Cara’s Megan Nielsen Dawn Jeans in Finecord
Cara's Megan Nielsen Dawn Jeans in Finecord by [email protected] As Autumn and Winter roll around I'm often drawn to the making of Jeans. I haven't made many pairs in my [...]
What is Cable Knit Ponte Roma Fabric?
Cable Knit Jacquard Ponte Roma Jersey is great for creating stylish cardigans, sweaters, warm dresses, scarves and jumpers. This double knit jersey dress fabric is made from a mix of polyester, viscose/rayon and elastane. It is easy to sew, as it is a stable knit, and it is less stretchy than many other jersey dress fabrics.
Great British Sewing Bee 2020 – Episode Ten – The Final!
How exciting was the final of this year's Great British Sewing Bee! We had three very talented contestants, with different strengths and weaknesses: Matt Gage: Matt is a broadcast engineer [...]
Great British Sewing Bee 2020 – Episode Nine – Monroe Dresses, Sci Fi Junk and Flapper Dresses
Well isn't the Great British Sewing Bee going quickly - we can't believe we are at the Semi Final already, with only Liz, Matt, Clare and Nicole left in the [...]
Great British Sewing Bee 2020 – Episode Eight – Terno Blouses, Provencal Tablecloths & Flamenco Skirts
So this week brought us the Quarter Finals of the Great British Sewing Bee and the theme was World Sewing Week. This meant that the contestants would be working with [...]
Great British Sewing Bee 2020 – Episode Seven – Eighties Power Jackets, Hi Viz & Cocktail Dresses
This week the theme of the show was the Eighties - very nostalgic for those of us old enough to remember the era! A little scary, though, to realise the [...]
Great British Sewing Bee 2020 – Episode Six – Bomber Jackets, Laundry Bags & Winter Dresses
The competition is really hotting up now we are down to the final seven contestants! The theme this week was "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle". This mean that all the lovely fabrics [...]
Great British Sewing Bee 2020 – Fifth Episode – Basques, Pyjama Transformations & Sleep Sets
This week the theme was "Sleepwear and Lingerie". For the Pattern Challenge contestants were asked to make a boned basque. The pattern comprised lots of small pieces that contestants had to [...]
Great British Sewing Bee 2020 – Fourth Episode – Rugby Shirts, Waterproof Onesies & Tennis Outfits
In this week's episode of the Great British Sewing Bee, the theme was 'Sportswear' and so we were treated to the sight of host Joe Lycett in a sparkly tracksuit! [...]
Great British Sewing Bee 2020 – Third Episode – Smock Dresses, Fancy Dress & Dungarees for Children
We are hoping you are enjoying the Great British Sewing Bee as much as we are and feeling inspired! This week the theme was 'Children's Week' . First up was [...]