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
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 Choosing your size and fitting the Bettine Dress, fabric ideas for Fifi, versions of Bettine and is seeking an intern. What Katie Sews makes three pairs of culottes and a Colette Aster blouse. Fiona at Diary of a Chain Stitcher posts thoughts on sleeve head and shoulder pads. At the Coletterie it's creating a block print Lily + 5 tips & trick plus Wardrobe Architect: 5 steps to plan your fall sewing. Handmade Jane makes a Herrick quilt and men's shirt cushion tutorial. By Hand London posts the International Anna dress party round-up.
Marie at A Stitching Odyssey posts Fabric Friday #9 and makes a Tilly and the Buttons Fifi set. Rachel at House of Pinheiro copies a pair of Uniqlo trousers and makes a baby beach outfit. Heather at Closet Case Files posts a Sallie Jumpsuit romper pattern hack, tutorial on how to do this and how to sew knit binding on a V or metered neckline. Randomly Happy makes casual slouchy trousers.
Charlotte at English Girl at Home posts swatching and shopping in Berlin. Lladybird makes McCall's 7119 dress and hand-dyed blue silk Vogue 1395. Lucky Lucille makes a tiny pocketless tank. Dixie DIY makes a full regency era costume.
Zoe at 'So, Zo ...' investigates sewing machine feet. Jen at Grainline Studios posts about organising your PDF patterns and instructions plus interviews Bella from Bellbird about her Alder dress. At SewCaroline it's Happy Home blog hop update #3 and #4 plus Caroline makes a maternity Union St. tee. Sewaholic posts old plaid shirt quilt project, makes a Deer & Doe Bleuet dress and tips for taking project photos. Did You Make That? posts Sewing turns me into a Vampire and in praise of split bust darts.
Shops and businesses
At Guthrie and Ghani Lauren posts the next instalment in the Summer Dress season - the breezy maxi dress.
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posts how to make a Hairbrush travel case, a guide on diamond English paper piecing techniques plus a range of dressmaking projects and win tickets to the WI centennial fair.
Annie at The Village Haberdashery announces the new Village Stash Society rewards programme. To earn points you can refer friends and get bonus points on your birthday too. Now in stock: Nani Iro fabrics and Cotton + Steel spring collections, plus watch their first video on this new collection! Also Kona matching with Morning Song by Elizabeth Olwen.
Josie at Fabric Godmother asks What kind of floral are you? and now stocks the two new Sewaholic dress patterns, the Nicola and Harwood dresses.
Books
Full-figure fashion: 24 plus-size patterns for every day by Burdastyle Magazine, 31st July.
Modern DIY upholstery by Vicky Grubb, 31st July.
Stylish Party Dresses by Yoshiko Tsukiori, 1st August.
Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: the ultimate dressmaking guide by Tanya Whelan, 7th August.
Events
Summer Dress party, Guthrie & Ghani, Moseley, 25th July.
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.
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.
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 releases two new patterns, the Bettine dress and Fifi camisole and shorts set, announces a sewing Instaspam party and posts fabric ideas for sewing Bettine. What Katie Sews makes a Vogue 1395 dress and a second in Nani Iro. The Coletterie discusses making and breaking the status quo. Handmade Jane posts a summertime Granville. By Hand London shares how to gather fabric: the express technique.
Marie at A Stitching Odyssey shares 10% WeaverDee.com discount code, 1960s #VintagePledge inspiration and Fabric Friday #8: Wayne Hemingway prints for sale. Rachel at House of Pinheiro posts a review by Shaftesbury Knit & Natter of Very British Baby Knits by Susan Campbell, makes a Named Clothing Inari Tee Dress and discusses finding a new voice. Heather at Closet Case Files posts What's Doing vol. 52, Camp Workroom social classes and Choosing the best ecommerce platform as part of the Make Boss series. Randomly Happy announces the great Instagram stash swap.
Charlotte at English Girl at Home makes an Onyx Shirt and posts #SewBrum meet update. Ginger Makes makes a Xerea dress by Pauline Alice. Lladybird posts The Outfit along: finishing, another amusing review of new Vogue patterns for Autumn 2015 and makes a Hollyburn skirt. Lucky Lucille makes Simplicity 1371 shorts. Dixie DIY makes a Scout Tee. Amy at Almond Rock makes a Simplicity 2444 with gathered skirt.
Zoe at 'So, Zo ...' makes an organic cotton Paris jersey dress and posts about Refashion Friday.
Jen at Grainline Studios posts Blog goals: posting finished projects and makes whitewashed cabled socks. At SewCaroline it's Happy Home fabric collection blog hop, plus updates 1 and 2. Sewaholic releases Harwood and Nicola patterns in French, Spanish and Dutch and posts planning creative time for small businesses and taking finished project photos. Did You Make That? suggests how to sew in chunks of time and makes a fifth pair of Sew Over It trousers. The Little Tailoress makes a Tilda bunny.
Shops and businesses
At Sew Over It Lisa makes the 1950's Box Pleat skirt and bodice block top from her new book Sew Over It Vintage.
At Guthrie and Ghani Lauren posts the next instalment in the Summer Dress Season - the super comfy dress (Davie Dress). Discount on the pattern and recommended fabrics.
At The Sewing Directory, Fiona posts how to sew a fascinator with Atelier Millinery and guides on Wadding and sewing machine stitches. This week I also put together a Sewing City Guide to Edinburgh, available to download for free from the Sewing Directory.
Annie at The Village Haberdashery now stocks lakeside pyjamas and maritime shorts by Grainline, Water Land by Jessica Nielsen, and Morning Song by Elizabeth Olwen plus posts your makes, kona matching Rain Walk by Anna Graham and a new tropical shop window.
Josie at Fabric Godmother is having a summer fabric sale and discusses sewalongs plus now stocks seventies fabrics and Tilly and the Buttons Bettine and Fifi patterns.
Books
Full-figure fashion: 24 plus-size patterns for every day by Burdastyle Magazine, 31st July.
Modern DIY upholstery by Vicky Grubb, 31st July.
Stylish Party Dresses by Yoshiko Tsukiori, 1st August.
Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: the ultimate dressmaking guide by Tanya Whelan, 7th August.
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
Bettine Dress - Tilly and the Buttons
Fifi Cami and shorts set - Tilly and the Buttons
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 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
