So what's been happening this week in the world of sewing? I know how busy I get trying to fit everything in each week and I use my time at the weekend to catch up on what's been happening all-things-sewing-wise. This got me thinking that a quick summary of what's going on would be really useful to read with your brunch over the weekend. Save all that searching and scrolling through blog posts, cherry pick what you want to read in the time you have!
What have the bloggers been posting?
Tilly at Tilly and the Buttons announces that she will have a stand at the Handmade Fair. What Katie Sews makes a chambray Burdastyle 7078 dress. Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher makes a striped linen Laurel dress. The Coletterie posts how to make the ultimate lounge bra and how they choose their models.
Marie at A Stitching Odyssey makes a Simplicity 4647 top and posts Fabric Friday: Ocean floral voile. Rachel at House of Pinheiro makes a Willow & Co London backpack. Heather at Closet Case Files posts What's Doing Vol. 48 and makes a Lonsdale Dress by Sewaholic. Kestrel Makes posts vintage pattern inspiration: accessories and makes several Grainline Scout tee's. By Hand London announces their new pattern, the Zeena Dress, which will be released on 29th June. Randomly Happy makes ultimate relaxed trousers in different fabrics. Charlotte at English Girl at Home posts the next instalment of a Naturally Dyed Wardrobe: dyer's picnic - some beautiful photos!
Zoe at 'So, Zo ...' makes an organic jersey anchor yoke t-shirt, Liberty print Geranium dress and refashion friday: remade leopard print Agnes top. Dixie DIY makes a Sew Liberated Esme top. Scruffy Badger makes snakeskin leggings and goes on a sewing spending spree. Almond Rock makes a Liberty print vintage tea dress (Butterick B5209). Dolly Clackett posts an Andi Satterlund Vianne cardigan and Doralee Simplicity 2591 dress. Lucky Lucille posts three things v4.
At Grainline Studios the Morris blazer sew-along continues with assembling the body and setting your sleeves. SewCaroline posts a free dog bandana pattern and tutorial plus Art Gallery releases Caroline's Happy Home fabric range. Emmie at My Oh Sew Vintage Life makes a dress with a betty bodice and self drafted skirt. Sewaholic makes a Burdastyle dress and posts new photos of the Cambie and Saltspring dresses.
Shops and businesses
Sew Over It releases the Ultimate Pencil Skirt kit in a summer fabric and is giving away a Janome Overlocker as part of the newly released Vintage shirt dress pattern competition. Lisa posts more vlogging videos!
At Guthrie and Ghani Lauren launches Summer Dress season.
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posts guides on Pressing tips and a list of craft wholesalers plus a padded satchel project. Fiona has teamed up with Fishers Pavilion Craft to give away 5 pairs of the Fiskars scissors.
Annie at The Village Haberdashery now stocks Girl Power II, plus kona matching with First Light by Eloise Renouf and customer makes.
Josie at Fabric Godmother now stocks fabric with embroidered anchors, corded lace and makes a Grainline Scout T-shirt.
Books
Sew Over It Vintage by Lisa Comfort was released on 18th June. Check out the book tour:
Handmade Jane
A Stitching Odyssey
House of Pinheiro
Did you make that?
Today - What Katie Sews
Belle and Boo: S is for Sewing by Belle and Boo on 2nd July.
The Shirtmaking workbook by David Coffin on 2nd July.
Jane Bull's Get Set, Sew by Jane Bull on 7th July.
Events
Q&A with fabric designer Eloise Renouf and Cloud9 co-founder Michelle Bencsko at the Village Haberdashery on Sunday 5th July at 2pm.
The Handmade fair, Hampton Court Palace, 18-20th September.
SewBrum meet-up in Birmingham - Saturday 31st October 2015.
Fashion on the Ration continues at the Imperial War Museum, 5th March - 31st August.
Alexandra McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition continues at the V&A Museum, 14th March - 2nd August.
Riviera Style, Resort and Swimwear since 1900 at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Nautical Chic by Amber Jane Butchart at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Rayne Shoes for stars at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Shoes: Pleasure and Pain at the V&A Museum, London 13th June - 31st January.
Patterns
Veronika Skirt pattern by Megan Nielsen
Halter-neck Swimsuit PDF pattern by Maison Fleur
Gemma Dress by DiNuvole DiCuori
Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher has a new great round up of the latest pattern releases in May.
Here are some Pins from this week. Tag events or blogs that you've discovered this week with #sewreporter
Twitter @brodrickstudio
facebook.com/theBrodrickDesignStudio
Instagram @thebrodrickdesignstudio
Pinterest.com/brodrickstudio
Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see featured ... have a lovely weekend x
So what's been happening this week in the world of sewing? I know how busy I get trying to fit everything in each week and I use my time at the weekend to catch up on what's been happening all-things-sewing-wise. This got me thinking that a quick summary of what's going on would be really useful to read with your brunch over the weekend. Save all that searching and scrolling through blog posts, cherry pick what you want to read in the time you have!
What have the bloggers been posting?
Tilly at Tilly and the Buttons posts five Agnes tops. What Katie Sews makes a Grainline Alder dress and writes about her NYC trip. Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher makes the Sew Over It Vintage Shirt Dress and has a pattern to giveaway. Coletterie have translated more patterns into Spanish, German and Italian plus Wardrobe Architecture and What Does a Model do? Jane at Handmade Jane announces the winner of her Sew Over It Vintage Shirt Dress pattern competition and reviews Open house with Mark Powell.
Marie at A Stitching Odyssey posts about her new sewing gadget - a rotary paper trimmer and Fabric Friday. Rachel at House of Pinheiro makes a By Hand London Sophia Dress. Heather at Closet Case Files posts What's Doing Vol. 47 and has a Pattern Sale! Kestrel makes does a round up of Me-Made-May'15. By Hand London post a tutorial on inserting the perfect invisible zipper and how to sew a two-tiered gathered skirt. Randomly Happy makes an Ella tank top by Liola Patterns. Charlotte at English Girl at Home posts about a sunny #CCBloggers meet-up at Breadsall Priory.
Zoe at 'So, Zo ...' makes a stripy Tilly and the Buttons Agnes top, organic jersey rushed baby leggings and posts a review about her sewing machine. Dixie DIY makes a Sewaholic Cambie dress with Deer and Doe Belladonna Skirt. Scruffy Badger makes a teal wool Jenna cardigan by Muse patterns and a Sew Over It Betty dress. Almond Rock makes a scuba dress.
At Grainline Studios the Morris blazer sew-along continues with Cutting. SewCaroline posts about exhibiting her Happy Home collection of fabrics at a quilt market. Karen at Did you make that? sews with Italian polyester chiffon. My Oh Sew Vintage Life posts a tutorial on avoiding the waist gape. Sewaholic posts about how do you balance your creative pursuits and three things about three lingerie projects. Jennifer Lauren Vintage is back with Me Made Maternity week 38. Very Purple Person posts yogawear. Charity Shop Chic refashions a charity shop gingham shirt.
Shops and businesses
Sew Over It is giving away a Janome Overlocker as part of the newly released Vintage shirt dress pattern competition and Lisa has started vlogging!
At Guthrie and Ghani it's maker's gallery.
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posts guides on grey fabrics, the first in a ten part series on making a quilt, a seven part soft furnishing series and tying a knot for hand stitching, plus tutorials on Sew a Fascinator, Bear Kindle case, light up make up bag and gift projects for Father's Day. Fiona has teamed up with publishers Pavilion Craft to give away 5 copies of the New Merchant and Mills book!
Backstitch rounds up May in the shop.
Annie at The Village Haberdashery now stocks Girl Power II by Camelot, Tilly and the Buttons Agnes Top, First Light by Eloise Renouf for Cloud9, Spellbound by Cotton + Steel and Tinsel by Cotton + Steel, plus there is two truths and a lie with Eloise Renouf, Kona matching with Spellbound by Cotton + Steel and customer makes.
Josie at Fabric Godmother now stocks pretty cotton voiles and lawns, spandex for sports and swimwear and Tilly and the Buttons Agnes pattern plus Josie will be at the Handmade Fair in September.
Plush Addict has 15% off cotton lawn fabrics until Wednesday 17th June.
Books
Sew Over It Vintage by Lisa Comfort on 18th June.
Events
Q&A with fabric designer Eloise Renouf and Cloud9 co-founder Michelle Bencsko at the Village Haberdashery on Sunday 5th July at 2pm.
The Handmade fair, Hampton Court Palace, 18-20th September.
SewBrum meet-up in Birmingham - Saturday 31st October 2015.
Fashion on the Ration continues at the Imperial War Museum, 5th March - 31st August.
Alexandra McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition continues at the V&A Museum, 14th March - 2nd August.
Riviera Style, Resort and Swimwear since 1900 at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Nautical Chic by Amber Jane Butchart at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Rayne Shoes for stars at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Shoes: Pleasure and Pain at the V&A Museum, London 13th June - 31st January.
Patterns
A-frame skirt from Blue Prints.
Xerea dress by Pauline Alice.
Sorell trousers by Pauline Alice.
Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher has a new great round up of the latest pattern releases in May.
Here are some Pins from this week. Tag events or blogs that you've discovered this week with #sewreporter
Twitter @brodrickstudio
facebook.com/theBrodrickDesignStudio
Instagram @thebrodrickdesignstudio
Pinterest.com/brodrickstudio
Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see featured ... have a lovely weekend x
So what's been happening this week in the world of sewing? I know how busy I get trying to fit everything in each week and I use my time at the weekend to catch up on what's been happening all-things-sewing-wise. This got me thinking that a quick summary of what's going on would be really useful to read with your brunch over the weekend. Save all that searching and scrolling through blog posts, cherry pick what you want to read in the time you have!
What have the bloggers been posting?
Tilly at Tilly and the Buttons releases the Agnes top, and you can learn how to make this new pattern as part of an online sewing workshop 'Learn to Sew Jersey tops' plus there are fabric suggestions for the new pattern. What Katie Sews rounds up Me-Made-May'15 and is going to New York. Lauren at Guthrie and Ghani makes a vintage-inspired blouse from the Great British Sewing Bee Fashion with Fabric book and posts about new arrivals to the shop. Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher does her great round-up of Indie patterns released in May. Coletterie releases a new issue of Seamwork and the Florence bra pattern is on offer for $5. From Jane at Handmade Jane it's the new Vintage shirt dress from Sew Over It.
Marie at A Stitching Odyssey posts the May #VintagePledge roundup and Fabric Friday plus makes a Vintage Shirt Dress from Sew Over It. Heather at Closet Case Files posts the results of the smugglers daughter giveaway and makes Turia Dungarees.
Zoe at 'So, Zo ...' posts a round up for the last week of Me-Made-May'15 and thoughts on Organic Cotton. Roisin at Dolly Clackett makes a Simplicity 2444 and wears a Brigitte dress. Lucky Lucille posts Sew Inspired: 1950s four piece wardrobe. Scruffy Badger rounds up Me-Made-May'15 week 3 and makes a Colette Handbook meringue skirt pattern.
At Grainline Studios it's the Morris Blazer sew-along. Karen at Did you make that? makes a Merchant and Mills factory dress and posts about Does Creativity need to be Chaotic? and has a giveaway - Kate Doran's homemade memories. My Oh Sew Vintage Life makes a Sew Over It Vintage Shirt Dress. Dixie DIY posts Bonnell dress tester round-up. Sewaholic posts holiday photos and fabric shopping. Very Purple Person makes Jedediah shorts and Sandra jeans with a basic tank.
Shops and businesses
Guthrie and Ghani now stocks swiss dot chambray cottons, Nani Iro fabrics, new candy coloured Ponte Romas and PVC fabrics plus new patterns from Megan Neilsen and Grainline Studios.
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posts guides on shirring, summer sewing patterns and sewing with patterned fabrics plus tutorials on making a summer tourist quilt project and making your own fascinator project. Fiona has teamed up with publishers Pavilion Craft to give away 5 copies of the New Merchant and Mills book!
Backstitch is having a sale!
Annie at The Village Haberdashery now stocks cotton demin, Liberty and Megan Neilsen patterns, plus there is Kona matching with Gardenvale by Jen Kingwell, an interview with Gather Patterns and star block of the month is the exploding star.
Josie at Fabric Godmother now stocks Grainline Studio patterns and Megan Nielsen patterns.
Books
Sew Over It Vintage by Lisa Comfort on 18th June.
Events
SewBrum meet-up in Birmingham - Saturday 31st October 2015.
Fashion on the Ration continues at the Imperial War Museum, 5th March - 31st August.
Alexandra McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition continues at the V&A Museum, 14th March - 2nd August.
Riviera Style, Resort and Swimwear since 1900 at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Nautical Chic by Amber Jane Butchart at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Rayne Shoes for stars at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Shoes: Pleasure and Pain at the V&A Museum, London 13th June - 31st January.
Patterns
Agnes top by Tilly and the Buttons.
Vintage Shirt Dress by Sew Over It.
Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher has a new great round up of the latest pattern releases in May.
Here are some Pins from this week. Tag events or blogs that you've discovered this week with #sewreporter
Twitter @brodrickstudio
facebook.com/theBrodrickDesignStudio
Instagram @thebrodrickdesignstudio
Pinterest.com/brodrickstudio
Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see featured ... have a lovely weekend x
So what's been happening this week in the world of sewing? I know how busy I get trying to fit everything in each week and I use my time at the weekend to catch up on what's been happening all-things-sewing-wise. This got me thinking that a quick summary of what's going on would be really useful to read with your brunch over the weekend. Save all that searching and scrolling through blog posts, cherry pick what you want to read in the time you have!
What have the bloggers been posting?
Tilly at Tilly and the Buttons posts a tutorial on how to make party ring pattern weights. What Katie Sews makes three Ilsley skirts. Lauren at Guthrie and Ghani posts about the Sewaholic Alma blouse in Pattern Club review plus the last in the very useful Simple Sleeveless top blog series - adding in a button band tutorial. Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher makes two Emmeline tees. Coletterie announce giveaway winner and photo round-up of makes plus free pattern hack: shaped hem Mabel.
This week I posted my entry to the #SimplicityBloggerChallenge, drafting a modern block coloured centre panel for the NewLook 6145 shift dress pattern, giving a more a-line shape. You can download the extra pattern piece needed for free here. From Marie at A Stitching Odyssey it's Fabric Friday #3 Crushed, textured silk . Rachel at House of Pinheiro makes Vogue 7385. Heather at Closet Case Files posts the results of the smuggler's daughter giveaway and how to monetise your blog as part of the Make Boss series. GingerMakes makes Papercut pattern Guise pants.
Zoe at 'So, Zo ...' posts a round up for Me-Made-May'15. Roisin at Dolly Clackett wears Andi Satterlund cardigan with By Hand London Kim dress. Lucky Lucille posts a free 2015 desktop wallpaper calendar, credit card art and a modified Butterick B6094. Scruffy Badger makes a Mexican dress, round up of week 2 of Me-Made-May'15, elasticated waist skirt tutorial and #SimplicityBloggerChallenge entry with a Hawaiian purple haze hack of the NewLook 6145 dress.
AlmondRocks makes a Cambie dress and colour block top with vintage pattern. At Grainline Studios Jen knits a stone lake sweater and announces the Morris Blazer sew along. Did you make that? shares her holiday wardrobe. My Oh Sew Vintage Life makes a memory board. The Little Tailoress makes a Colette Hawthorn maternity hack.
Shops and businesses
Last day to get 20% off all sewing classes at Sew Over It. Plus they are featured in this month's Simply Sewing magazine and have tips for beginner sewers in HomeStyle. Enter #SOIshowoff today to win 2m of fabric.
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posts great guides on which machine needles to use, designing and printing fabric in the UK and low volume fabrics. Last week I featured the new Merchant and Mills book in forthcoming book releases, Fiona has teamed up with publishers Pavilion Craft to give away 5 copies!
Alice at Backstitch interviews Liesl Gibson for 'From where I sew', who designs Oliver + S, Lisette and Liesl + Co patterns. On Facebook you may have seen that Alice is expanding so there will be more space for classes. Plus a massive sale!
Annie at The Village Haberdashery now stocks Japanese fabrics, Colette Aster blouse, Gardenvale by Jen Kingwell and Nani Iro 2015. Posts Two truths and a lie feature with Kim Knight and lovely things customers have made #tvhhaul. Plus last chance to stock up on Kona solids at £8/m and a new sale!
Josie at Fabric Godmother now stocks some cool zigzag and zebra prints!
Books
Bias-cut dressmaking by Gillian Holman on 11th June.
Love to sew: Christmas stockings by Rachael Rowe on 8th June.
She wears the pants: patterns for an urban-edge by Yuko Takada on 10th June.
Secret Garden Embroidery by Sophie Simpson on 11th June.
Merchant and Mills Workbook of sewing patterns by Merchant Mills out now.
Events
Design studio fabric sale, Pitchouguina Studio, East London, 5th and 6th June.
Springfields Quilt show, Spalding from 5th - 6th June.
Fashion on the Ration continues at the Imperial War Museum, 5th March - 31st August.
Alexandra McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition continues at the V&A Museum, 14th March - 2nd August.
Riviera Style, Resort and Swimwear since 1900 at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Nautical Chic by Amber Jane Butchart at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Rayne Shoes for stars at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Shoes: Pleasure and Pain at the V&A Museum, London 13th June - 31st January.
Patterns
Sylvie Dress by Christina Haynes
Mona biker jacket by Wear Lemonade
Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher has a new great round up of the latest pattern releases in April.
Here are some Pins from this week. Tag events or blogs that you've discovered this week with #sewreporter
Twitter @brodrickstudio
facebook.com/theBrodrickDesignStudio
Instagram @thebrodrickdesignstudio
Pinterest.com/brodrickstudio
Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see featured ... have a lovely weekend x
So what's been happening this week in the world of sewing? I know how busy I get trying to fit everything in each week and I use my time at the weekend to catch up on what's been happening all-things-sewing-wise. This got me thinking that a quick summary of what's going on would be really useful to read with your brunch over the weekend. Save all that searching and scrolling through blog posts, cherry pick what you want to read in the time you have!
What have the bloggers been posting?
Tilly at Tilly and the Buttons posts a tutorial on making an ironing board cover. What Katie Sews makes a self drafted dress. Lauren at Guthrie and Ghani reviews transparent sewing thread and fray check plus the next tutorial in the simple sleeveless top blog series - adding in pin tucks. Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher makes a denim McCalls 6696 shirtdress. At the Coletterie there is a post on how to make an elastic waisted Mabel Skirt, the Aster blouse is released plus Seamworks giveaway winner and photo round-up.
This week I had my latest #SewingCityGuide for Norwich posted on the Sewing Directory website. Marie at A Stitching Odyssey makes a 1920s Kimono Robe for #vintagepledge, posts a tutorial on matching up your waistline either side of a zip and #FabricFriday. Rachel at House of Pinheiro posts about the Indiesew summer collection blog tour. Heather at Closet Case Files posts What's Doing vol. 45 and off the shoulder Nettie dress tutorial. Kestrel Makes posts a stash interview with Carol Ferraro for #vintagepledge and announces the vintage pattern parcel winner. GingerMakes makes Fehr Trade Steeplechase leggings.
Zoe at 'So, Zo ...' posts a round up of Me-Made-May'15 days 14 - 20, Me-Made-May'15 Tilly and the Buttons giveaway plus a Where's Wally? Dolores Batwing top. Roisin at Dolly Clackett makes a modified By Hand London Flora dress. Lucky Lucille posts her beautiful block printed repeat pattern project and a Hollyburn Broken Arrows skirt. At Dixie DIY the Bonnell Dress is released. Scruffy Badger makes a scuba circle skirt and tropical reef running shorts. AlmondRocks makes a vintage jacket from 1969. At Grainline Studios Jen knits three hats. SewCaroline posts a Memorial Day sale on patterns, with free shipping and 40% off.
Shops and businesses
20% off all sewing classes at Sew Over It throughout May. Plus there are fabric and pattern suggestions for summer sewing.
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posts a tutorial on how to make a scatter cushion with button opening and really useful posts on sewing for charity and the top 10 sewing books. Enter and win precuts from Secret Garden Quilting.
Alice at Backstitch now stocks the Aster blouse from Colette patterns, the Camas Blouse from Thread Story Designs and three Megan Nielsen patterns. Plus a massive sale!
Annie at The Village Haberdashery now stocks Reel Time by Zen Chic and the Morris Blazer and Moss skirt by Grainline Studios, plus there are posts on getting to know Sew Liberated, the Quilt Market Spring 2015 and Kona matching with Fragments by Dear Stella.
Eternal Maker is having a Bank holiday weekend sale with 15% off.
Books
Merchant and Mills Workbook of sewing patterns by Merchant Mills.
DIY wardrobe makeovers by Suzannah Stanley.
The encyclopaedia of Curtains by Catherine Merrick et al.
Quiltmaking Essentials 2 by Donna Thomas.
Events
Me-Made-May'15 #mmmay'15 running throughout May.
Springfields Quilt show, Spalding from 5th - 6th June.
Dressmaking competition at Simplicity. They are searching for a Star Sewist, with three categories being judged including beginners, vintage and best dress. If you email them your details they will send you a pattern of your choice. Submissions by 31st May. Lauren from Guthrie and Ghani is one of the judges!
Fashion on the Ration continues at the Imperial War Museum, 5th March - 31st August.
Alexandra McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition continues at the V&A Museum, 14th March - 2nd August.
Riviera Style, Resort and Swimwear since 1900 at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Nautical Chic by Amber Jane Butchart at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Rayne Shoes for stars at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 22nd May - 30th August.
Shoes: Pleasure and Pain at the V&A Museum, London 13th June - 31st January.
Patterns
Aster blouse by Colette patterns.
Bonnell Dress by Dixie DIY.
In paper patterns the Finlayson Sweater, Jutland Pants and Camas Blouse by Thread Theory Designs inc.
Print patterns now available for Brumby skirt, Darling ranges dress and Tania Culottes by Megan Nielsen.
Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher has a new great round up of the latest pattern releases in April.
Here are some Pins from this week. Tag events or blogs that you've discovered this week with #sewreporter
Twitter @brodrickstudio
facebook.com/theBrodrickDesignStudio
Instagram @thebrodrickdesignstudio
Pinterest.com/brodrickstudio
Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see featured ... have a lovely weekend x
