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Sewing Gift Guide 2024

Sewing Gift Guide 2024
We're passionate about sewing and dressmaking at Sew Me Sunshine. Here's our gift guide for anyone who loves sewing and dressmaking.

DIY Sewing Gifts

DIY Sewing Gifts
DIY present ideas with some video tutorials

Sewing Gifts You Can Sew

Sewing Gifts You Can Sew
Patterns and dressmaking fabric pairings that make perfect gifts.

Top Tips For Sewing With Faux Fur Dressmaking Fabrics

Top Tips For Sewing With Faux Fur Dressmaking Fabrics
Guide to everything faux fur fabric related, and tips on how to sew with these faux fur dressmaking fabrics.

Top Tips For Sewing with Faux Fur Backed Dressmaking Fabrics

Top Tips For Sewing with Faux Fur Backed Dressmaking Fabrics
Guide to everything faux fur backed fabric related, and tips on how to sew with these faux fur backed dressmaking fabrics.

Wool Suiting Fabric Sewing Inspiration

Wool Suiting Fabric Sewing Inspiration
Take a look at what wool fabric is and a brief guide to wool suiting weights. Plus some sewing inspiration for using wool and wool blend suiting fabrics.

Dress The Nation - Womenswear Week - Summer Dress + Capsule Holiday Outfit Inspiration

Dress The Nation - Womenswear Week - Summer Dress + Capsule Holiday Outfit Inspiration
M&S: Dress The Nation episode 1 - the amateur designers were tasked with sewing a women's summer dress that expresses their individual style, and to work in teams to design and produce a mini collection for women for a weekend away. We look at the challenges (no spoilers!) and give you sewing inspiration based on them.

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 10 - Final's Week - Sew opera gloves, Transform party paraphernalia + Create an outfit by draping

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 10 - Final's Week - Sew opera gloves, Transform party paraphernalia + Create an outfit by draping
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 10 season 10 was Final's week - the judges set three complex challenges for the finalists. We take a closer look at each challenge and reveal who was crowned!

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 9 - Icon's Week - Sew a Balenciaga Inspired Dress, Upcycle Ties + Make a Coco Chanel Inspired Outfit

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 9 - Icon's Week - Sew a Balenciaga Inspired Dress, Upcycle Ties + Make a Coco Chanel Inspired Outfit
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 9 season 10 was Icon's week - the judges set three challenges inspired by world renowned fashion design houses – Balenciaga, Gaultier and Chanel. We take a closer look at each challenge.

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 8 - Diva Week - Sew a Fringe Dress, Upcycle Animal Print Fabric + Make a Stage Outfit

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 8 - Diva Week - Sew a Fringe Dress, Upcycle Animal Print Fabric + Make a Stage Outfit
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 8 season 10 was Diva week - the contestants had to make a fringe mini dress inspired by Tina Turner, transform animal print garments into Diva loungewear and sew a stage garment for a Diva of their choice. We take a closer look at sewing fringe and our animal print fabrics.

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 7 - Lingerie Week - Pyjama Shirt Making + Sewing a Bustier Dress

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 7 - Lingerie Week - Pyjama Shirt Making + Sewing a Bustier Dress
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 7 season 10 was lingerie week - the contestants had to make a pyjama top, transform shapewear into a new garment and sew a bustier dress. We take a closer look at a pyjama sewing pattern with piping, sewing your own shapewear and dressmaking fabrics for sewing a bustier dress.

Anna Allen Helene Jeans x Loewe Fisherman Jeans in Dark Blue Washed Non Stretch Denim 8oz and Off-White Ventana Cotton Twill.

Anna Allen Helene Jeans x Loewe Fisherman Jeans in Dark Blue Washed Non Stretch Denim 8oz and Off-White Ventana Cotton Twill.
Anna Allen Helene Jeans x Loewe Fisherman Jeans in Dark Blue Washed Non Stretch Denim 8oz and Off-White Ventana Cotton Twill by Celia.