabrics, a fabric emporium dedicated to dressmaking. Visit the London store for silks, linen, velvet, lawn and cotton. Whether you’re looking for excellent drape, a lightweight or structured fabric, prints or plains, there are options for all styles and designs. Stockists of Liberty Fabrics, Shaukat Collection and Storrs London, it's the ultimate destination for sewing inspiration.

Pound Fabrics

Trusted by thousands of dressmakers and boasting over 19,000 5 Star reviews on Trustpilot, Pound Fabrics provide quality materials at unbeatable prices! Pound Fabrics have a 'Best Price Guarantee' on all fabrics, with ranges from just £1 per metre, so you can make fabulous savings with every order.

Fabriques

Based in the North East, Fabriques has been serving sewing enthusiasts and business customers around the world since 2016. It stocks some of the finest quality stretch and non stretch fabrics, so it is the perfect place to go if you are looking to step up your sewing stash.