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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...

Blanca Flight Suit in Robert Kaufman Light Pink Ventana Twill

Blanca Flight Suit in Robert Kaufman Light Pink Ventana Twill
Brydie's Blanca Flight Suit in Robert Kaufman Light Pink Ventana Twill Hiya! My name is Brydie from @bybrydie and I’m so excited to share my make ...

Jen's Colour-Block (Ice-Cream Inspired!) Linen Tiered Dress

Jen's Colour-Block (Ice-Cream Inspired!) Linen Tiered Dress
Jen's Colour-Block (Ice-Cream Inspired!) Enzyme Washed Linen Tiered Dress Hi I’m Jen you can find me @jenlegg_teescreatives. I am supper excited t...

FREE TUTORIAL - How to Sew a Bag Using Fabric Remnants!

FREE TUTORIAL - How to Sew a Bag Using Fabric Remnants!
You may have seen a few weeks ago Chantelle stitched up a Nina Lee Bloomsbury Blouse Dress Hack for our Sunshine blog using beautiful Rifle Paper C...

Rifle Paper Co. Cotton Nina Lee Bloomsbury Dress Hack by Chantelle

Rifle Paper Co. Cotton Nina Lee Bloomsbury Dress Hack by Chantelle
Chantelle’s Rifle Paper Co. Nina Lee Bloomsbury Dress Hack With the weather warming up here in the U.K. it seemed the perfect time to make a very...

Fabric and Sewing Pattern Tips for Beginners!

Fabric and Sewing Pattern Tips for Beginners!
When you're beginning your sewing journey, it can be tricky to know how to navigate choosing suitable fabrics to pair with the right sewing pattern...

Fashion Revolution Week 2021 - Who Made My Fabric?

Fashion Revolution Week 2021 - Who Made My Fabric?
Fashion Revolution Week takes place every year over the 24th April, as that is the anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse (2013).  'Rana Plaza, ...

Emily's Caramel Corduroy Jenny Overalls

Emily's Caramel Corduroy Jenny Overalls
I’m a firm believer in that you can never have too many pairs of dungarees. I’ve made many in all sorts of styles and never seem to get tired o...