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

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

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. 

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

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

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. 

Great British Sewing Bee 2025 - Episode 2 - Activewear Week

Great British Sewing Bee 2025 - Episode 2 - Activewear Week
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. 

Econyl Recycled Nylon Dressmaking Fabrics - Everything You Need To Know About Sewing Activewear and Swimwear

Econyl Recycled Nylon Dressmaking Fabrics - Everything You Need To Know About Sewing Activewear and Swimwear

Our guide to Econyl recycled nylon dressmaking fabric, and tips on how to sew with this type of dressmaking fabric to make activewear and swimwear. 

DIY Sewing Gifts

DIY Sewing Gifts
DIY present ideas with some video tutorials

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.

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.

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 6 - Kids Week - Sequin Bomber Jacket Making + Children's Outfits Inspired By A Childhood Photo

Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 6 - Kids Week - Sequin Bomber Jacket Making + Children's Outfits Inspired By A Childhood Photo
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 6 season 10 was kid's week - the contestants had to make a sequin bomber jacket, animal fancy dress outfit towels and an outfit inspired by a childhood photo. We take a closer look at sewing with sequins, a fun quick child's fancy dress outfit and a variety of children's sewing patterns.