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 free Fifi eye mask pattern, Liberty Fifi sets and is searching for an Intern. Fiona at Diary of a Chain Stitcher posts July's list of new pattern releases. At the Coletterie it's How We Work and What We Made Vol.1. Handmade Jane packs her handmade holiday wardrobe. By Hand London posts pattern hacking Zeena into a tunic top and collaborates with Wool and the Gang to release a free Crop Top crochet pattern.
Marie at A Stitching Odyssey posts my glamorous grandma: the 1950s beach edition. Rachel at House of Pinheiro makes a Papercut YoYo skirt. Heather at Closet Case Files posts What's Doing Vol. 54, Sallie jumpsuit and maxi dress round-up and makes a BHL Maxi dress.
Charlotte at English Girl at Home makes a sunny Southport dress and reviews fashion at Berlin's Museum of decorative arts. Lladybird makes McCalls 6952 dress, McCalls 6887 dress + Vianne sweater plus sewing room tour. Lucky Lucille makes a Hollyburn Skirt and Tiny pocket tank. Scruffy Badger makes Fifi Pjs, cushions and NewLook 6100 shorts. Almond Rocks makes a denim Belladone dress. Jennifer Lauren Vintage makes a Belfast cardigan.
Zoe at 'So, Zo ...' posts charity shop finds. Jen at Grainline Studios makes a Denim Moss skirt, closet clean out and flat bias faced necklines. At SewCaroline it's a happy home fractal quilt. Sewaholic makes a Bleuet dress, MakeBra DL03 and Summer Sewing Project #3. Did You Make That? posts The Long Exhale, Drop the Dress and Simplicity 2215 - definitely not a dress.
Shops and businesses
At Guthrie and Ghani Lauren posts the next instalment in the Summer Dress season - the cute everyday dress and reviews the Saturday Summer Dress Party event.
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posts fat quarter projects, appliqué t-shirt tutorial and a guide on machine smocking.
Annie at The Village Haberdashery now in stocks Honeycomb Dot reversed by Riley Blake, plus posts free picnic mat tutorial, Blueberry Park fat quarter bundle pre-sale, Kona matching with Picnic, Honeymoon, Zephyr and Paper Bandana and an interview with Megan Nielsen.
Josie at Fabric Godmother now stocks new cotton lawns and poplins and new stripy jerseys.
Books
Stylish Party Dresses by Yoshiko Tsukiori, 1st August.
Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: the ultimate dressmaking guide by Tanya Whelan, 7th August.
Patterns
Fifi eye mask - Free pattern - Tilly and the Buttons
Events
#SewPhotoHop, @houseofpinheiro, throughout August.
Summer Sewing Instaspam Party, 9th August. #SewingBetting #SewingFifi @TillyButtons
British Sewing Awards 2015
Festival of Quilts, 6-9th August, Birmingham.
Fabric Godmother open day, Brighton, 15th August.
WI centennial fair, Harrogate International Centre, 3 - 6th September.
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.
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.
Liberty in Fashion at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 9th October - 28th February.
Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher has a new great round up of the latest pattern releases in July.
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
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Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see featured ... have a lovely weekend x
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 your makes and How to preserve your sewing patterns. What Katie Sews makes a Megan Nielsen Darling Ranges dress hack. Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher makes a By Hand London Zeena Dress and posts Indie Pattern update for June. The Coletterie posts Lingerie elastic 3 ways, the Outdoors issue of Seamwork and pattern of the month is the Lily Dress.
Marie at A Stitching Odyssey makes a By Hand London Sophia/Flora dress hack. Rachel at House of Pinheiro makes a Mannequin dress. Heather at Closet Case Files releases the Sallie maxi dress/jumpsuit, understanding denim in Seamwork magazine, pattern giveaway with Loves Sewing, Montreal sewing meet-up and What's Doing Vol. 51. Kestrel Makes makes a Style 1565 1960s slip and vintage choices for Sundress sew-along.
By Hand London releases their new pattern, the Zeena dress PDF pattern and how to assemble a PDF pattern. Randomly Happy makes a Maya top. Charlotte at English Girl at Home releases her first pattern, the Lou Lou dress with giveaway and posts about British fibres and fabrics #1yeary1outfit.
Zoe at 'So, Zo ...' posts trouser fitting help and sailboat blouse with B*inspired magazine giveaway. Dixie DIY posts 30 days of sundresses - indio dyed beach cover up. Winnie at Scruffy Badger makes a Derby dress by Christina Haynes and Gather patterns Buchanan dressing gown. Almond Rock makes a By Hand London Flora dress. Lucky Lucille finishes a Sparkle and Fizz pattern quilt.
Jen at Grainline Studios posts new studio workspace tour. SewCaroline makes a Kimono with fringe and posts Seaside coverup tutorial. Sewaholic makes a Granville shirt with stripes and an Anemone skirt by Deer & Doe.
Shops and businesses
Sew Over It start the Vintage Shirt Dress sewalong with attaching the collar and hem and buttonholes plus announced the June #SOIshowoff winner and posted Meet our stockists: Guthrie and Ghani.
At Guthrie and Ghani Lauren reviews new ironing gadgets for sewing and reviews the Sew Over It Betty Dress for Big Swooshy Dress, Summer Dress Season.
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posts the second in a ten part series on a beginners guide to patchwork and quilting with Log Cabin and Courthouse blocks, how to make a Tubular jersey sundress, guide to hand stitching and updates the current Fabric sales webpage.
Annie at The Village Haberdashery now stocks first light flannel by Eloise Renouf, Christine Haynes Sylvie dress and Rain walk by Anna Graham plus shares your makes #tvhhaul, matches kona solids with Natural History by Lizzie House and posts two truths and a lie with Lizzie House.
Josie at Fabric Godmother now stocks Italian silk dress fabrics, cotton lawn solids and pretty floral jerseys.
Events
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.
Liberty in Fashion at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London 9th October - 28th February.
Patterns
Tide pool collection of tops and trousers/shorts - Sewing Cake
Sallie jumpsuit and maxi dress - Closet Case Files
Nadine Shirt - Republique du Chiffon
Charlotte Skirt - Republique Du Chiffon
Zeena Dress - By Hand London
Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher has a new great round up of the latest pattern releases in June.
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 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?
We first start with some very sad news from the girls at By Hand London. From all the messages left you can see how much everyone loves the patterns and brand they've created. Wishing the girls all the best for the future.
At the Coletterie, there is an article as part of the Wardrobe Architect 2015 challenge: What's your biggest wardrobe challenge? At my home Sew Over It, it's 'What do you listen to when you Sew?'. Marie at A Stitching Odyssey posts a #VintagePledge stash interview with Petit Main Sauvage.
Amy at Almond Rock made the Gertie pattern Butterick 6167 for a wedding. Rachel at House of Pinheiro makes a True Bias Sutton Blouse, posts about What's your sewing achilles heel? and is inspired by a vintage dress to make a Cynthia Rowley 1939 dress soon.
Over at Did You Make That? it's an Easter capsule wardrobe and Does sewing teach self knowledge? Heather at Closet Case Files posts about What's Doing vol.39. At Jennifer Lauren Vintage it's a patterns update.
Jane at Handmade Jane announces the Liberty giveaway winner and makes a Liberty Tshirt.
Lladybird is back with Sewing for Fashion Designers giveaway and has some musings about the newly released Vogue patterns.
Charlotte at English Girl at Home makes a refashioned #SewSolidarity Ilsley skirt and reviews the TOFT Alpaca open day.
Elena at Randomly Happy makes a mini Hemlock Tee. Tilly at Tilly and the Buttons posts from Behind the Scenes.
Over at Sewaholic it's How to Hem a dress evenly, using your dress. What Katie Sews talks about How did you start sewing? and Fiona at Diary of a chain stitcher makes a printed silk maxi skirt and Bamboo jersey bodysuit. Lauren at Guthrie and Ghani makes a Colette Mabel skirt as part of her Pattern Club Review series.
Books
New releases
Sewing for Fashion Designers by Anette Fischer (see the giveaway above from Lladybird).
Shops and businesses
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posts about Fabric calculations for sewing curtains or blinds, an Infinity scarf tutorial, bunting project, the first in a three part series on free motion quilting plus it's your last chance to enter The Sewing Directory's five year anniversary with a competition to win a sewing machine and fabric.
Alice at Backstitch posts the next in the series of 'From Where I Sew' by Named Clothing.
Annie at The Village Haberdashery posts the #tvhhaul March giveaway, Kona matching with Moody Blues fabrics, Star block of the month #starbotm and they are now stocking New Stitch & Story yarns, jersey collection by Deer & Doe, Modern baby set by Green Bee patterns and Art Gallery knit solids.
Fabric Godmother has created an Ikat inspiration Pinterest board to give you some ideas of how to use her Ikat fabrics and makes a Sewaholic Hollyburn skirt, plus now stocking floral stretch cotton sateens and Oliver + S patterns.
Events
It's time to sign up to Me-Made-May'15 #mmmay'15.
Exciting 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!
The Creative Craft Show is later this month in both Belfast (16-18th April) and Shepton Mallet, Somerset (23rd - 26th April).
British Quilt & Stitch Village opens later this month 24th - 26th April at Uttoxeter Racecourse in Staffordshire.
A month left to see Thea Porter 70s Bohemian chic at the Fashion and Textile Museum (running until 3rd May).
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.
Patterns
Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher has done another fabulous round up of the latest pattern releases in March.
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?
Elena at Randomly happy makes a denim Inari Tee Dress. 'So, Zo ...' sews a stripy Mabel skirt and it's time to sign up to Me-Made-May'15 #mmmay'15.
The girls at By Hand London show you how to make fabric covered folders. Tilly and the buttons posts a tutorial on making a Tiny Bows Sweater.
At Coletterie it's the floral issue of Seamworks. Charlotte at An English Girl At Home posts the next instalment in A Naturally Dyed Wardrobe. Roisin at Dolly Clackett makes a dress using an Anna bodice and charlotte skirt plus a BHL Kim dress.
At Closet Case files it's pyjama party winners, What's Doing Vol. 38, an April fools and Understanding the Fabric Industry. Did you make that? makes a batwing dress.
At Jennifer Lauren Vintage the Felicity Dress Sew Along continues with SBA, reducing neckline gathers and FBAs and pivoting darts. Rachel at House of Pinheiro shares a handmade bunny project, Simplicity Cynthia Rowley 2472 and True Bias Sutton blouse.
Marie at A Stitching Odyssey makes a Francoise dress plus March #vintagepledge round up and giveaway winner. At SewCaroline there is an offer on the sugar pop top plus weekend update and ultimate DIY bundle flash sale.
At Handmade Jane it's a Spring Liberty Giveaway and Crafty Makes. At my home Sew Over It, Lisa posts about the Grace Dress, there is a new kit - the limited edition Indian Ribbon Purse plus March winner of #SOIshowoff and 10 Crafty projects for the Easter weekend.
The Scruffy Badger makes a Chambray pintucked shirt. What Katie Sews makes a Alder Shirt dress. Lucky Lucille posts about Quilting cottons plus desktop background and sewing playlist. At Sewaholic the Davie dress sew-along continues with sewing the neckline.
Patterns
Books
Releases
Sweetly Stitched Handmades by Amy Sinibaldi
Sewing for your girls by Yoshio Tsukiori
Jobs
Shops and businesses
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posted an Introduction to English Paper Piecing, tips on collecting and using vintage fabrics, how to use a bias binding maker, arrow smocking tutorial plus a reversible drawstring bag.
Alice at Backstitch gives you a round up on what's happened in March.
Annie at The Village Haberdashery now stocks Small World by Rae Hoekstra and Let's Have a Party by Avril Loreti plus get to know Lisa Comfort and Sew Over It patterns and a big Easter weekend sale with 20% off everything until Monday using code EASTER2015.
Fabric Godmother has new Scuba fabrics, pop floral cottons and birch organic cotton jersey.
At Sew Over It, there is 20% off PDF and paper sewing patterns until Monday with code: EASTERYAY.
Lauren and Guthrie and Ghani reviews the BHL Kim Dress and makes a Named Patterns Lourdes cropped jacket.
Events
The Creative Craft Show is later this month in both Belfast (16-18th April) and Shepton Mallet, Somerset (23rd - 26th April).
#Paperfest2015, a day event for designers, printers and makers, have announced the Key Note speaker will be Cath Kidston! Tickets are now available with the event being held on Friday 24th July in London.
Film Dior and I, continues nationwide.
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.
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
