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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. ...

Chloe's Deadstock Viscose Linen Claudia Dress

Chloe's Deadstock Viscose Linen Claudia Dress
I’m really pleased I can look back at making this dress, thank-you so much to the lovely team at Sew Me Sunshine for asking me to create someth...

Speedy Sewing Projects for Summer

Speedy Sewing Projects for Summer
Have you got a bit of sewing time this summer and looking for some projects for yourself or to do with your little ones? Hopefully this blog post w...

Deadstock Viscose Satin CocoWawa Honeycomb Dress by Emma

Deadstock Viscose Satin CocoWawa Honeycomb Dress by Emma
Firstly, I was absolutely flabbergasted when Sew Me Sunshine asked me, yes me to write a blog for them using fabric from their collection.  It...

Barbara’s Named Kielo Jumpsuit in a stretch jersey containing TENCEL™ fibres from meetMILK.

Barbara’s Named Kielo Jumpsuit in a stretch jersey containing TENCEL™ fibres  from meetMILK.
Barbara’s Named Kielo Jumpsuit in a stretch jersey from meetMILK. Hello! My name is Barbara from @RockingStitch and I want to tell you all about...

Fabric Burn Test Tutorial

Fabric Burn Test Tutorial
Have you ever received a fabric or purchased a fabric and you aren't sure what the fabric content is? Well, you can find out what your fabric conta...