Introducing The Azaire
We’re so thrilled to finally be launching our newest pattern, the Azaire! Made as a top or a dress, this has endless possibilities and is a real wardrobe staple.
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New to the site - Mortmain kits!
We’re so pleased to finally be introducing our Mortmain sewing kits!
New Buchanan kits in stock (and a little mothers day discount!)
Have you seen our newest Buchanan gown kits? We’ve added two more beautiful fabrics to the collection.
How to make a sparkly leather Tallis
When looking to up the sparkle factor there’s really no need to mess about - head straight for the rhinestones!
Sparkle! (and where to find the best stuff)
When it comes to sourcing sparkle, Laura Stanford knows her stuff. As co-author of the fabulous new book The Secrets of Sewing Lingerie, she (and fellow author Katherine Sheers) is a professional when it comes to using luxurious and delicate fabrics. Where better to turn for advice on where to find something a bit special to glam up your party outfit!
We’re having a virtual christmas party!
On Wednesday 10th December we’re having a virtual Christmas party and you’re all invited!
Seam finishes for The Buchanan
Our Buchanan gown provides a great opportunity to get your seam finishing perfected - the loose fitting style means the ‘guts’ are on show a fair bit! There are so many different methods, some more time consuming than others but finishing the inside of your garment beautifully will help take it from home-made to couture… Put the overlocker and the pinking shears away and try one of these methods instead.
Thread Festival tickets - a giveaway!
In a few weeks we’ll be exhibiting at Thread and the lovely people at Farnham Maltings have given us some free tickets to give to you guys!
Make a Mortmain or a Tallis at the Village Haberdashery
Are you keen to get going with one of our patterns but would like a bit of a helping hand? We’ve got just the solution!
Postage costs
Oh Royal Mail, how we don’t love your unreasonable price hikes…