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High Street Fashion Brand Mint Velvet Sewing Ideas

by Team Sunshine January 28, 2026

Fabric and sewing pattern pairings inspired by high street fashion brand Mint Velvet.

Posted in High Street Fashion, Inspiration, mint velvet

Highstreet Fashion Brand Oliver Bonas Sewing Ideas

by Team Sunshine January 21, 2026

Fabric and sewing pattern pairings inspired by highstreet fashion brand Oliver Bonas.

Posted in Highstreet Fashion, Inspiration, Oliver Bonas

Iconic Claudia Winkleman Traitors Sewing Ideas

by Team Sunshine January 13, 2026

Fabric and sewing pattern pairings inspired by Claudia Winkleman's iconic Traitors fashion style.

Posted in claudia winkleman, Inspiration, traitors

Sewing Gifts You Can Sew 2025

by Harriet Cleary December 10, 2025

Sewing gift inspiration. Selection of independent sewing patterns and dressmaking fabric pairings.

Posted in Gift Guide, Inspiration

DIY Sewing Gifts

by Harriet Cleary December 10, 2025

DIY present ideas with some video tutorials

Posted in DIY presents, diycrafts, Inspiration, Learn

Sewing Gift Guide 2025 - Stocking Fillers + Secret Santa Gifts

by Harriet Cleary December 06, 2025

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

Posted in Gift Guide, Inspiration

Sew Liberated Chanterelle Pants in our Exclusive Cotton Poplin with Cotton Double Gauze Top

by Harriet Cleary October 29, 2025

Chanterelle Pants by Sew Liberated in our Sew Me Sunshine exclusive cotton poplin paired with a cotton double gauze top written by Sam.

Posted in Cotton Double Gauze, Cotton Poplin, Inspiration, sew liberated

Great British Sewing Bee 2025 - Episode 4 - Korean Week

by Harriet Cleary August 06, 2025

The Great British Sewing Bee episode 4 season 11 celebrates Korea with sewing challenges inspired by the Jeogori, tae kwon do and Cheollik. We take a look at some dressmaking patterns and signpost you to some fabric types, as well as looking briefly into Korean fashion.

Posted in Great British Sewing Bee, Inspiration, Korean Fashion

Indian Hand Screen Printing - Everything You Need To Know About This Type Of Fabric Printing

by Harriet Cleary August 01, 2025

Fabric guide to Indian screen printing, including tips on how to care for this type of dressmaking fabric, and the history of Indian screen printing.

Posted in Fabric Guide, Indian screen printing, Learn, screen printing

Great British Sewing Bee 2025 - Episode 3 - Design Icons Week

by Harriet Cleary July 31, 2025

The Great British Sewing Bee episode 3 season 11 is design icon's week. The contestants had to make a Jersey Wrap Dress Inspired by Diane von Furstenberg, transform furnishing fabrics into a Vivienne Westwood influenced outfit and create an outfit inspired by Versace. We take a look at some dressmaking patterns and signpost you to some fabric types, as well as look briefly into the history of these fashion designer icons.

Posted in Fashion, Great British Sewing Bee, Inspiration

Indian Block Printing - Everything You Need To Know About This Type Of Fabric Printing

by Harriet Cleary July 24, 2025

Fabric guide to Indian block printing, including tips on how to care for this type of dressmaking fabric, and the history of Indian block printing.

Posted in Block Print, Cotton, Cotton Fabric, Fabric Guide, Indian Hand Block Print, Indian Hand Block Print Fabric, Learn

Great British Sewing Bee 2025 - Episode 2 - Activewear Week

by Harriet Cleary July 23, 2025

The Great British Sewing Bee episode 2 season 11 is activewear week. The contestants had to make a panelled cap, transform a vintage cycling shirt and sew an athleisure outfit. We take a look at some dressmaking patterns and signpost you to some fabric types.

Posted in Activewear, Athleisure, Cotton Twill, Econyl, Great British Sewing Bee, Inspiration, Learn, Ventana Cotton Twill

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