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 tips for cutting and sewing slippery fabric. Fiona at Diary of a Chainstitcher has a giveaway from new online fabric store Fabrics For Sale. The Coletterie announces the Aster sew-along. Handmade Jane posts Vintage Pattern Pledge rethink.
Rachel at House of Pinheiro makes a Closet Case files Sallie jumpsuit. Heather at Closet Case Files reviews Serger Juki MO654DE and makes a Named Inari tee dress.
Ginger Makes makes a Tilly and the Buttons Francoise dress, Closet Case Files Carolyn Pajamas and three Christine Haynes Marianne dresses. Lladybird posts the latest in the Outfit Along series and knit tank dress.
Zoe at 'So, Zo ...' posts your Dolores makes.
Jen at Grainline Studios posts pattern inspiration on Pinterest and interviews What Katie Sews about the Morris blazer she made. SewCaroline makes a McCalls 6359 maternity knit tank, Coachella shorts and free knit headband pattern + tutorial. Sewaholic releases two new patterns (see below). Did You Make That? discusses the Loneliness of the long distance sewing machine and Can social media help you choose a needle?
Shops and businesses
Sew Over It announces the winner of the Vintage Shirt dress Overlocker competition and shows off your makes.
At Guthrie and Ghani Lauren posts the Simple Classic Dress as part of Summer dress season and watch live sewing tips on Periscope!
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posts how to make Bunting and customising/upcycling project suggestions.
Annie at The Village Haberdashery now stocks neon solids by Riley Blake plus shares your makes, kona matching Pearl Bracelets by Lizzy House, quilt block for July is the friendship star and her sewing wish list.
Josie at Fabric Godmother posts spotty fabric inspiration, releases a free Bridget Bardot pattern with fabric suggestions and announces an open day (see below).
Alice at Backstitch posts a month in snapshot for June.
Jobs
Graphic Designer at Colette.
Books
Sweetly stitched Handmades - Amy Sinibaldi, 15th July.
Full-figure fashion: 24 plus-size patterns for every day - Burdastyle Magazine, 31st July.
Modern DIY upholstery - Vicky Grubb, 31st July.
Events
Fabric Godmother open day, Brighton, 15th August.
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
Harwood dress - Sewaholic
Nicola dress - Sewaholic
Bardot top - Fabric Godmother
Angelia Shorts - Itch to Stitch
Kathryn top/dress - Itch to Stitch
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
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?
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
