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Sew Me Sunshine Blog

Learn | Inspiration | Makes

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

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

by Harriet Cleary July 02, 2024

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

Posted in Cotton Twill, Denim, Jeans, Makes, Trousers, Ventana Cotton Twill

Fibre Mood Cleo Dress In Robert Kaufman Ventana Cotton Twill by Clementine

by Harriet Cleary February 17, 2023

Fibre Mood Cleo Dress made out of Robert Kaufman off-white Ventana cotton twill by Clementine.

Posted in Cotton Twill, Dress, Fibre Mood, Fibre Mood Cleo Dress, Makes

Meet the team : Celia!

by Team Sunshine January 26, 2023

Today we are meeting Team Sunshine : First up is Celia, our wonderful office manager here at Sunshine HQ!

Posted in Boiler Suit, Cotton, Cotton Twill, Inspiration, Trousers, Twill

Homer and Howells Lennox Boiler Suit In Lilac Cotton Twill by Elle

by Harriet Cleary December 21, 2022

Elle made herself a Homer and Howells Lennox Boiler Suit in our lavender Robert Kaufman Ventana cotton twill.

Posted in Boiler Suit, Cotton, Cotton Twill, Makes