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Cotton Fabrics - All you need to know

Cotton Fabrics - All you need to know
Our guide to everything cotton related, including information about cotton lawn, cotton poplin, brushed cotton, cotton dobby, broderie anglaise, seersucker, stretch cotton, cotton sateen & medium-weight cotton, and top tips for sewing with these cotton dressmaking fabrics.

Zoe's Green Needlecord Tilly and the Buttons Lyra Dress

Zoe's Green Needlecord Tilly and the Buttons Lyra Dress
Hi! Zoe here and you can find me on Instagram @sewwithzo! I'm so happy to be on the blog today talking about my new winter dress and thank you so ...

Fabrics for Sweater Weather

Fabrics for Sweater Weather
If you're anything like us, then sweaters are a go-to wardrobe must-have in the colder months. They're so comfortable and cosy but stylish too! ...

Suna's Mind the Maker Pauline and Kim Dress hack

Suna's Mind the Maker Pauline and Kim Dress hack
Suna's Mind the Maker Pauline and Kim Dress hack Hello! I'm Suna from @threadbitchbrighton.  I was delighted to collaborate with Sew Me Sunshine...

Just Sew Nova by Just Sew Georgie

Just Sew Nova by Just Sew Georgie
Just Sew Nova by Just Sew Georgie The Nova coat (formerly known the Sapporo) by Papercut Patterns was one of the first patterns that really caught...

Fabrics for Chore Coats

Fabrics for Chore Coats
Chore coats and jackets were designed for (you guessed it) wearing whilst doing chores and work. They're typically made from durable fabrics such...

Fabrics for Shirts and Shirt Dresses

Fabrics for Shirts and Shirt Dresses
We absolutely love shirts and shirt dresses, they're wardrobe staples that are not only enjoyable to wear but also lovely to sew! You can pick a ...

Baby Skirt No Pattern Sewing Tutorial

Baby Skirt No Pattern Sewing Tutorial

We love quick and simple sewing projects at Sew Me Sunshine that are perfect for beginners and a relaxing sew for someone more experienced. This tutorial will guide you through how you can sew a simple baby skirt without a dressmaking pattern.

Fabric Suggestions for the new Papercut Patterns Daydream Collection

Fabric Suggestions for the new Papercut Patterns Daydream Collection
The latest collection of patterns from Papercut patterns are here... This collection is called Daydream and we can see why. The patterns are descri...

Festive Gift Guide

Festive Gift Guide

We're passionate about fabric and sewing at Sew Me Sunshine. Here's our Christmas gift guide so you can give the perfect gift to someone who loves sewing

Robert Kaufman Ventana Twill True Bias Dani Pants by Yvette

Robert Kaufman Ventana Twill True Bias Dani Pants by Yvette
Yvette’s Robert Kaufman Ventana Twill Dani Pants   Let's start this tale with a classic plot device, the introductory flashback: It's January 2021...

Amelia's Atelier Brunette Wilder Gown

Amelia's Atelier Brunette Wilder Gown
My lovely Wilder Gown by Friday Pattern Company Made with Atelier Brunette - Oasis Night Viscose with Lenzing Eco Vero viscose fibers. ...